How do you learn to fire dance?

Question

I saw a demonstration last night and it was beautiful. I suspect I couldn't register for a class down at the local Y or community college. So do you apprentice with a practiced fire dancer or do you just start of with a couple of torches and hope you don't set your own hair on fire? Not looking for a career change - just think it would be cool to learn.

Answer 1

Very quickly if you want to do it again.

Seriously, though, you need to find a place where the rite is commonly practised, travel there, and have the local fire-dancers instruct you.

If you are in or near to Los Angeles, you could look up the Temple of Poi.  They have classes open to the public.

You will find some hints at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajoeHWmPklU

QUILL - do you smell burning?

Answer 2

Go to Hawaii and take a class. :)

Answer 3

I would check for local entertainment companies - like the ones that you book for parties. They usually have performers that you can ask for lessons.