Introduction to Fire Artistry and Safety (January 2025)

Name: Introduction to Fire Artistry and Safety (January 2025)
Start: 2025-01-05T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-05T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

Schedule

Sun Jan 05 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Orange Show Center for Visionary Art | Houston, TX

Workshop Description:
Introduction to Fire Artistry and Safety is a small group workshop, which shares the history of fire manipulation in performance, foundations of fire safety, an introduction to fire props, dancing, and manipulation, and an opportunity to burn 2-3 fire props of your choice. Whether you want to learn the basics of playing consciously with fire or are ready to release your inner pyro, this experience is for YOU!
Instructor Information:
Introduction to Fire Artistry and Safety is led by professional movement artist and educator, Y. E. Torres (ms. YET). Torres is a Fire Bellydancer, a Flame Effects Operator, licensed by the state of Texas, a Principal on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Special Effects (SPE-AAA) Committee, and the Public Programs and CAMHLAB Manager of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
Cost: $150
18 & up only
No experience necessary. Fee includes all materials.