Controlled Burn is hot! - See Video
Pardon my extremely cheesy title, but the fire-spinning group Controlled Burn warrants high praise. But don’t take my word for it, watch this video of some highlights of their performance (Mac, PC). The flames danced and spun, and so did they. It was a highly entertaining show. The audience’s gaze was drawn to them like, well, a moth to flame. These proficient pyros are mesmerizing. Their eye-scorching performance appeared to be carefully-contained chaos. Just when one set of dance moves became predictable, the flames shifted into a new configuration. In their more romantic numbers, controlled burn knew how to set the mood. I believe it was more that the flattering firelight, but audiences have been wooed by lesser things. If you can, it is worth seeing in person. Just sit a little back to avoid the occasional splatter of lighter fluid from their whirling fire poi and staffs.
posted by Kristin Larsen at
11:21 PM
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As the Mistress of Communications of Controlled Burn, thank you for filming and posting this video. It totally rocks and is well done! Hearing the music along the moves is fabulous...
Thank you again! Let us know when you want more!! We'll be at John Champion Park every Wednesday night starting at 9 PM for a community burn.
Elaine, darling,
We always want more of Controlled Burn. That’s why your group is so popular. Email me your upcoming events at klarsen@rgj.com and I’ll post them in the blog. That goes for any Burning Man performers. One of Controlled Burn’s members, Chris, said something to the effect that he was amazed that Reno had so embraced groups from Burning Man. The festival used to be treated like a dirty secret the rest of the year. Now Burning Man related/inspired events have huge turn outs.
I think Burning Man taps into a wonderful creative side of Northern Nevada residents that otherwise is difficult to express, say, at the office, or even during ‘normal’ weekend activities. It’s that side people can only express during holidays like Halloween. No wonder people want more of Burning Man the rest of the year! Well, that’s my theory. What do you think?
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