Fire Groove Newsletter ~ Winter 2009

The Buzz

In October eight of the Fire All-Stars traveled to Austin, TX to put on a very special show at a great festival called Art Outside. Check out the videos below to see a condensed and funny version of the trip. Part I is leading up to the performance and Part II covers the show... we hope you enjoy!
The Early Show (CBS)		Good Day LA (FOX)

Specialty Workshops
MAKE-UP MADE EASY w/ KAMALA DEC 10th 8:30 - 10:00PM Want to learn how to make the perfect sexy smokey eyes? Want to know how to get that beautiful sleek cat eye with a nice smooth line? How about subtle glamorous glitter instead of looking like you just got caught in a glitter storm? I want to help you look fabulous everyday and feel confident when putting on your makeup instead of frustrated. I want to help you get rid of the makeup that is not working for you and figure out what will make you shine! When you leave this workshop you will know how to take your makeup from sexy daytime to sizzling performance with ease! How to build color and make your eyes, lips, and face look more beautiful then ever. Join me and I will share my 15+ years of makeup knowledge with you and we will turn getting ready into a time of relaxation and yummy fun! You are beautiful, let it shine! WHAT TO BRING: - All of the makeup you are currently using - Anything you bought in the last 6 months that you aren’t sure how to use or if it works for you - Notepad and pencil - Standing makeup mirror if you have one - Your makeup brushes PRICE: $30 RSVP: reserve@firegroove.com or call 323.793.2812 _________________________________________________________________________________

FIRE FANS WORKSHOP DEC 14th 8:30 - 10:00 PM Fans are one of the most graceful forms of fire dancing. They allow the freedom to incorporate many different styles of dance and creative expression into a performance. They are absolutely mesmerizing to watch and so much fun to perform with. In PART I of this workshop we will explore movement and flow with fans, accenting the body, arm and leg movement, butterfly moves, weave moves and fan spinning. PART II covers everything you need to know about how to light up safely including: fuels, extinguishing, dipping, how to be a fire safety, what to wear, etc. PART III you will actually get to light your fans up for the first time in a very safe setting. PART I ~ 12/14 - 8:30 - 10pm Dance, movement and spinning w/ your fans! PART II ~ 12/15 - 8:30 - 10pm Fire Safety Workshop PART III ~ 12/16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm Lighting Up Ceremony (Dockweiler Beach) PRICE: $30 for PART I $50 for PART I & II $60 for PART I, II & III $105 - $125 - Set of Fire Fans RSVP: reserve@firegroove.com or call 323.793.2812 _________________________________________________________________________________

FIRE HOOPING WORKSHOP DEC 15th 7:00 - 8:30 PM Prerequisite: Hoop Groove Basics or Int Hooping Level This is a 3 part workshop that includes one in-studio session, a fire safety class, and ends with a special lighting-up ceremony. This workshop will teach you everything you need to know about hooping with fire. The in-studio session will begin by reviewing the material taught in Hoop Groove Basics but with an actual fire hoop. We will focus on which moves are safe to perform with fire and which moves are not safe. You will also learn some of the best ways to begin and end your performance. The fire safety class will cover fuels, what to wear, lighting up and extinguishing, performing, permitting, and much more. The 3-part series ends with a Lighting-Up Ceremony. PART I ~ 12/15 - 7:00 - 8:30pm Learning to Hoop w/ your Fire Hoop PART II ~ 12/15 - 8:30 - 10:00pm Fire Safety Workshop PART III ~ 12/16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm Lighting Up Ceremony (Dockweiler Beach) PRICE: $30 for PART I $50 for PART I & II $60 for PART I, II & III $170 - Fire Hoop RSVP: reserve@firegroove.com or call 323.793.2812

Unique Gift Ideas

Hoops	Fire Poi	Glow Poi

Groove Bucks	Fire Staff	Flags

Instructional DVDs	Double Staves	Practice Poi & Socks

Holiday Market

Are you looking for that perfect, unique, handmade gift? Don't bother with the mall, instead support your local artist community and come check out the Holiday Market! You'll find everything from pottery, photography, jewelry, hats, scarves, leather hip bags and holsters, dancing wings for kids and adults, fire dancing equipment, clothing and lots more! You'll also find tasty treats such as chai, cookies and exotic elixirs. Enjoy all of this while you are entertained by bellydancers, musicians, comedians and more. Now you can't get that at the mall!

ARE YOU AN ARTIST OR ENTERTAINER?
We are still looking for vendors and entertainment to get involved. For details e-mail us!

Spin Jam @ The Groove Spot

Pulling together yogis, fire dancers, healers, artists and more, Daniel Overberger and Fire Groove offer a weekly dose of community gathering in a 3-hour Wednesday evening event. Daniel begins each Wednesday with his all-levels, ashtanga-based Black Market Yoga. The class begins at 7:00pm and is taught on a donation basis (suggested donation $5 or more). At 8:00pm, tea is served and Fire Groove's Spin Jam begins. All are invited to try hooping or watch others hoop, spin poi and staff dance to a weekly DJ. A variety of special guests round out each event, including reiki practitioners, massage therapists, tarot readers and more. It all happens in a 5,000-square foot loft space in Hollywood, also on a donation basis ($5 or more). Daniel of Black Market Yoga and Fire Groove's Kamala Mathis and Hannah Mooney are all part of the core teaching staff at the community-based Runyon Canyon Yoga. Now in its 10th year, Runyon Canyon Yoga offers classes every day of the year (averaging nearly 100 people per class in the warmer months) for whatever donation students wish to leave.

The weekly Black Market Yoga/Fire Groove Spin Jams are held every Wednesday from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at: The Groove Spot, 1110 N. Beachwood Drive, 3rd floor, Hollywood, CA.
Visit leavingstressbehind.com or firegroove.com for updates.

Photo of Brian Frank

The All-Stars Invade Texas

In October eight of the Fire All-Stars traveled to Austin, TX to put on a very special show at a great festival called Art Outside. Check out the videos below to see a condensed and funny version of the trip. Part I is leading up to the performance and Part II covers the show... we hope you enjoy!
PART I		PART II
Check out the original DVD: Fire All-Stars Vol. 1 here! To book the Fire All-Stars Show e-mail us!

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