About
Dante's Gypsy Circus is ready to light your fire! You never know what you might see when you catch one of our shows. A professional performance-based collaborative that specializes in fire arts and tribal belly dance, Dante's Gypsy Circus is available for hire and can tailor a performance for your outdoor or indoor space. Located in the greater Cincinnati area, we are available for local and regional shows, festivals, private parties, and other events.
Dante's Performers
Ladi Blaze: Fans, Fire Dancing, Fire Eating, Fire Fingers, Tribal Belly Dance
After dancing at The Center for World Rhythms & Movement for some time, Ladi became friends with Vegas and soon they discovered a shared passion for fire. It was this passion that began the birth of what is now Dante's Gypsy Circus. Along with the other founding members, they decided to take their individual skills and come together to teach each other, perform and share their passion with others.
After dancing at The Center for World Rhythms & Movement for some time, Ladi became friends with Vegas and soon they discovered a shared passion for fire. It was this passion that began the birth of what is now Dante's Gypsy Circus. Along with the other founding members, they decided to take their individual skills and come together to teach each other, perform and share their passion with others.
Cherie Dawn: Fire Dancing, Fire Eating, Fire Snakes, Poi, Tribal Belly Dance
Cherie Dawn has a sense of peace and tranquility in the aura that surrounds her movements. Every time she moves the crowd is overwhelmed with a positive vibe and an ever-glowing smile. Having studied a variety of dance forms (including modern, point/ballet, hip hop, jazz, and tap) all of her life, Cherie began learning the art of tribal belly dance in 2006, when she was also introduced to fire dancing. She now applies fire to all things dance, as it has quickly become her passion.
Cherie Dawn has a sense of peace and tranquility in the aura that surrounds her movements. Every time she moves the crowd is overwhelmed with a positive vibe and an ever-glowing smile. Having studied a variety of dance forms (including modern, point/ballet, hip hop, jazz, and tap) all of her life, Cherie began learning the art of tribal belly dance in 2006, when she was also introduced to fire dancing. She now applies fire to all things dance, as it has quickly become her passion.
Dex: Poi, Palm Torches, Orb, Tribal Belly Dance
Dex has the powers to manifest in unexpected places. In 2006 she began learning the art of tribal belly dance at The Center for World Rhythms & Movement as well as spinning poi. She was inspired after meeting Vegas and Ladi Blaze and her passion for the Fire Arts was lit. Dex first joined the troupe as a dedicated fire safety and now performs as well as contributing to the overall audiovisual effects of performances.
Dex has the powers to manifest in unexpected places. In 2006 she began learning the art of tribal belly dance at The Center for World Rhythms & Movement as well as spinning poi. She was inspired after meeting Vegas and Ladi Blaze and her passion for the Fire Arts was lit. Dex first joined the troupe as a dedicated fire safety and now performs as well as contributing to the overall audiovisual effects of performances.
Laura: Tribal Belly Dance
Laura began learning the art of tribal belly dance in 2007, studying at the Center for World Rhythms and Movement. At World Rhythms and since then, she has studied from some of the best dancers in Cincinnati and has herself become a respected performer. While belly dance is currently Laura's main form of movement, ballet and bollywood have also influenced her. Joining Dante's Gypsy Circus in 2009, she began learning to fire dance with palm torches, and has interests in fire staff, fans, poi, and hoop.
Laura began learning the art of tribal belly dance in 2007, studying at the Center for World Rhythms and Movement. At World Rhythms and since then, she has studied from some of the best dancers in Cincinnati and has herself become a respected performer. While belly dance is currently Laura's main form of movement, ballet and bollywood have also influenced her. Joining Dante's Gypsy Circus in 2009, she began learning to fire dance with palm torches, and has interests in fire staff, fans, poi, and hoop.
Azara: Tribal Belly Dance
Azara was immediately captivated when she first saw belly dance at a renaissance festival; the dancers were performing American Tribal Style (ATS) and Azara had never seen anything like it. Needless to say, she was hooked. She chose to try out a class or two, and that has turned into five years of study, along with a new love for the Fire Arts. She has learned from an ATS/fusion troupe called Blue Moon in Raleigh NC, and over the years she has also studied oriental as well as gothic belly dance. Although Azara will always consider herself a student of this dance as there is always something new to learn, she also shares her knowledge of the art by teaching classes in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also a certified ashtanga vinyasa yoga instructor as well as a licensed massage therapist.
Azara was immediately captivated when she first saw belly dance at a renaissance festival; the dancers were performing American Tribal Style (ATS) and Azara had never seen anything like it. Needless to say, she was hooked. She chose to try out a class or two, and that has turned into five years of study, along with a new love for the Fire Arts. She has learned from an ATS/fusion troupe called Blue Moon in Raleigh NC, and over the years she has also studied oriental as well as gothic belly dance. Although Azara will always consider herself a student of this dance as there is always something new to learn, she also shares her knowledge of the art by teaching classes in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also a certified ashtanga vinyasa yoga instructor as well as a licensed massage therapist.
Pyrophilia: Fans, Fire Eating, Rope Dart
With an eye for choreography and movement, Pyrophilia has honed her stage presence to a hot, sharp point. DGC's resident gothic belly dancer, She is also learning the art of tribal belly dance under the tutelage of Keshvar Project member Camille Wagner and is a founding member of Salome's Spiral dance troupe.
With an eye for choreography and movement, Pyrophilia has honed her stage presence to a hot, sharp point. DGC's resident gothic belly dancer, She is also learning the art of tribal belly dance under the tutelage of Keshvar Project member Camille Wagner and is a founding member of Salome's Spiral dance troupe.
Dante's Safeties
Dwayne Haas: Fire Safety
Some say he doesn't exist, others say (like the Dark Knight) he comes with Gatorade and kitty litter only when the need is greatest. In addition to being a fire safety for the dancers, Dwayne also uses his artistic talents to contribute to the overall audiovisual effects of the dancers' performances.
Some say he doesn't exist, others say (like the Dark Knight) he comes with Gatorade and kitty litter only when the need is greatest. In addition to being a fire safety for the dancers, Dwayne also uses his artistic talents to contribute to the overall audiovisual effects of the dancers' performances.
Pokes Ferguson: Fire Safety
Master Pokes hails from Texas and serves the troupe as a fire safety, maker, occasional performer and consistent proselytizer.
Master Pokes hails from Texas and serves the troupe as a fire safety, maker, occasional performer and consistent proselytizer.
Mac McFarland: Fire Safety
Said to hail from a more northern locale, Mac's specialties are building big fires and smooth talking the ladies. He likes his machete. You can find Mac wood busting and fire tending at several regional festivals East of the Mississippi.
Said to hail from a more northern locale, Mac's specialties are building big fires and smooth talking the ladies. He likes his machete. You can find Mac wood busting and fire tending at several regional festivals East of the Mississippi.
Dante's Founders
These are the four people who founded Dante's Gypsy Circus in 2007.
Ladi Blaze: Fans, Fire Dancing, Fire Eating, Fire Fingers, Tribal Belly Dance
After dancing at The Center for World Rhythms & Movement for some time, Ladi became friends with Vegas and soon they discovered a shared passion for fire. It was this passion that began the birth of what is now Dante's Gypsy Circus. Along with the other founding members, they decided to take their individual skills and come together to teach each other, perform and share their passion with others.
After dancing at The Center for World Rhythms & Movement for some time, Ladi became friends with Vegas and soon they discovered a shared passion for fire. It was this passion that began the birth of what is now Dante's Gypsy Circus. Along with the other founding members, they decided to take their individual skills and come together to teach each other, perform and share their passion with others.
Vegas Vanga: Fans, Fire Breathing, Fire Dancing, Fire Eating, Transfers, Poi, Tribal Belly Dance
Vegas has an obsessive personality, loves fire, loves to argue with Ladi Blaze and loves the energy between performer and audience. She has been tribal belly dancing for several years through The Center for World Rhythms & Movement. She has been seen performing with Gaiananda Music and Dance Ensemble, The Cinnamon Sisters and Tree of Life World Music as well as Dante's Gypsy Circus and has recently earned her suspenders as a fire tender and wood-buster.
Vegas has an obsessive personality, loves fire, loves to argue with Ladi Blaze and loves the energy between performer and audience. She has been tribal belly dancing for several years through The Center for World Rhythms & Movement. She has been seen performing with Gaiananda Music and Dance Ensemble, The Cinnamon Sisters and Tree of Life World Music as well as Dante's Gypsy Circus and has recently earned her suspenders as a fire tender and wood-buster.
Yehuda ben Aesh: Fire Breathing, Spear, Staff
Yehuda's amazing talent with the fire staff came from 15 years of self taught Martial Arts experience. Upon lighting the staff for the first time it was instantly known that he was a perfect fit. The Martial Arts training Yehuda has practiced was influenced by such things as Anime, Kung Fu, and Samurai movies, along with his brother who taught him some of his moves. Yehuda's passion for the arts comes through to the audience with his powerful stance and captivating rhythms. He recently earned his suspenders as a fire tender and wood-buster.
Yehuda's amazing talent with the fire staff came from 15 years of self taught Martial Arts experience. Upon lighting the staff for the first time it was instantly known that he was a perfect fit. The Martial Arts training Yehuda has practiced was influenced by such things as Anime, Kung Fu, and Samurai movies, along with his brother who taught him some of his moves. Yehuda's passion for the arts comes through to the audience with his powerful stance and captivating rhythms. He recently earned his suspenders as a fire tender and wood-buster.
Tommy Schneider: Fire Breathing, Fire Eating
A street performer from New Orleans, a renegade hiding in Boston, 6 feet tall and covered in black leather, Tommy has a mythos as thick as french cream with an attitude to match.
A street performer from New Orleans, a renegade hiding in Boston, 6 feet tall and covered in black leather, Tommy has a mythos as thick as french cream with an attitude to match.