Fire dancers and Mantis music videos

For your viewing enjoyment, I have two music video clips of local artists and performers shot and mixed by Diarmaid Horkan. (See more of his projects.) This first video shows off the extreme pyro-prowess of local group Reno Controlled Burn. It’s definitely worth watching. The group is a welcoming bunch that heavily stresses safety. My friend, who is an aspiring fire-dancer, said they invited her to hang out and practice her fire poi. According to their Web site they offer classes Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:00, $10.00 per person at 7777 White Fir Street in Reno.

See it for yourself

For those who would are daring enough to see the performance in person, every Sunday the group will perform at the Mapes Plaza starting at 9 p.m.

Mantis star power

Those watching the video closely may have noticed the cameo of the giant mantis. This gargantuan creepy-crawly has its own music video. How could she not? She’s irresistible. To get the full story on the Mantis and her creators visit my previous blogs. (1, 2) Enjoy.