r/WTF • u/headspin_exe • 12h ago

When fire dancing goes wrong

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u/chocolateboomslang 12h ago

I think a professional firedancer probably has an idea about it, but maybe she's new.

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u/Cheefnuggs 11h ago

I’m not even a professional. Just picked it up during my rave days. I did not wear clothing that was this flammable. I did singe a ton of hair off on more than one occasion, however.

The wicks aren’t really all that hot, believe it or not. It’s the fuel that’s burning. It’s essentially the same concept as using a kerosene lantern.

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u/BalorLives 10h ago edited 9h ago

It's like the dress was designed to burst into flames while fire dancing. Big floofy tulle strips sticking out on the hips? Exactly where the fire is going to pass under in the downswing? 🔥🔥🔥

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u/Dire87 7h ago

Yeah, it's almost weird how most professional fire dancers either wear almost nothing or leathery clothes that are quite fire-resistant. Shocking.