The 30 days of Flow Instagram challenge Here is a way to get a head start on your new year – join the community #30daysofflowchallenge! This was a blast last year, and I am so happy to be the online host, encouraging each one of you through your 30-day journey! If you miss the first day, don’t worry, join us anytime …
HUMANS of the Flow Arts | Kevin Axtell
Kevin Axtell is a Colorado native that currently residing in California, where he lived in both Sacramento and the Bay Area before moving on to the mountains where he lives now. Kevin first picked up juggling in high school from a friend that he was in a drama class. He went to attend his first juggling festival -The Lodi Juggling …
The Doubts
Have you ever heard yourself saying these things?: “I want to be a performer, but I can’t. It’s too hard. I’m too old now, everyone else is doing it, they are better than me, the market is saturated, I am not qualified enough, I’m too busy and don’t have enough money.” There is nothing that kills a creative journey faster …
FAI Instructors of the Month: October 2016
Congratulations to Gina McGrath, and Eric “RollCall” Shibuya for being chosen as FAI’s Instructors of the month! Gina McGrath: What is a short bio on your awesomeness? I’m from Cincinnati, Ohio where I first got into flow arts through going to music festivals and meeting Nocturnal Arts. almost four years ago, I moved to Asheville, North Carolina where my world broke …
The Dark Side of Flow Arts
This article is adapted from Laura Riva’s article “The Dark Side of Dance Addiction” Thanks to April Choi for the adaptation. You can find the original Facebook note here. We love to call ourselves “Flow Artists” and performers that are one with our art. We’re even proud of it. We glorify flying to other continents to pursue our hobby. We see …
Firetoys: Vendor Spotlight
The Flow Arts Institute is interested in supporting businesses who have contributed to the Flow Arts community and offer products which may be of interest to our community. We were able to talk to Chazz Parham who maintains the Firetoys website and works with the mothership operations in the UK. Master Pokes is the manager of the US operations. Master Pokes …
Knee Pain; Can it be avoided?
This is another edition in an ongoing series about taking care of our bodies while spinning. This newest article is about common issues which can begin to affect every part of our lives; knee pain. As always, if you are experiencing any ongoing pain or sensitivity please consult a physician as it is important to address …
FAI Instructors of the Month: September 2016
Congratulations to Anni Küpper, and Derk Asaurus Archer for being chosen as FAI’s Instructors of the month! Anni Küpper: Anni is a young performer from Bonn who started juggling at the age of 14. After receiving her diploma from German secondary school she engaged herself in a social project in South America, where she worked as a volunteer – also teaching …
HUMANS of Flow Arts | Eric Shibuya
Eric Shibuya is originally a native of Oahu Hawaii, but calls Fredericksburg Virginia home now. Eric first got involved in the flow arts through juggling when he was 13 years old. Eric first learned how to juggle to keep his little sister entertained whenever he babysat her. Eric kept up with the art through college where he saw the most …
FAI Instructors of the Month: August 2016
Congratulations to JewelZ, and Mike Hayataka for being chosen as FAI’s Instructors of the month! JewelZ: Tell Us A Little About Yourself. I am originally from a small town here in Kansas called Stafford. At a place where sports were the main focus, I always felt out of place. After getting out into the world and realizing there are other weirdos …