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2013 Fire Dance Expo

Nearly 100 artists spin fire at a 2-hour free festival in Union Square | Saturday
By - posted 4/25/2013 No Comment

The largest, free-to-the-public, legal fire dancing show in the western hemisphere featuring 97 artists in 39 acts creating a 2+ hour program at the 8th Annual Temple of Poi Fire Dancing Expo on April 27, 2013.

2013 Union Square Fire Dancing Expo
Saturday, April 27, 2013 (8p)
Union Square, SF
FREE

Most performers are practicing the ancient Maori art of Poi, those balls engulfed in flames, swinging from the end of chords. These world-class artists gather to bring you an expo featuring poi, but also hoops, staff, sword and fan dancing set on fire.