fire.
I’ve been initiated by fire. Here is how I spent Thursday evening:
This is something I’ve been wanting to for at least a decade. Interesting, I have never really practiced, here and there, half-assed with practice poi. But the opportunity arose, and my teacher was hesitant (one should really practice intensely before lighting up) but we were in a I don’t give a shit sort of mind which is perfect when you dance with fire.
Sexy. Powerful. Fierce. A fire troop of magnificant women are taking over the world. Wanna join?
My muse has returned.
(the youtube screen of our video doesn’t seem to be showing up. click here if it you can’t see it either._
Beautiful! Amazing! I love it! Reminds me of some photos I took at a street fair some years ago.
When I was a young girl my parents signed me up for dance lessons at a local studio. The owner/teacher was Hawaiian, and so, in addition to tap and jazz, we learned Hula, Tahitian, and, believe it or not, Poi (except we weren’t using fire, of course!). We wore black, red and white beaded costumes and had balls on braided ropes (if memory serves me — I was quite young). I remember working hard to master the move where you spin one ball in each hand, moving your hands closer and closer and finally transferring both ropes to one hand, continuing to spin both balls in opposite directions. Very cool.
Comment by gearhead mama — June 28, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
so glad to see that she has returned to you!
I’ve never seen a dance like that-I’m intrigued, inspired, and jealous…
Comment by e.darcy — June 28, 2008 @ 11:39 pm
Fuck yeah!
Beautiful and inspiring. I have always wanted to dance with fire too. Your dance is magnificent.
Comment by Heather — June 29, 2008 @ 3:13 am
oooooh, jealous! and in awe, that was amazing. i must do it one day, it looks intoxicating.
Comment by amber — June 29, 2008 @ 5:50 am
Awesome! Beautiful! You brave mama, you…
you look like a beautiful, glowing butterfly…
Comment by Chelsea — June 30, 2008 @ 2:20 am
end note: the first woman spinning is my friend e, the second one is my friend AD and I am the third person…
i CANNOT take credit for especially e’s amazing talent. most people know i’m not a 6 foot tall person, but just in case…
Comment by misplacedmama — June 30, 2008 @ 2:47 am
o,
leagues more interesting then a potluck! I’m in. lucky i cut all that hair off.
Comment by crystine — June 30, 2008 @ 5:37 am
That really is intoxicating. I would love to try it.
What is the music on your video? It’s excellent.
Comment by Claire — July 2, 2008 @ 6:52 pm