Snyder, Charlie. (2012). Woad. Nikon D300S

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Woad of Balefire and Rodrigo of Doghead Fire Arts will be collaborating to perform for the Run for Your Lives 5k zombie obstacle course after party. Ironically enough they were already running the race before being approached by the event coordinators to perform fire at the event. So the question is, will they survive the race? Will they be performing as fire wielding zombies or defenders of the last survivors? If only one of them survive will it be a fire duel to the *permanent* death? If you are interested in the outcome of this consider coming!

Join us as we embrace the Zombie Apocalypse in a frenzy of fire and BRRRRRAAAAAIIIIINNNNNSSSSSSS!!!!

Update: You can find the video with a quick glimpse of us performing here.

Grant, Tracy. (2011). Balefire. A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Balefire had an exquisite time performing for the Pagan Pride Day fund raiser, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Even with ridiculously low ceilings we managed to make it work and only took out a few stars. We would like to thank photographers Adriana Iris, Tracy Grant, and Charlie Snyder for kindly allowing us use of the images they took of the event.

Savannah Pagan Pride Day presents…..

Midsummer Night’s Dream!!!

Channel your inner fairy, bring out that naughty nymph side and locate the inner Athenian inside! Join us for an enchanted evening underneath the stars. You can dance around and show off your skills to the beats that DJ Talyn will be spinning, or be awed watching Melody Gore go-go dancing all night long!

Also featuring performances by:
The fire troupe, Balefire!
Bellydancing by Julia Zaccardi!

When: Saturday, June 25, 2011, from 9:00 pm until 2:00 am
Where: The Wormhole Bar
2307 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401
21+
Cover: $5.00 at the door, or $10.00 if you want a small face painting done.

Face painting you ask??? Oh yes! Face painting!! Art by Alyson will be available for face painting. You can get a small face painting for $5 (at the door) or you can have a more elaborate face painting done for an additional fee (cost varies by size and detail). Check out her work on her Art By Alyson facebook page. Think you might want something a little bit more elaborate done?? Alyson will be available for appointments the day of the event. E-mail her for questions, suggestions and details!

So you are looking your enchanted best and want to show off your beautiful face painting?? Step into the corner my dearies and have your picture taken by Dean Solo!!! Dean is an amazing photographer and all photos will be available on our facebook page after the event. You can check out his work on the Dean Solo facebook page.

Is that all you ask??? Of course not!!! We will also be crowning a King and Queen of the Fairies so come out in your best costume! There will be tarot readers, jello shots and whatever else or magical minds can come up with. So come out and join us for this wonderful, wonderful evening of frivolity and fun!

Sponsored by: WiccanSeminary.EDU and ePagan Auctions

Fun information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Midsummer_Night’s_Dream
http://balefirefiredancing.wordpress.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-By-Alyson/133318456744504
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002279798448
http://www.wormholebar.com/
http://www.wiccanseminary.edu/
http://epaganauctions.com/

Hecate’s Darlings, a non-profit art collective wherein visual and performing artists collaborate to create a unique brand of self expression, brings belly dance, fire, and sometimes even live animals together. Based out of Savannah, Georgia, this collective is comprised of the Tribal Fusion troupe The Painted Graces, two fire troupes, Balefire and Firebelly, and photographic artist Charlie Snyder. The performing artists of the troupe each have their own connection to fire and individual reasons for using fire with dance. Alexandra Mitchell is the collective’s “seasoned veteran of all things belly dance and flames” and handles safety and direction. According to Alexandra, “fire adds a dark element of mystery to the dance. It allows the moves to be illuminated and gives the dancer the ability to showcase an area where they would like the audience to center their attention.” Hot stuff Eric Reber, the sole male belly dancer of the group, enjoys the meditative quality fire staff brings to a performance. Eric believes that “fire brings a sense of balance and peace that provides benefits above and beyond the moment of performance.” Alexandra appreciates the harmony and balance fire brings to her and the power the element has to relax her and clear her mind. Alexandra notes that, “fire is primal and feared. It has a life force that demands respect.” In addition to its awesome power, Alexandra believes fire infused into the dance to be magical and also finds that it “adds a threat of looming suspense” in the way it fascinates and mesmerizes the audience. Hecate’s Darlings takes advantage of every opportunity to pull out their fire toys and light up the night.

Cancelli, Anna Maria. (May/June 2011). Zaghareet!. “Play With Danger Toys, Part 3″.