Community Involvement
Since our inception, Pyrotechniq has been motivated by a pure desire to improve and enhance the lives of those around us. We accomplish this by giving gifts of creative artistry, technical execution, construction, logistics and beautiful fire with communities in Chicago, Iowa, and the midwestern United States. Some of our more recent projects include:
- Looptopia 2008
- The Chicago Green Festival closing ceremonies (2007 and 2008)
- The North Halsted Halloween Parade (2006 and 2007)
- The Edgewater "Edge of the Earth" festivals (2006 and 2007)
- Burners without Borders flood relief outreach on Chicago's South Side
- The Smith Park Children's Carnival
Full Moon Fire Jams
Chicago has a magnificent history of monthly fire jams on the Full Moon. We are happy to host information and the schedule on our Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam page. We are usually present at the jams - see you there! NOTE that this event is not organized or managed by Pyrotechniq.
Combustion Thursdays
Combustion Thursdays started at the beginning of 2006 when the 5 original founders of Pyrotechniq chose to gather each week to spin fire, create amazing things, continue strengthening their bonds, scheme up trouble, and enjoy each other's company. It has since grown beyond the Pyrotechniq troupe and opened to the greater Chicago fire community as a way to share space and learn the fire arts.
When asked about the purpose of Combustion Thursday, "Burn and Learn" is the embodiment of the event. The intention is to focus on the fire arts for the fire community as a place where there's not a large audience. Hence people feel comfortable playing and learning and strengthening community. It's about the spinners, fire or non-fire. All spinners are welcome. We humbly request that these events be limited to current, practicing, and aspiring fire performers.
For more information about Combustion Thursdays, please apply to the Chicago Fire Dancing List.
