fire spinner

Burning baton artist

A fire spinner is a performer who manipulates flaming props—poi, staffs, hoops, or fans—in rhythmic patterns, typically at festivals, raves, or street performances.

The practice combines dance, circus arts, and flow arts.

Fire spinners often work with fire-safety gear nearby and fuel their wicks with lamp oil or white gas.

Related
  • poiMashed taro root
  • flamesVisible burning combustion
  • performerOne who entertains audiences
  • twirlingRapid circular motion
  • circusTraveling entertainment with performers

flow · dancer · heat · kevlar · safety gear · fuel · glow · night · festival · acrobat · wicks · chains · hoops · staff · hula hoop · busker · mesmerizing · choreography

Categories
Opposites
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Indoor professional employee

accountant · desk clerk · paper pusher

Family

fire, spinner, fires, fired, firing, fiery, fireman, fireplace, firework

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G