http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzlPcpwZPwk

It's time to sign up and lock down your space! Full workshop descriptions and schedule below... feel free to contact us with ANY questions.
valloup@gmail.com



FRIDAY, APRIL 10th:

When: 7-10pm
Who: Danny Vogle aka Ignytor
What: Dart Making and Spinning
Cost: $35 http://monkeydo.eventbrite.com/

"Learn to dance with a rope dart Danny Boy style, aka Ignytor who has amazed many a crowd with his dart dance. All you need is yourself and a desire to learn to dance with rope dart. Limited supplies will be available at cost to build your own practice rope dart so preregister now so there is enough supplies. We will go over the basic principles of Chinese rope dart and go into the art that it inspired. We will learn patterns, wraps, shots, kicks and most of all how to move, dance and perform with a rope dart."



SATURDAY, APRIL 11th:

When: 10-11:30am
Who: Cheeky Monkeys
What: Mental Warm-up Improv Class
Cost: $15 ($20 @ door) http://mabjustmab.com/concessionstand/

Have you ever wanted to be better at thinking on your feet? This class is a series of improve games designed to make you start thinking faster. There are no winners or losers in these games, it's not about the wittiest or funniest, it's all about warming up your brain for a full day of quick thinking By the end of the class you'll be on your and mentally warmed up, it's aerobics for your brain!

When: 12-1pm
Who: Cheeky Monkeys
What: Showcraft - 20 Minuets in Vaudeville!
Cost: $30 ($40 @ door) http://mabjustmab.com/concessionstand/

While there is no shortage of classes on "How to...", it's time to take it to the next level! Take those skills you have painstakingly learned, and work them into a great show! This class covers how to build a "bit", and then how to take the bits and build a set and a show! We will also develop a toolbox of elements to get the most out of your audience, heckler handling techniques, and much much more.

When: 3-4:30pm
Who: Master Juggler Garbonzo!!
What: Juggling! Beginner to Advanced
Cost: $30($40 at the Door) http://mabjustmab.com/concessionstand/

Garbonzo!!, this interracially renowned Jester of England, will advance your juggling skills no matter what level you are. Yes, even *your* absolute, afraid to throw them in the air, beginners understanding, or your masterful six club skull bounce can be improved upon. Paul will engage each of you individually and you will leave a much better juggler for his company. (beginner bean bags available for purchase $2each, $5 set of three)

When: 5-6pm
Who: Mr. Eon
What: Mental Magic with Mr. Eon
Cost: $30($40 at the Door) http://mabjustmab.com/concessionstand/

Lean the basics of "mentalism," and other tricks to make people think you can read their minds and predict the future! You need only bring yourself, a willingness to manipulate both friends and complete strangers and pencil & paper to better remember this cool stuff.

When: 7-10pm (maybe all day depending on weather)
Who: hosted by Tequila
What: Steampunk Burner Bazaar!!!

FREE for all! If you would like to bring a table of stuff to sell, trade, gift... we are asking a small fee. Tons of costumes, green products, handmade items, art, jewelry, bellydance stuff, hoops, fire tools!!! New and Loved...Reuse and Recycle!! Contact us for more info: sgee@dcaccess.net




SUNDAY, APRILl 12:

When: 12-3pm
Who: Va Beach's DJ
What: DJ's introduction to Double Staff Stylings
Cost: $35 http://monkeydo.eventbrite.com/

While a fabulous art in it's own right it can't be stressed enough how valuable an understanding of double staff stylings can be for the practitioner you looks to move beyond the confines of their beginning tool. Be you a dedicated poi spinner who yearns for the simplicity and power of staff play. Or a burgeoning staff spinner who looks with admiration on the subtle complexity of poi. Double staff is the gateway tool that shows the way. This class is designed to engage the absolute beginner and the self
taught intermediate alike. (if you need a set of practice double staves stay tuned for a cheap kit and meetup date and time to assemble them.)

Class outline,
A. The basics
1. One Beats
a.parallel ( 5 hole theory)
b. butterfly/opposite (5 hole theory)
2. Two beat butterfly opposite
3. Three beat
B. Anti-spinning Introduction
1. wheel plane (side view)
2. Wall plane (front view)
C. Finger Spinning Introduction
1. How to do
2. when it's used
D. Other Staff movements
1. Long arm/extensions
2. Pistons/Chu Chu's/1.5's


When: 3:30-6:30pm
Who: Katie aka Surprise!
What: Hoop Performance and Choreography Playshop with Surprise!
Cost: $35 http://monkeydo.eventbrite.com/

How do you move from being a good hoop dancer to a dynamic hoop performance artist? Learn fun and original choreography combinations for kick ass solo, partner and group hoop dances. Explore various performance techniques to create attention grabbing improvisation, busking/ street, and staged routines. Participants will explore characterization and stage presence and
gain experience crafting unique performances. You will have the maximum amount of fun if you choose to bring a song that you would like to perform to, character and performance ideas, costuming to wear and share, and your hoops!

Topics covered:
Performance- Stage presence, Characterization, costuming.
Choreography - Linking movements together to create a unique show stopping dance
Partner and Group Choreography - Fun combinations that can be done with partners and groups with single and multiple hoops


When: 7-10pm
Who: hosted by Loup de Lou and Dance Afire
What: The last Pajama Jam of the season!!!
Cost: $5

Come out and play with us at the last inside spin jam- play session of the season! After this we will be switching to outside gatherings. Take advantage of the mirrors and beautiful studio space... AND play with all of the amazing instructors who are in from far away!

The Dance Afire crew would love to see you...

@ Poi Lab, 2:00-3:00
look for word from Drex on this weeks Lab.

@ Hoop Surprise! , 3:30-5:00
Surprise is back folks!!! Come on up and soak in that sunny disposition we
all know and love. Oh yeah, and get your hoop on to.

@ The Pajama Jam , 7:00-10:00
Look close guys, The Pajama Jam is starting later. Folks don't seem to
wanna put on their Pajamas before the sun goes down, so we moved the
event back a bit. So put on those comfy PJs and bring your toys or just your
playful selves and chill with us for a couple hours. This gathering has
been a great meeting of the minds lately with new performances and projects
budding from every jam. Come join in the mix and make your creative work
play.

Loup-de-Lou

Deets
*7014 Westmoreland Ave, ste A*
*Takoma Park, MD 20912*
*240.450.2420
*

Hey Guys,

The Burner Bazaar and Pajama Jam earlier this month were wonderful. Thanks
for turning out and making it all happen. I have an opportunity for you to
get into classes at Contradiction free of charge. Nicole has been blazing
the trail as Contradiction Dance's first work study so be sure to chat with
her about her work experience there. The standing offer is 4 hours of work
a week gets you 2 free class the next. These do not accumulate, you have to
use them the week you get them. Your duties as work study will be all manner
of customer service and paper pushing. Give it some thought and contact me
with your interest and we'll make something new happen.

As always guys, thanks for your fabulous support. Contradiction Dance
wouldn't be here if it weren't for the DC Burners.

Lou

*Reminder!* *Tickets are on sale today*!

*The "Art of Change" Inaugural Ball *
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 8pm

Start working on your outrageous burner ball gowns and tuxes!!

This joint production of Artomatic and Playa Del Fuego is being held
downtown at the Warehouse Arts Complex on 7th st, which is a very cool
space.

Lots of our friends' hard work has already gone into making this happen, and
a lot more is needed -- so sign up to volunteer and perform!!

Check out *http://artists-ball.org* for event info and to register to help
out.

*this is the direct link for the tickets:*
http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/3200.aspx

Tickets are $50 and there's a 4-ticket per person limit.

Full press release: http://artists-ball.org/press_release

Other participating groups include: DC Burners, Dance Afire, Bethesda
Theatre, Cultural Attaché, Washington Project for the Arts, 4&9 Productions
LLC, Brightest Young Things, The Pink Line Project, Capitol Riverfront BID,
and Pecha Kucha.

Please consider donating to Contradiction Dance. Your donation allows us to
continue bringing meaningful dance performance and education to the
community! There is no gift too small to have a meaningful impact.

http://contradictiondance.com/donate/

Upcoming Events:


CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 5TH!
Register NOW:
www.contradictiondance.com

Creative Movement • Pre-Ballet • Ballet • Modern • Jazz • Tap • Hip-Hop •
Stories in Motion • The Blend • Taiji • Poi • Hoop Dance • Tribal Belly
Fusion • A Different Drum • Dance Afire • Mini Shock • Future Shock



Institute of Musical Traditions "Next to
the House" Concert Series
Presents
Justin Trawick, Friday Jan 9, 8pm
$12 at the Door

Firewheel, Saturday Jan 24, 8pm
$12 at the Door

All-

I'm back from the exotic land of New Orleans where everything tastes
of spices and catfish and ready to close out our Fall poi classes. A
big thanks to everyone who has come out and been patient not only as
we've ironed out the format but also as I've thrown more drills at
them than the hardware department of a Walmart (note to self: similes
involving Walmart are never funny). I'm told Lou led an excellent
class last week as my sub and a big thanks to him for doing so, but
now it's time to say goodbye to all our company...

So this is the week it all comes together. This is the week I'll show
you what all our crazy drills add up to, guiding you guys to exotic
tricks like behind-the-back weaves, crossers, and a whole bunch of
things you can do with isolations, plus a preview of some advanced
stuff that will amaze your friends and confuse your enemies. If you've
come to any of our classes, this will be the one you'll want to show
up for.

Class is this Thursday, December 17th at Contradiction Dance at 7014
Westmoreland Ave in Takoma Park, MD. You've still got one day to get a
$10 class out of us, so I'd take us up on it. Otherwise it'll be $15
at the door.

Finally, we're trying to figure out how best to work poi classes in
the Spring--that's right, the class has been such a success that we're
going to start back up in January. What will these classes look like?
Well, we want your input on this.

If you've got time, fill out a quick survey for us at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8CMT0qh_2bdHeJI0Bm_2b2HWfQ_3d_3d

It doesn't matter if you've taken the class or not, we'd love to hear
from you about how to make the class the most effective for the local
community. Thanks so much guys!

Peace,
Drex and the Dance Afire crew

Hello All,

This Thursday, 11/20, Dance Afire has another hot November night of
instruction to offer you.

*Poi, Week 3 beginners to intermediate with Drex 8-9pm @ Contradiction
Dance.
*Content: Turning with any trick—buzzsaws and butterfly turns, multiple
stitch thread-the needle & windmills.

*Staff, Beginners Long staff Workshop With Lou 9-10pm @ Contradiction Dance.
*An introduction to the concepts and drills of the basic open and closed
grip moves with the Long Staff
Classes at Contradiction are $10 pre-registered, or $15 for drop ins. Please
contact me
off list or register at http://www.contradictiondance.com for the
Pre-registration
rate. Contradiction Dance is a beautiful mirrored instructional dance space
in the heart of old
Town Takoma. Dance Afire is DC's premier Fire Dance Troupe offering
Instruction,
Jams, and performance throughout the Eastern Seaboard.
www.myspace/danceafire.com.

Loup-de-Lou
Artistic Director
Dance Afire
Valloup@Gmail.com