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Hello friends,
I am honored say that, with the blessing of my predecessors, I will be graced with the role of Shin for the Northwest Fire Conclave group for Burning Man 2009.
Below are the requirements sent by Crimson for inclusion in the Conclave for 2009. Read through it and decide if you are interested in joining us in the Great Circle.
The first order of business is to communicate with her our intent to be involved this year. This is due by March 1st.
***If you are interested in being a part of the NW Conclave this year, please e-mail me by THIS FRIDAY - FEB. 27th!!!***
I need to know by this time if it looks like we enough interest and coverage for all positions.
(This is NOT the cutoff date for joining this year so don't fret if you're seeing this late.)
Please include the following information:
NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
LOCATION IN THE WORLD:
POSITION (Performer, Fire Watch, Helmsman, Musician):
TOOL(s):
ARE YOU ALREADY ON THE NW CONCLAVE MAILING LIST?
Some things you should know:
Participation in the Conclave is a privilege and an honor. Everyone is required to adhere to the policies and requirements set by Crimson and the Org. This includes meeting certain time commitments On Playa and agreeing to be sober while performing. You will be required to attend all meetings and rehearsals. Emergency exceptions will be made if needed – you’ll need to contact me . There will be a cap to the number of rehearsals you can miss and still be involved – this will get tighter as we are closer to the event.
In exchange for the invitation into the great circle, we are asked to make a choreographed presentation of our art – this requires hard work and dedication from EVERYONE involved. For me, showing up to rehearsals and working hard together to create and put on a kick ass performance is one of the most gratifying things in life. If that sounds like fun to you, we’d love to have you join us.
If you know anyone that might be interested and did not get this e-mail, feel free to forward it to them or have them contact me directly.
Once I have an idea of how much interest there is, I will communicate to Crimson and schedule a time for us all to meet and go over things in more detail. Contact me directly if you have any pressing questions that did not get answered here.
I look forward to creating this gift with you!
~Willow~
"I don't play with fire... fire plays with me."
- My version of a quote from Tori Amos
speaking about her piano.
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:45:05 -0800
Subject: [fire-conclave-announce] CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A GROUP WITHIN THE FIRE CONCLAVE 2009
CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A GROUP WITHIN THE FIRE CONCLAVE 2009
Even if you have applied for Fire Conclave in the past, been accepted and danced at the foot of the Man. Please read the information as a review of what is needed for this year. Each year the criteria is fine tuned and I am attempting to clarify the information that is communicated . . .
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
TOPICS FOR THIS COMMUNICATION
• CHOREOGRAPHY
• POSITIONS WITHIN EACH FIRE GROUP
STEP ONE ~ COMMUNICATE INTENT - TELL ME
STEP TWO ~ CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
STEP THREE ~ SUBMIT MEDIA - SHOW ME
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CHOREOGRAPHY
• Create Choreography – The art of composing dances, the movement and patterns of a dance composition means there is thought to the dance.
The direction for the Fire Conclave is choreographed dances, the opposite to simple fire jam/chaos. There is nothing wrong with free form fire jams and each group will get a chance at a bit of chaos. But to step within the boundary of the Great Circle, there needs to be more. A diverse range of styles and techniques, choreograph with intention makes the best contribution to the Fire Conclave. “Fire Dance” does NOT mean only one kind of dance or only a small number of tools. Fire Dance is as diverse and wide ranging as the imagination of the dancer that lights up. It is human nature to evolve and the drive to move fire dance to the next evolutionary leap is no exception. Because of the diverse level of the membership of the Fire Conclave, some of you are already familiar with creating choreographed dances. While others are not use to thinking in this direction, it become a stretch (in a good way) of your creative mind.
The dance can include any fire tool and is open to broad interpretation in an effort to encourage diversity and creativity from fire artists in the community. Choreography does not necessarily mean a synchronized dance, but it could. The dance submission does not have to coincide with the years theme, but it could.
POSITIONS WITHIN EACH FIRE GROUP
In each fire group there are positions that are MANDATORY and others that are OPTIONAL within Fire Conclave.
MANDATORY
• Shin
• Performers
• Fire Watch
• Helmsman
OPTIONAL
• Shin Assist
• Musicians/ Drummers
MANDATORY
••• SHIN
For every group, there is one person that is the leader and contact with that group, called a SHIN (In Hebrew means Mother Fire). They manage and organize a fire group, set rehearsals, make note of who shows up and who is accountable. The Shin runs their group the way it works for them within their region of the country. Each group displays its own energy, style and level of commitment. Creating its unique, unwritten code of ethics and varied style of expression of fire. To hold this position, a person must demonstrate the following skills:
COMMUNICATION
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Disseminate information to members of the group.
• Use email effectively.
MANAGE & ORGANIZE
• Have the ability to rally a group of free-spirited individuals.
• Be patient and lead with a firm but flexible hand.
• Willing to vouch and be responsible for the actions of all members of the group.
• Have an understanding of fire safety protocols.
HONOR PROCEDURES
• Adhere to all deadlines related to paperwork, communications, etc.
• Submit the group roster, choreograph, audition media and other necessary information to gain membership to the Fire Conclave.
• Understand the importance of the limited and necessary rules each Fire Conclave member must adhere to and honor sobriety while performing.
UNDERSTANDING
• Recognize the acceptance into the Fire Conclave and dancing at the foot of the Man is an honor to receive and a gift to be given.
••• PERFORMERS
• There must be a minimum of 15 performers within each group.
• Anyone that dances, moves etc with a fire tool.
• Creates to the best of their ability and beyond, giving 100%.
• Performers are part of a group that works directly with their Shin.
• Performers are required to honor sobriety while playing with fire.
••• FIRE WATCH - SAFETY PERSONNEL
• Each group will have a ratio of one Fire Watch to every 5 performers.
• This position goes by many names, but simply they watch the fire, making sure that the fire stays on a tool, or where it should be. If performers accidentally light them selves on fire, Fire Watch are there ready to put it out quickly with a wet towel or fire retardant material.
• Safety Personnel are clear, capable and competent.
• Safety Personnel are required to honor sobriety while being a Fire Watch.
••• HELMSMEN
• Radio communications in the Great Circle before, during and after the fire performance is crucial. They are equivalent to a stage manager receive cues when to start and stop the performance.
• Helmsmen must have a critical eye to observe everything that happens with, around and outside of the performers area.
• Helmsmen are required to honor sobriety while performing their duties at the Burn.
OPTIONAL
• SHIN ASSIST
• Because of the crazy nature of life in general the Shin may want to name a person that will assist them with activities, support and carry part of the load.
• MUSICIAN/DRUMMERS
• Any kind of music that will help you be creative with the dance.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A GROUP WITHIN THE FIRE CONCLAVE
STEP ONE ~ COMMUNICATE INTENT - TELL ME
STEP TWO ~ CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
STEP THREE ~ SUBMIT MEDIA - SHOW ME
PREPARATION
All groups, old or new, will be required to audition for admission into the Fire Conclave membership and will be considered based on the following:
• Complete application information.
• Qualified entries will create choreography. This can include any fire tool and is open to broad interpretation in an effort to encourage diversity and creativity from the Fire Artists in the community.
• Fire Conclave is given 25 minutes to dance. This can be broken up in how ever you feel it works for you. You might only have 15 minutes of dance, that is fine. You can do chaos / free style after that.
STEP ONE STEP ONE STEP ONE STEP ONE
COMMUNICATE INTENT - TELL ME
DEADLINE - MARCH 1, 2009
• Shin will communicate the intention that their group is interested in performing and willing to meet the criteria, deadlines and responsibilities.
• The Shin may or may not know in March how many performers, who the support staff is or what kind of dance the group will be creating. All of this is fine.
• Even if you have communicated with me since the last event, please send another email with as much of the following information:
• NAME OF GROUP:
• NAME OF SHIN:
• SHIN EMAIL ADRESS:
• SHIN SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS:
• GROUP WEB SITE ADDRESS:
• LOCATION IN THE WORLD:
• SHIN ASSIST EMAIL ADRESS::
• HELMSMEN:
• LIST OF PERFORMERS (if you know) WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
LOCATION IN THE WORLD
POSITION (performer, fire watch, helsmenm
TOOL
AFTER COMMUNICATING INTENTION
Once March 1st deadline has come a discussion list for the Shin's will be created. The list will communicate details that are essential for further information and to share knowledge among other groups.
STEP TWO STEP TWO STEP TWO
CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
Work your little fire ass
STEP THREE STEP THREE STEP THREE
SUBMIT MEDIA - SHOW ME ~ DEADLINE - JULY 1, 2009
• Submit Media – This could be in any form; video, DVD, web address. I am able to view the following applications: Windows Media Player or QuickTime Player.
• The media should show as much of the dance that is possible. I understand that sometimes it is impossible to have the full group together at one time. The media is to give me a basic idea of what you are planning to do.
• Group members - you should know by this time who is within the group. The timeline is very tight.
• Written Information
• Name of Group
• Name of Shin
• List all members of the group with the following information:
• Name
• Position (performers, helmsmen, fire watch or drummers)
• Email address.
• Written Detailed Plan of the dance that will be presented on the playa that will accompany the media.
• For those that live in the Bay Area, it is possible to do a Show Me in person, please schedule ahead of time.
CHALLENGE
I challenge the Fire Performers of today and I know that you will meet and embrace it hold heartedly. Leave the dances of the past alone and take the evolutionary leap. If you have done a dance a certain way then try something else. That is the whole point of choerography to try new dances, moves, new tools. Stretch your imagination. The drive to excel fire dance is a continued push for evolution. New and different moves that propel a flaming tool through the air take on new life.
Crimson Rose
Fire Goddess by Night
Art Director by Day
)'( www.burningman.com
www.crimsonrose.org
I am honored say that, with the blessing of my predecessors, I will be graced with the role of Shin for the Northwest Fire Conclave group for Burning Man 2009.
Below are the requirements sent by Crimson for inclusion in the Conclave for 2009. Read through it and decide if you are interested in joining us in the Great Circle.
The first order of business is to communicate with her our intent to be involved this year. This is due by March 1st.
***If you are interested in being a part of the NW Conclave this year, please e-mail me by THIS FRIDAY - FEB. 27th!!!***
I need to know by this time if it looks like we enough interest and coverage for all positions.
(This is NOT the cutoff date for joining this year so don't fret if you're seeing this late.)
Please include the following information:
NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
LOCATION IN THE WORLD:
POSITION (Performer, Fire Watch, Helmsman, Musician):
TOOL(s):
ARE YOU ALREADY ON THE NW CONCLAVE MAILING LIST?
Some things you should know:
Participation in the Conclave is a privilege and an honor. Everyone is required to adhere to the policies and requirements set by Crimson and the Org. This includes meeting certain time commitments On Playa and agreeing to be sober while performing. You will be required to attend all meetings and rehearsals. Emergency exceptions will be made if needed – you’ll need to contact me . There will be a cap to the number of rehearsals you can miss and still be involved – this will get tighter as we are closer to the event.
In exchange for the invitation into the great circle, we are asked to make a choreographed presentation of our art – this requires hard work and dedication from EVERYONE involved. For me, showing up to rehearsals and working hard together to create and put on a kick ass performance is one of the most gratifying things in life. If that sounds like fun to you, we’d love to have you join us.
If you know anyone that might be interested and did not get this e-mail, feel free to forward it to them or have them contact me directly.
Once I have an idea of how much interest there is, I will communicate to Crimson and schedule a time for us all to meet and go over things in more detail. Contact me directly if you have any pressing questions that did not get answered here.
I look forward to creating this gift with you!
~Willow~
"I don't play with fire... fire plays with me."
- My version of a quote from Tori Amos
speaking about her piano.
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:45:05 -0800
Subject: [fire-conclave-announce] CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A GROUP WITHIN THE FIRE CONCLAVE 2009
CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A GROUP WITHIN THE FIRE CONCLAVE 2009
Even if you have applied for Fire Conclave in the past, been accepted and danced at the foot of the Man. Please read the information as a review of what is needed for this year. Each year the criteria is fine tuned and I am attempting to clarify the information that is communicated . . .
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
TOPICS FOR THIS COMMUNICATION
• CHOREOGRAPHY
• POSITIONS WITHIN EACH FIRE GROUP
STEP ONE ~ COMMUNICATE INTENT - TELL ME
STEP TWO ~ CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
STEP THREE ~ SUBMIT MEDIA - SHOW ME
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CHOREOGRAPHY
• Create Choreography – The art of composing dances, the movement and patterns of a dance composition means there is thought to the dance.
The direction for the Fire Conclave is choreographed dances, the opposite to simple fire jam/chaos. There is nothing wrong with free form fire jams and each group will get a chance at a bit of chaos. But to step within the boundary of the Great Circle, there needs to be more. A diverse range of styles and techniques, choreograph with intention makes the best contribution to the Fire Conclave. “Fire Dance” does NOT mean only one kind of dance or only a small number of tools. Fire Dance is as diverse and wide ranging as the imagination of the dancer that lights up. It is human nature to evolve and the drive to move fire dance to the next evolutionary leap is no exception. Because of the diverse level of the membership of the Fire Conclave, some of you are already familiar with creating choreographed dances. While others are not use to thinking in this direction, it become a stretch (in a good way) of your creative mind.
The dance can include any fire tool and is open to broad interpretation in an effort to encourage diversity and creativity from fire artists in the community. Choreography does not necessarily mean a synchronized dance, but it could. The dance submission does not have to coincide with the years theme, but it could.
POSITIONS WITHIN EACH FIRE GROUP
In each fire group there are positions that are MANDATORY and others that are OPTIONAL within Fire Conclave.
MANDATORY
• Shin
• Performers
• Fire Watch
• Helmsman
OPTIONAL
• Shin Assist
• Musicians/ Drummers
MANDATORY
••• SHIN
For every group, there is one person that is the leader and contact with that group, called a SHIN (In Hebrew means Mother Fire). They manage and organize a fire group, set rehearsals, make note of who shows up and who is accountable. The Shin runs their group the way it works for them within their region of the country. Each group displays its own energy, style and level of commitment. Creating its unique, unwritten code of ethics and varied style of expression of fire. To hold this position, a person must demonstrate the following skills:
COMMUNICATION
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Disseminate information to members of the group.
• Use email effectively.
MANAGE & ORGANIZE
• Have the ability to rally a group of free-spirited individuals.
• Be patient and lead with a firm but flexible hand.
• Willing to vouch and be responsible for the actions of all members of the group.
• Have an understanding of fire safety protocols.
HONOR PROCEDURES
• Adhere to all deadlines related to paperwork, communications, etc.
• Submit the group roster, choreograph, audition media and other necessary information to gain membership to the Fire Conclave.
• Understand the importance of the limited and necessary rules each Fire Conclave member must adhere to and honor sobriety while performing.
UNDERSTANDING
• Recognize the acceptance into the Fire Conclave and dancing at the foot of the Man is an honor to receive and a gift to be given.
••• PERFORMERS
• There must be a minimum of 15 performers within each group.
• Anyone that dances, moves etc with a fire tool.
• Creates to the best of their ability and beyond, giving 100%.
• Performers are part of a group that works directly with their Shin.
• Performers are required to honor sobriety while playing with fire.
••• FIRE WATCH - SAFETY PERSONNEL
• Each group will have a ratio of one Fire Watch to every 5 performers.
• This position goes by many names, but simply they watch the fire, making sure that the fire stays on a tool, or where it should be. If performers accidentally light them selves on fire, Fire Watch are there ready to put it out quickly with a wet towel or fire retardant material.
• Safety Personnel are clear, capable and competent.
• Safety Personnel are required to honor sobriety while being a Fire Watch.
••• HELMSMEN
• Radio communications in the Great Circle before, during and after the fire performance is crucial. They are equivalent to a stage manager receive cues when to start and stop the performance.
• Helmsmen must have a critical eye to observe everything that happens with, around and outside of the performers area.
• Helmsmen are required to honor sobriety while performing their duties at the Burn.
OPTIONAL
• SHIN ASSIST
• Because of the crazy nature of life in general the Shin may want to name a person that will assist them with activities, support and carry part of the load.
• MUSICIAN/DRUMMERS
• Any kind of music that will help you be creative with the dance.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CRITERIA FOR BECOMING A GROUP WITHIN THE FIRE CONCLAVE
STEP ONE ~ COMMUNICATE INTENT - TELL ME
STEP TWO ~ CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
STEP THREE ~ SUBMIT MEDIA - SHOW ME
PREPARATION
All groups, old or new, will be required to audition for admission into the Fire Conclave membership and will be considered based on the following:
• Complete application information.
• Qualified entries will create choreography. This can include any fire tool and is open to broad interpretation in an effort to encourage diversity and creativity from the Fire Artists in the community.
• Fire Conclave is given 25 minutes to dance. This can be broken up in how ever you feel it works for you. You might only have 15 minutes of dance, that is fine. You can do chaos / free style after that.
STEP ONE STEP ONE STEP ONE STEP ONE
COMMUNICATE INTENT - TELL ME
DEADLINE - MARCH 1, 2009
• Shin will communicate the intention that their group is interested in performing and willing to meet the criteria, deadlines and responsibilities.
• The Shin may or may not know in March how many performers, who the support staff is or what kind of dance the group will be creating. All of this is fine.
• Even if you have communicated with me since the last event, please send another email with as much of the following information:
• NAME OF GROUP:
• NAME OF SHIN:
• SHIN EMAIL ADRESS:
• SHIN SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS:
• GROUP WEB SITE ADDRESS:
• LOCATION IN THE WORLD:
• SHIN ASSIST EMAIL ADRESS::
• HELMSMEN:
• LIST OF PERFORMERS (if you know) WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
LOCATION IN THE WORLD
POSITION (performer, fire watch, helsmenm
TOOL
AFTER COMMUNICATING INTENTION
Once March 1st deadline has come a discussion list for the Shin's will be created. The list will communicate details that are essential for further information and to share knowledge among other groups.
STEP TWO STEP TWO STEP TWO
CREATE CHOREOGRAPHY
Work your little fire ass
STEP THREE STEP THREE STEP THREE
SUBMIT MEDIA - SHOW ME ~ DEADLINE - JULY 1, 2009
• Submit Media – This could be in any form; video, DVD, web address. I am able to view the following applications: Windows Media Player or QuickTime Player.
• The media should show as much of the dance that is possible. I understand that sometimes it is impossible to have the full group together at one time. The media is to give me a basic idea of what you are planning to do.
• Group members - you should know by this time who is within the group. The timeline is very tight.
• Written Information
• Name of Group
• Name of Shin
• List all members of the group with the following information:
• Name
• Position (performers, helmsmen, fire watch or drummers)
• Email address.
• Written Detailed Plan of the dance that will be presented on the playa that will accompany the media.
• For those that live in the Bay Area, it is possible to do a Show Me in person, please schedule ahead of time.
CHALLENGE
I challenge the Fire Performers of today and I know that you will meet and embrace it hold heartedly. Leave the dances of the past alone and take the evolutionary leap. If you have done a dance a certain way then try something else. That is the whole point of choerography to try new dances, moves, new tools. Stretch your imagination. The drive to excel fire dance is a continued push for evolution. New and different moves that propel a flaming tool through the air take on new life.
Crimson Rose
Fire Goddess by Night
Art Director by Day
)'( www.burningman.com
www.crimsonrose.org
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