Fire Dance Pre-Performance & Safety how-to with Jodi Waseca
** Instant Video: your video access is instant and lifetime - no subscriptions, no expiration. The video access link will be sent to you by email. Please keep the link - as long as you have it, you can view the video any time, anywhere in the world, on any device.
Respect the Flame. Honor the Art.
Fire Dance Pre-Performance & Safety is not just a tutorial—it’s a solemn, essential covenant between performer, flame, and audience, guided by Jodi Waseca, seasoned fire artist and committed safety advocate. This program is your first and most crucial step into the world of fire performance—where beauty and risk walk hand in hand, and preparation is the true foundation of magic.
Before you ever spin a torch or raise a flame to your lips, you must understand:
Fire doesn’t perform for you. You perform in service to it.
Jodi arms you with the knowledge, protocols, and mindset to do so with precision, humility, and deep respect.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Fuel Wisdom
• How to choose the right fuel for indoor vs. outdoor performances
• Why not all flames are equal—and how color, texture, and burn time inform your choreography
✅ Build Your First Torch—Safely
• Step-by-step assembly of a static fire torch from scratch
• Approved wick types, metal hardware, and secure construction techniques
• How this foundational tool becomes the blueprint for fire fingers, poi, and more
✅ The Fire Performer’s Ritual
• Setting up a safe, organized fueling station
• Proper lighting procedures, burn-time estimation, and extinguishing methods
• Tool inspection and maintenance—because safety lives in the details
✅ The Power of the Safety Assistant
A rare and vital section on partnering with a fire safety spotter:
• Their responsibilities and positioning
• Essential gear: fire blankets, extinguishers, damp towels
• Non-verbal cues and communication during performance
✅ Performance Environment & Ethics
• Safe weather conditions, ceiling heights, and venue requirements
• How to assess risk before you ever strike a match
✅ Inspiration Through Mastery
The program closes with Jodi’s captivating fire fingers performance—a testament to what’s possible when artistry is built on unwavering safety.
Perfect For:
- Belly dancers, burlesque artists, or aerialists adding fire to their acts
- Beginners taking their first responsible steps into fire arts
- Festival performers needing certifiable safety knowledge
- Anyone who believes true spectacle begins with stewardship
Because in fire performance, the most breathtaking moment isn’t the flame—it’s the silence of trust between you, your team, and the fire you hold.
Why learn from World Dance New York?
For over 25 years, we’ve championed women’s solo expression as a path to embodied joy, creative sovereignty, and everyday magic—always rooted in respect, integrity, and safety. Our programs are created by master artists who treat performance not as spectacle, but as sacred dialogue. Lifetime access. Zero shortcuts. All soul.
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Fire Dance Pre-Performance & Safety how-to with Jodi Waseca
** Instant Video: your video access is instant and lifetime - no subscriptions, no expiration. The video access link will be sent to you by email. Please keep the link - as long as you have it, you can view the video any time, anywhere in the world, on any device.
Respect the Flame. Honor the Art.
Fire Dance Pre-Performance & Safety is not just a tutorial—it’s a solemn, essential covenant between performer, flame, and audience, guided by Jodi Waseca, seasoned fire artist and committed safety advocate. This program is your first and most crucial step into the world of fire performance—where beauty and risk walk hand in hand, and preparation is the true foundation of magic.
Before you ever spin a torch or raise a flame to your lips, you must understand:
Fire doesn’t perform for you. You perform in service to it.
Jodi arms you with the knowledge, protocols, and mindset to do so with precision, humility, and deep respect.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Fuel Wisdom
• How to choose the right fuel for indoor vs. outdoor performances
• Why not all flames are equal—and how color, texture, and burn time inform your choreography
✅ Build Your First Torch—Safely
• Step-by-step assembly of a static fire torch from scratch
• Approved wick types, metal hardware, and secure construction techniques
• How this foundational tool becomes the blueprint for fire fingers, poi, and more
✅ The Fire Performer’s Ritual
• Setting up a safe, organized fueling station
• Proper lighting procedures, burn-time estimation, and extinguishing methods
• Tool inspection and maintenance—because safety lives in the details
✅ The Power of the Safety Assistant
A rare and vital section on partnering with a fire safety spotter:
• Their responsibilities and positioning
• Essential gear: fire blankets, extinguishers, damp towels
• Non-verbal cues and communication during performance
✅ Performance Environment & Ethics
• Safe weather conditions, ceiling heights, and venue requirements
• How to assess risk before you ever strike a match
✅ Inspiration Through Mastery
The program closes with Jodi’s captivating fire fingers performance—a testament to what’s possible when artistry is built on unwavering safety.
Perfect For:
- Belly dancers, burlesque artists, or aerialists adding fire to their acts
- Beginners taking their first responsible steps into fire arts
- Festival performers needing certifiable safety knowledge
- Anyone who believes true spectacle begins with stewardship
Because in fire performance, the most breathtaking moment isn’t the flame—it’s the silence of trust between you, your team, and the fire you hold.
Why learn from World Dance New York?
For over 25 years, we’ve championed women’s solo expression as a path to embodied joy, creative sovereignty, and everyday magic—always rooted in respect, integrity, and safety. Our programs are created by master artists who treat performance not as spectacle, but as sacred dialogue. Lifetime access. Zero shortcuts. All soul.