How Taiwan Saved the Diabolo

International sporting competitions have always put forward the ideal of celebration of athletic accomplishment and not on disagreements between countries. Human, not national, achievement is the idea (ironic given the teams in fact play for different countries). The presentation of these events is also a political statement, as the host nation(s) try to put forward a good face, knowing that …

Hustling Towards Burnout

GLAMORIZATION OF ‘THE HUSTLE’ Currently, the ‘Hustle Life’ is hugely popular amongst various types of professionals, especially those who are self-employed. It seems as if wherever you look, there are examples of the glorification of ‘Hustling’. Friends or family members will proudly discuss how they are taking their business to the next level by denying themselves basic human needs because …

Repetition, Decision, Maturity: The Path to Flow

Being Creative and Feeling Creative at the Same Time.   Is the act of creation spontaneous, methodical, or is it sometimes a mixture of both?  Flow tries to make meaningful transitions between seemingly unconnected parts just as water passing over coarse stone eventually smooths its surface.  As a creator, the flow artist is the agent of choice between drilled and …

Tutsday – Lux Luminous – Leviwand – Vertical Under the Leg Toss Variation

Greetings fine people of the flow arts! We are back again with another exciting and informative entry into the catalog of awesome tutorial magic brought to you by the Flow Arts Institute. This week, we have the incredible Lux Luminous with some awesome Leviwand tech.  Lux is an innovator and a massive influence on the Leviwand scene.  She can be …

Becoming a Part of the Festival: Volunteering & Teaching

One of the best ways to attend festivals is to get involved by being a volunteer, instructor or performer. Festivals differ and vary from region to region but many offer free attendance or other perks for helping out; some festivals do not and take ticket sales from all attendants and helping out is just another part of the experience. Every …

November Instructors of the Month | Morgan Goldberg & Gonzo

Morgan Goldberg & Gonzo [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”]   Morgan Goldberg:   Morgan started performing and training circus arts as a child at Wavy Gravy’s circus and performing arts camp, Camp Winnarainbow. Her focus included aerials, acrobatics, theater and dance. Morgan continued her …

Tutsdays: Marvin Ong Contact Club Chi Rolls and Spirals

[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”] Greetings fine folks!  We are back again this week with another Tutsday! This time, we have the unbelievably talented Marvin Ong, or Grand Master Ong, of Master Ong’s Prop Shop.  Marvin is an amazing juggler and …

Tutsdays: Spin Fans like a Dragon

[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”] Greetings flowmies!  It is time, yet again, for the Flow Arts Institute’s weekly tutorial series, Tutsday! This week, we have the incredible fan twirling extraordinaire, Corey White teaching us how to roll a Fan like a …