Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are not stated on behalf of the Flow Arts Institute. Kevin is primarily speaking from his own experience festival applications and expressing his opinions on the matter. Furthermore, the content provided in the bulk of this article represents the authors’ interpretation of that opinion. When it comes to event teacher applications, …
I’ve been juggling seriously for over 25 years, and during that time, I have been on a continual quest for the impossible. That “more rare than rare,” the unicorn and griffin combined, the Holy Grail being held by an honest politician. I speak, of course, of the perfect prop bag. The “perfect” bag used to be something that could hold …
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Whether you’re recording yourself to gain an audience perspective, sharing your progress, or keeping a log of new ideas! Trial and error is the best game to understand what REALLY works in order to create a …
If you’re reading this it’s safe to assume that you are in the position I once was; looking to buy your first staff and unsure where to begin. Here’s five tips to help you make the right pick: 1. Sizing – “How long should my staff be” is always the first question for any beginner. Fortunately there’s an easy trick …
In a Scottish textile factory, one heckler reads aloud the daily news while his coworkers prep the days hemp fibers for spinning. The banter rolls on into the morning hours at the start of each day. One man reading the news with an accompaniment of working stiffs interrupting, insulting, cracking jokes and debating with choler. Each worker feeling proud, …
There are many whimsical and fantastic props out there, each with its own unique pros and cons, but there’s no disputing that staves are the best. Knowing that, obviously you want to start spinning a contact staff right away. Here’s how you can get to it! What You’ll Need: Scissors A saw Hardwood Broomstick (pictured) or other (aluminum tube recommended) …
One thing about juggling and Flow Arts that comes naturally out of practicing for a long time, is the desire to show someone what you have learned. It takes so much time and energy to get good at what you are doing, it’s a natural progression to want to put it on stage. But how do you get from …
First and foremost, if you didn’t at least chuckle at the pun in the title, get out. (It’s pronounced “bo staff”), and traditionally, the staff is called a bo staff. So let’s talk about materials. Contact staves come in a myriad of different shapes and styles, and every prop-smith will have their own personal flair, but ultimately each staff boils …
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Andrew Knight is a Yoga Alliance instructor and multi prop flow artist. In this video, he presents some key wrist warmups for flow artists of all sorts. Stretching before spinning can increase flexibility, increase strength …
Festival Festival season is upon us, and we all know that means that our props are about to get a workout. Through the rain, mud, playa dust, and everywhere in between, your props will be seeing a lot of inclement climates, so here are some tricks to keep them alive and kicking. Bag It! This goes for your gear just …