Unless the eye catch
fire, the god will not be seen. Unless the tongue catch fire, the god
will not be named.
Unless the heart catch fire, the god will not be loved. Unless the mind catch
fire, the god will not be known. -William Blake
Womanipura is
a fire dancing troupe that bases their dance philosophy on
an organic flow between the dancers and the flames. Womanipura is available for performances
in the Seattle and Portland area.
. . : UPCOMING SHOWS : . .
Friday, June 5th - Noc Noc - Seattle Saturday, June 20th - private party - Seattle
Saturday, June 27th - Taste of Tacoma - Tacoma
Thursday, July 17th - ReBar - Seattle (Jessica solo) Saturday, July 25th - Tour de Terrace - Mount Lake Terrace - 10pm Saturday, July 25th - Day Out of Time Festival - Olympia Friday, July 3rd - Noc Noc - Seattle
Saturday, July 4th - private wedding - Bellingham
Seattle Center WinterFest 2008
Womanipura derived
their name from combining the words "woman" and "manipura." Manipura is
the Sanskrit name for the Solar Plexus Chakra located
above the navel and just below the sternum where one's self-will
and inner fire are located. Manipura represents energy and vitality
and
translates to "lustrous gem." Manipura resonates to the
color yellow and is associated with the element of Fire.
Powers gained through awakening of one's Manipura includes knowledge
of one's own body
through movement and no fear of fire. The life lesson that can be gained
through acknowledgment of Manipura is the courage to take risks. Manipura
is about the power to be a unique individual while celebrating one's
continuing connection with all of humanity. The 3 members of Womanipura -
Lily, Jessica & Kris- approach their fire dancing with this
in mind. Using
elements of dance, yoga, capoeira, contact dance and improv, each
member is able to contribute their own style to the troupe,
creating
an
awe-inspiring
show
of friendship and flames.
Between
the members of Womanipura, their fire tools include
palm torches, orbs, fire fingers, fans, clubs, baton, contact juggling,
poi, staff, double staves, swords, hula hoops, pyrosols, fire eating, snakes
and comets. Fire performances are a great way to add excitement to corporate
parties, graduations, weddings or any other special occasion. Contact booking@womanipura.com for
rates and availability.