News Archive
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Playa Time! (No Classes Sept. 1st, 8th)
Posted on August 17, 2010 | No CommentsHello all! As the days count closer and closer to Burning Man, we here at Controlled Burn Reno need to remind you that there will be NO classes and NO practice on September 1st, and September 8th! That, and Controlled Burn will be UNREACHABLE via... -
PLEASE VOTE! RNR’s Local “Best of” voting begins…
Posted on August 13, 2010 | No CommentsIn the past, Controlled Burn has been honored to have been selected as “Best Local Dance Company”. This year, we are going to see if we can do something REALLY crazy! Is it possible for us to place in more than one category?!? To do... -
Compression Wrap-Up…THANK YOU!
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe photo on the left was taken by our friend, Andy “Playarazzi”. As with any public event, we are VERY interested in making it the most positive experience possible, for everyone. Because of that, I need to put a plug in here to TAKE OUR... -
Compression!
Posted on July 12, 2010 | 1 CommentJoin us in just TWO WEEKS for Compression! A Celebration of Fire and Performance Art. Here’s the Press Release: Controlled Burn invites you to attend “Compression”, Reno’s 3rd Annual FESTIVAL featuring ART and FIRE at RENO CITY PLAZA in the heart of downtown as part... -
F.A.Q. Time!
Posted on May 30, 2010 | No CommentsHi all! Matty Pockets here. Recently, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about learning how to fire dance/fire spin. Well, instead of waiting for me or Gemini to get to your questions, here’s some of the most popular questions we’ve been getting, and their... -
“Duel Nature” downtown Reno Art Opening…
Posted on May 24, 2010 | 2 CommentsOur good friend David Kerr was there with his camera, and got some great shots of Controlled Burn doing what we do. This past Friday, on a blustery and cold evening, Kate Raudenbush’s “Duel Nature” was celebrated as it begins a stint in downtown Reno.... -
Summer Classes & New Location!
Posted on May 1, 2010 | 6 CommentsNow that it’s starting to warm up, let’s move things outside shall we? Since summer is right around the corner (well….I’d like to think so at least), we’re going to move practice and classes outside! This means that we’ll also be having Community Burn’s again,... -
CB RAWKED SF Fire Dancing Expo
Posted on April 30, 2010 | 1 CommentCheck out the video above to see Controlled Burn’s performance at the Fire Arts Expo that took place in San Francisco on April 24, 2010. By all accounts, it was an amazing and awesome experience for the members of Controlled Burn, and the crowd seemed... -
Comments: Another new website feature!
Posted on April 7, 2010 | 1 CommentANOTHER new website feature? So soon? Well sure, why not! I’ve been hard at work enabling and testing the new Comment feature here at Controlled Burn Reno central HQ, and it looks like it’s ready for prime-time. What is the Comment feature you ask? Well,... -
Brand new feature!
Posted on April 5, 2010 | No CommentsWant a quick and dirty way to see upcoming events? Well do we have the feature for you! Our brand-spanking new “Events Calendar” is a quick and easy way to navigate upcoming gigs, practice information, and also find out when the next Controlled Burn Reno...

