Bellydancing with Fire was created to introduce experienced belly dancers to basic concepts of fire performance and give fire performers new ways to use familiar tools. It gives instruction on movements that work wonderfully with three of the foundational tools: candles, handlamps and palm torches.

All of the movement instruction and practise sessions can be applied to non-fire props if you find that fire is not right for you or your venue.

Bellydancing with Fire includes sections on:

• Tools
• Fuel
• Costuming
• Safety
• Movement technique
• Practice sessions
• Performance
• Photo gallery

About the teacher: Leslie's imagination was captured by bellydance in 1995 and she has not been able to escape yet! As a massage therapist and yoga practitioner her classes are designed with your bodies health and vitality in mind. Her lifelong passion for the circus led her to fire performance in 2001. She was honored with the opportunity to perform for the cast of Cirque du Soleil and has created many large-scale fire performances for everyone from Bumbershoot to Burningman.

Leslie can be seen in performances with her belly dance troupe Raqs Serpentine and fire performance troupe Pyrosutra. She has been co-producing the Pyramid Lounge, a monthly belly dance show, since March 2003. And works at the Nationally acclaimed Circus Arts Center, The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts, in Seattle, WA.

"Leslie Rosen's performance style is regal, yet playfully inviting."
Lara Paxton
Artistic Director of Circus Contraption

"Leslie is the priestess of fire, keeper of the sacred Flame. Fire is her consort. Her dancing is mesmerizing."
Delilah
Bellydance Legend