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FREE Halloween Fire Shows Nanaimo Victoria

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young fire dancer in Parksville for Halloween fire show

Would you dare to open Pandora’s Box?

Suppose someone gave you you a mysterious present, wrapped in ribbons and bows, but with a warning that once opened, it can never again be contained. What would you do?

Come see VestaFire’s re-imagining of the Pandora’s box mythos!

Bring the family to our Fabulous Theatrical Fire Show- a 30 min fire dancing circus extravaganza to culminate Nanaimo and Victoria’s Downtown’s Halloween events. We are including crazy set design and flame effects! There are 8 people in the troupe, and significant costume, prop, fuel, and insurance costs to produce this large scale show- your busking donation supports LOCAL artists and cultural events happening in your community.

Two FREE public shows!

OCT 29th, NANAIMO, 4:30pm Diana Krall Plaza – part of the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association’s Halloween Howl Event!
OCT 30th, VICTORIA, 4:30, Government Street in front of Irish Times Pub: part of the Greater Victoria Festival Society’s Wicked Victoria Event!

 

Ongoing Circus lessons in Nanaimo

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Circus Lesson Description We had a WONDERFUL time teaching the SOLD OUT Vesta Circus Summer Camp 2015! We would LOVE for kids to join us in our new ONGOING Circus lessons Thursdays, 3:45- 4:45, starting September 24th, at Beban. We have only 10 spaces, and will fill up quickly! Registration is open Aug 26th through Parks and Rec. We will be covering all props in depth, as well as STILTING and choreography. Students may be invited to join us performing at local festivals such as Canada Day and Bathtub! COME PLAY WITH US! Children enjoy circus summer camps with Vesta

Circus and Aerial in Nanaimo, Spring Break 2015

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THE 10th ANNUAL SPRING BREAK BODY TALK PROGRAM

Vesta is so excited to be partnering with Aeriosa to bring Circus Dance and Aerials to Nanaimo! We are running a week long program this spring break March 23-28th 2015, at the Romper Room Climbing Centre.  This is for ALL AGES- teens, adults and children over 8.

TEENS: 10AM to 2PM
ALL AGES: 5:30PM to 8:30PM 

We will be teaching Hoop and Poi, while Aeriosa will be teaching their unique style of aerial dance, culminating with a spectacular show on March 28th.

Produced by Crimson Coast Dance Society and their Body Talk Program

More information and registration through Crimson Coast Dance Society!

Register now for BodyTalk2015!

Register now for BodyTalk2015!

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Circus Lessons in Nanaimo!

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Vesta Entertainment is SO excited to be able to offer ongoing circus lessons in Nanaimo for both children AND adults!! Circus makes you smarter, more creative and innovative by fostering right/left brain integration and promoting coordination. Not to mention its an amazing workout!

Who: Kids 8-12 years old, 10 – 11 AM. SUNDAYS

Teen/Adults- 11-12:30 pm SUNDAYS 15$ registered, 20$ drop in.

Where: Nanaimo Gymnastics School, 1975 Bollinger Road, Nanaimo BC.

What: Prop manipulation and Circus skills! Don’t be a one trick pony- come learn how to spin ALL the things- poi, staff, hoop dance, rope dart, juggle, contact juggle, stilting, unicycling, and more! Stage presence, character work, movement and choreography will also be explored. Circus is a non-competitive, creative sport that provides the basics of rhythmic gymnastics prop work.

Our children’s class is an ongoing registered program, and we are currently accepting drop ins for our adult/teen lessons from 11-12:30 every Sunday. Come brush up on your technique, or try out a new prop! If you are interested in performing, we often recruit new troupe members from our students. Come Play With Us!

Register Now!

Halloween Fire Show in Lantzville- Oct 17th!

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Pirate Doublestaff skull

Dare you defy the fiery kiss of DEATH?

Secrets of the BONE-fire!

Join VestaFire in a fiery celebration of eerie myth and magic. The veil between worlds is thin, and Death is drawing near.. who will win in the epic battle between Darkness and Light?


Bundle up the kids and come get into the spooky spirit. As this is at a private residence, please bring chairs, and, if you wish, a carved pumpkin to contribute to our stage ambiance. Baked goods and hot chocolate will be available from the concession.

Date: Friday Oct 17th, start at 7:00.
Cost: $10 per person or $25 for a family. Tickets at the door.
Where: 7026 Arbutus Cres, Lantzville BC
For further information: 250-816-5545

This is the annual Halloween fundraising show for Vesta, Nanaimo’s contemporary circus and fire performance troupe. Funds raised assist with the rental of our winter practice studio.

Vesta is internationally acclaimed, performing internationally with tours of both Asia and the USA. Their spectacular fire shows have been the highlight of many local events such as the VIEX and Winterfest. Vesta also runs summer camps, and teaches ongoing circus lessons for kids and adults at Nanaimo Gymnastics School. They are funded via ArtStarts in Schools as ‘artist in residence’ to teach and perform in schools- this year teaching grade 2’s and 4’s at Coal Tyee Elementary.

Please share this event with your friends, family and networks! Thank you for your support of Arts and Culture in your community!

Spectactular Wedding Entertainment

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Celebrate the FIRE of your love with our original and innovative wedding entertainment!

Celebrate…
with a fire show- the perfect wedding reception entertainment choice to guarantee a day to remember.  A beautiful sunset fire performance choreographed to your special song, or a spectacular group fire show, makes a great addition to your special day and will captivate your guests. For extra ‘Wow’ factor, flame effects can be added to our finale to truly impress.

Entrance…

your guests with our roving entertainers; talented contact jugglers who skillfully perform illusions with mesmerizing crystal balls, graceful flow wanderers who mystify the crowd with levitating wands, and interactive magicians who amuse and play with the guests.   Your friends and family join in the fun without having to be ‘on stage’- the perfect way to create interest, ice breaker conversation, and entertainment while guests are waiting for your big entrance.

Relax…

Our shows are the perfect complement to resort and beach weddings, or any venue with an outdoor area. Small flame shows, roving entertainment, and LED stage shows can be performed at most indoor venues too!  Our confident, experienced and easy going wedding entertainers ensure that whilst we concentrate on exciting fire and circus performances to thrill and amaze, you can simply relax, and enjoy.

Pricing…

Our spectacular wedding entertainment packages start at $500.00 for a 15 min two person fire show, plus travel (if you are outside the Central Island area). Contact us NOW to book!

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Wild Craft Circus- Spring Break Workshop March 18 2014

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Wild Craft Circus

March 18 2014 9 AM- 5 PM

Walk into a world of imagination in this combination of Circus Camp and Wild Craft Play! Choose your own adventure and discover your inner super hero. Get outside. Craft your character. Navigate our magical world through circus skills. Join SoLe Adventure and Vesta Entertainment on this life altering adventure. Bring a lunch, dress for epic outdoor adventures, and Come Play With Us!

We’ll have snacks to share too!

Maximum 10 kids, 8-12 years old.

Register HERE

Check out the video of the Vesta Summer Camp!

Jenna onstage with LED hoop

VestaFire: Fireworks and Flame Effects Team

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Pyrotechnics and Flame Effects are the perfect way to augment and enhance our fire performance shows. They provide a spectacular backdrop for our larger corporate shows, or a well placed ‘punch’ to our smaller events.  Headed by Cam Bremner, the VestaFire pyrotechnic team is a solid crew of experienced technicians, who can design and implement a spectacular fireworks display to WOW your clients. Prices range depending on number of charges, type of effect, and size of show. Contact us now to discuss incorporating pyrotechnics into your festival or corporate event!

CAM

A graduate of BCIT’s Electronics Technologist program, Cam is a certified Display Fireworks Supervisor and Pyrotechnician with more than 5 years experience in pyrotechnics and fireworks, both large and small. He has 10 years experience with Burningman Emergency Services Department, and has been fireworks supervisor, lead and co-lead on many pyro projects for the Victoria KindleArts projects. Cam is also a member of Disaster Area, a Vancouver fire and arts collective. (BCIT 1997)

Terry on the ATV mobile Propane Cannon

Terry on the ATV mobile Propane Cannon

Terry is the visionary responsible for many of Vesta’s large scale flame effects. From propane cannons to CO2 blasters, Terry is always creating unique and fabulous crowd pleasers that add that special punch to any show.  He is also a  Pyrotechnician.

Pyro enhanced LED Hoop routine
Pyro Enhanced Fire routine
Fire Finale with Pyro enhancement
Large Pyro effects- Burn In The Forest, 2012
Planned Explosion, Burn In The Forest 2012
Logo Pilot Light for Propane Cannon
Propane Cannon with VF pilot light

Join us for the Carnivale of Lost Souls- Lantzville-Oct 26th 2013

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Carnival of Lost Souls- a VestaFire production

It’s Halloween, and this Circus has a Dark Side!

Oct 26th 2013 Gate opens at 7:00, show starts at 7:30

7026 Arbutus Cres, Lantzville BC

Come join VestaFire for a spectacular private show full of Halloween Spookery!  We would like to invite our family, friends, and local fans to a special private 30 min showing of our favorite fire theatrical acts. We will also be selling Hot Chocolate and baked goodies by donation to Kat’s upcoming Spark Circus trip- teaching and performing for the orphans and refugees on the Burma border.

Admission-  only $ 5  per person, and kids under 5 are free!

Bring your own Chairs, Mug, and make sure to Bundle Up! Don’t forget your Camera too- we LOVE to see fan photos!!

If you use Facebook Please RSVP here on the Facebook Event RRSP

Still have questions? Give us a call- 250-816-5545

Fire Bull Whip
Dragon Staff

Spook-Tacular Halloween Party Entertainment

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Halloween season is upon us! VestaFire provides spectacular choreographed fire shows for Halloween events! We also can provide non-fire costumed roving entertainment for indoor venues.

Here’s some pictures from last Halloween’s “Stories from the Bone-Fire” at Errington hall- a 20 min theatrical show dramatizing the battle between Darkness and the Sun, to win dominion over the earth on All Hallow’s Eve.

As well, scroll down to see a video of our Banshee Stilt costume- perfect for Halloween trick or treating! Or, book our Illuminated Robot Costumes with CO2 Blaster and Fibreoptic Whips!

Book NOW to ensure our availability for your big event!