What is the Hawaii Fire Dance called?

Siva afi, or fire knife dancing is a tradition rooted in Samoan culture that incorporates the Samoan weapon nifo oti, or war knife. Our tribal performers twirl the weapon and showcase other acrobatic tricks that will have you on the edge of your seat as they literally set the stage on fire!

What is a fire dancer called?

Fire jugglers may combine juggling, fire and comedy into a live performance. This may include lighting parts of their body on fire. Flow artists (see Object manipulation) who specialise in fire props may utilise equipment such as Fire staff, Hula hoop and Devil sticks.

Where is the fire dance from?

Most of what we know about fire dancing comes from Tahiti and Samoa. Records show ancient Polynesian fire dancers from mountain villages using war clubs in their performances to demonstrate their abilities in battle. Today, the art form still exists at ceremonies and community events.

What do fire dances use?

Fire poi is a common fire performance apparatus that is used in poi performance. Poi involves swinging a poi. Dancers usually use poi with contrasting and bright colors to improve aesthetics as well as give emphasis to patterns. Other poi performance tools also include tails to bring out visual effects while dancing.

Who invented fire dance?

The ancient art of fire dancing began hundreds of years ago by the people of Polynesia. In an area spanning over 4,000 square miles with hundreds of islands, it’s hard to pin-point exactly where in Polynesia fire dancing began.

How do Hawaiian fire dancers not get burned?

The wicks made from kevlar are soaked in fuel either alcohol or paraffin and set on fire to bring out a dynamic effect when spun. Most of the available fire poi are lightweight, have a twisted link and come with heat-resistant stainless steel connectors to protect performers against burns.