Non-Rigid Tools
Poi:
Poi are the most commonly used tool in the art of firedancing; Poi come in many different styles; usually using some form of kevlar wicking attached to a length of chain.
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Comets:
Comets are a variant of poi fabricated from a length of kevlar rope wick tied in a monkeyfist knot, attached to a set of handles.
This allows the flame to span nearly the entire length of what is normally the chain.
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Blades:
Blades are a derivative of comets, employing larger diameter rope wick, without the monkeyfist knot at the end. They create the most impressive and continuous flame of any poi based tool.
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Rigid Tools
Fire Staff:
Commonly made of a 3-5 foot shaft of metal or wood, with wick attached to the ends. The grace and beauty of staff technique is rooted in numerous martial art styles.
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Double Fire Staff:
A sufficently skilled performer can do amazing things spinning 2 staves at once. Shorter versions of these are referred to as 'batons'
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Fire Hoop:
Take a hula hoop, and attach between 6-8 wick extensions at equal points around the hoop. Always a favorite at events.
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Fire Swords:
Combining martial arts, dance, and combustion, these create great swaths of flame that trail across the stage in an epic fashion.
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Dramatic Tools
Wings:
Part bird, part butterfly, and 2 parts smoking hot! Wings leave brilliant streaks of fire etched in the memories of audiences.
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Fire Fans:
Inspired by japanese fan dances; these produce an amazing quantity of fire and always leave audiences amazed..
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Fire Fingers:
Fire Fingers lend themselves well towards crafting performances that are more evocative than most other tools. They allow expression of emotion in ways that larger tools cannot.
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Caterpillars:
A tool of our own design; Caterpillars are placed along the arms to incorporate fire with previously incompatable styles of dance.
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Hand Lanterns:
These small Palm-contained tools are typically used for opening pieces; slower melodic music, or pieces that portray a ceremony or reverence.
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Fire Eating Torches:
These are used for events that have elected to have fire eating as part of their performance.
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Static Fire Art Installations
The Fire Tornado:
This incredible piece of static fire art was invented by Michael. If you'd like to see the tornado at your performance, Please let us know. We'll happily discuss availability, pricing, and safety requirements
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