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| FlameOz - fire artistry, circus, martial arts and dance combine to bring you a hot range of entertainment from the amazing FlameOz Fire Show to a diverse range of stilt walking and roving characters. |
Welcome to FlameOz.
FlameOz formed in January 2003 at Exodus festival, Australia. The troupe two men and three women were drawn together by a shared vision and commitment to performing. The FlameOz crew has a deep love and respect for each other, which is the foundation of all the work we create. Each member brought an extensive history of dance, circus and fire training, culminating to make FlameOz the innovative, dynamic troupe they are today. The FlameOz shows appeal to a wide verity of audiences across the globe. Performing at a diverse range of events from private intimate parties to massive corporate functions and festivals. FlameOz is continually training and developing new cutting edge acts forefronting the ever-evolving world of fire artistry.
Biography : Pheadra
I have been performing with fire for over 10 years both solo and with various troupes around the world. I have always had a passion for adventure which that has brought great diversity and richness to my life. For me life is about grabbing the moment, speaking my truths and following my loves.
FlameOz is one of my great loves and an amazing adventure with the most awesome crew of people I have ever worked with.
Love, sweat, burns, tears and inexpressible highs.
Go for your dreams!
Biography : Dave
I was born in the UK and moved to Brisbane, Australia in 1992. The
same year I was taken to the Maleny (now Woodford) Folk Festival and
that's where I first saw firetwirling. I'd always had a little bit of
pyro in me and had never fully fulfilled childhood desires to be a
ninja, so it was a perfect combination...it's been a long and
obsessive love affair ever since!
Biography : Vanessa
I grew up in Melbourne, Australia, dancing to
Michael Jackson, Thriller and trying to pout like
Madonna. I spent years bouncing from dance class to
dance class, trying everything from traditional
classical Indian dance to Salsa grooves.
After completing a Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy
1995 at Melbourne University I spent the next few
years working in Hospitals during the day and
performing in cabaret clubs at night with an African
dance troupe "Wild Moves".
In 2000 I moved to Byron to pursue a contemporary
dance course "Spirit in Motion" with Janis Claxton.
Discovering that I was more suited to the Byron
alternative lifestyle on the luscious East Coast, I
remained here working in different physiotherapy
private practices and sweating through many a dance
class.
Byron allowed my interest in dance and performance
to grow and led to various community shows including a
body percussion dance piece with Greg Sheehan as part
of the Rhythm Festival at the Woodford Folk Festival
2001.
During the Bellingen Festival 2002, I snatched a
glimpse of my first fire dancing show by the
FireFlies.
The culmination of fire and dance was truly inspiring.
Not long after returning to Byron I headed off to my
first fire dancing class with Phaedra. I'm not really
sure the chain of events after that as everything
accelerated so quickly that before I knew it we were
choreographing our first piece, the group expanded
to 5, we found ourselves a name and we were heading to
Europe to perform!
It has been an incredible journey learning from each
other not only skills but communication and working
as a team to create cutting edge fire performances.
Our troupe epitomises everything I am passionate
about: dance, music, choreography, costume design,
travel and above all: friendships
Biography : Dimitri
I was born in London and grew up on a slice of paradise in the caribbean called St. Thomas. My childhood consisted of fantasy novels, weekend adventures with my parents, backgammon, soccer, camping, comic books and chess.
I learned to juggle ages ago when a cousin gave me a set of instructions and three juggling balls. However, it wasn't until I graduated university and returned to London that a friend showed me a glimpse into the infinate number of combinations three balls could make and I was hooked! Lucky enough, I found a family of friends in London who also wanted to explore our relationship with gravity and together we played. Yipppee!
Since then my passion has become my profession. Over the years I've travelled the world and worked at a wide range of different events and projects from childrens party's, corporate events(Adobe(NL), Kleen-Easy(UK), Nissan(UK), etc), festivals(Glastonbury(UK), Linz(Au), SOMA(Ger), etc), Commercials(Samsung(Tai)), night clubs(The Brixton Academy(UK), The Fridge(UK), etc) and movies(Indian Baboo(UK)). I've collaborated and worked with many groups including Just Jugglers, Club-a-Dub, Fakir Bones Circus Weird, The Invisible Circus, Peachee Pangea and Trulee Rudee, The Clowns Collective, The Phoenix Fire tribe, Conan the Bubble Man, SpinPsycle and now my current performing group troupe FlameOz.
Biography : Gracie
I am Ablazing Grace, one link in the FlameOz family.
As a group we totally adore each other. This love
penetrates way beyond the boundaries of our show and
the inspiration this brings is evident in our
performances.
I first was drawn to the flame about four years ago,
about the same time I fell in love with wigs and whips
(wink wink). After travelling around Australia
busking and training for over a year I started
performing at Byron Bay's famous Arts Factory Lodge
working with The Pyromaniacs and then Mission
Ignition.
I've been teaching in and around Byron Bay for over a
year, including a seven week course I designed run
through the local Adult Community Education program.
FlameOz allows me to continually develop my creative
skills; costume design and creation, choreography and
equipment engineering, as well as my street
performance skills and circus training.
I personally will strive to continue practice and
training to maintain our professional standard,
keeping up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of
Fire Art Performance.
FlameOz has performed at many events including:
VooV Experience Ð Music Festival, Germany
SOMA - Music Festival, Germany
Linz Pflasterspektake -Street Theatre Festival, Austria
Exodus Ð Dance Party, Australia
Ocean Dance Ð Dance Party
Contiki Resort Great Keppel Island, Australia
Quest Nightclub, Australia
Pillar Valley Ð Dance party, Australia
Rockhampton University Summer Ball, Australia
Australian Craft Market Group: Brisbane Southbank/Eagle Street Pier, Australia
Visible Ink Ð City Event, Australia
Australia Day Parade Ð Brisbane, Australia
Bay FM Fundraiser party, Australia
Villach(Street Theatre Festival), Austria
Graz-City Cultural Event, Austria
European Juggling Convention2003, Denmark
Bellingen Global Carnival - Australia
Woodford Folk Festival - Australia
Indy Carnival - Australia
Lovefields Ð Music Festival, Germany
The FlameOz Fire Show
Fire is an archetypal element. It possesses a magnetic attraction - people of all ages from all nations love to watch fire - everybody is drawn to the flame.
Fire performance is a new, fresh and exciting style of visual performance art. FlameOz is at the cutting-edge of this field, pushing the boundaries of professional fire performance.
The FlameOz Fire Show is an unforgettable, awe-inspiring experience.
A high-impact blend of beauty, dance, power and energy combined with feats of skill, artistry and fire manipulation - all choreographed to a funky, moving and climactic soundtrack. Featuring solo displays, 2 & 3 person routines, culminating in an awesome 5 person finale, the show take the audience on a 25 minute journey from scenes of grace and poise through to explosive fire dancing at it's finest. Actions speak louder than words so check out our video.
If you want your night remembered, if you want to close your event with a bang, if you want something that has never been done, a FlameOz Fire Show is for you.
GOOD FOR:
Corporate Events
Festivals Ð Street Theatre, Music, Performance Art, Folk, Dance etc
Cultural events
Weddings
Openings
Sporting Events
Fairs
Nightclubs
Film/video shoots
ect
Stats:
Visual Impact: see the video
Costuming: black, gold, sparkly. reflective
Length of performance: 25 minutes
Music: Choreographed to its own funky and climatic soundtrack.
*can be performed to any requested music.
Staging requirement: Our 5-person fire show requires a minimum performance space of 10m (width) x 5m (depth) and at least 5m overhead clearance.
FlameOz has smaller shows for smaller environments if required.
Safety is a paramount concern to us:
All FlameOz artists are covered by public liability insurance.
FlameOz supply fire extinguishers, fire blankets and wet towels to all shows.
At festivals and carnivals a security or steward presence is required for all fire bookings.
Please note: (we reserve the right to cancel or change the performance if we feel the environment is unsafe or the staging dimensions given are incorrect)
A full fee will be charged unless prior arrangements are made
Bubblicious:
The Bubblicious babes and boys are larger-than-life, Rio Carnival-style, party stilt walking characters. Decked from head-to-toe with funked-up UV attire, big smiles, bigger energy and flamboyantly cheeky characters the Bubbilicious party crew ensure nothing but a good-time vibe.
Why are they called Bubblicious? It's all about the billions of bubbles they blow from their hand-held bubble machines Ð really quite a sight to behold!
Inside or outside, by day or by night, the Bubblicious crew know exactly how to bring a party to life.
Good for:
Any event looking for bright fun entertainment
Dance floor
Fair
Market
Parade Kids events
Sporting events
Nightclubs
Corporate gatherings
Festivals
ect
Stats:
Visual Impact: bright fun cheeky bubbly
Costuming: bright, colourful, UV, stilts
Best for: a good time
Best for: (new wording): they get around
Length of performance: 30 minute sets
Fluid Druid
The Fluid Druid is the master of the beautiful new circus art form known as Contact Juggling: the entrancing manipulation of crystal balls.
Using incredible levels of skill these spheres deftly slide, float, dance and glide around his hands, arms and body with a grace, precision and serenity that will amaze and astound.
Words really cannot describe how truly mesmerising his performance is, but once you see the Fluid Druid in action you will understand.
Available as a roving character or as a stage show act the Fluid Druid will leave you spellbound with his hypnotic charm.
good for:
Stage shows
Festivals
Corporate meet and greet
Podium
Roving
Parties
Weddings
Dinner/Table entertainment
Childrens events
EtcÉ
Stats:
Visual Impact: spellbinding, astounding, mesmerising, elegent
Costuming: blue, silver, wizard,
Best for: Intimate settings and shows,
Mobile/static (new wording): Suitable for both roving and as a static installation.
Length of performance: Roving Ð up to 30mins Stage show - 6mins.
Cyber Fire
Cyber Fire is the mobile fire division of FlameOz. Cyber Fire gives short, high-impact bursts of dynamic, choreographed roving fire. Clad in futuristic, slick, reflective costumes and available in 3 different heights (ground based walkabout, 1 1/2" Mini-stilts or 3" Monster-stilts) Cyber Fire is what you want for any night-time event or gathering.
Choose from:
Silver Cyber Babes Ð Three Cyber Chicks that heat it up with short, sweet bursts of fire eating and more. Perfect for indoor events that need a little spicing up!
Available as ground roving characters or on Mini-stilts.
High Cyber- Maximum impact! Unmissable stilt characters, standing up to 9" tall on Monster-stilts, wielding fire high above the heads of onlookers. Perfect for anywhere where high-impact visual performance is required.
High Cyber are really big and therefore suitable for outside performances only.
Good for
all night time events
Parades
Parties
Festivals
Roving
PodiumÉ(cyber babes only)
Dance floorsÉ(cyber babes only)
etc
Stats:
Visual Impact: mega, huge, giant, massive,
Costuming: futuristic, cyber, black and silver
Best for: Night-time roving only, evening parades, festivals, parties.
Length of performance: Silver Cyber babes Ð up to 15 minute sets.
High Cyber Ð up to 20 minute sets.
Aztec Fun Godz
The Aztec Fun Godz are two bright, cheeky boys who are up for a bit of fun. Resplendent in their red & gold sun-inspired costumes and packin' juggling toys, magic and modelling balloons in their handy accessory belts, this crazy dynamic duo are the perfect recipe for comic entertainment.
Laugh! At their fast-paced, tag-team balloon transformations!
Exclaim! At their mind-boggling card tricks!
Groan! At their cheesy one-liners!
The Godz have been seen everywhere from kids parties to Bollywood movies Éyou just can't go wrong with the Aztec Fun Godz.
Wonderfully versatile: the Aztec Fun Godz are available in ground- or stilt-based incarnations.
Good for
Day roving
Markets
Festivals
Parties
Meet and greet
Kids event
Any event looking for fun, bright entertainment
etc
Stats:
Visual Impact: bright, beaming, resplendent
Costuming: red and gold, bright, sunny, carnival
Best for: meet and greet entertainment, kids parties, table and roving entertainers, festivals.
Length of performance: up to 45 minute sets on ground, 30 minute sets on stilts.