Fire Weavers

Performers

Fire Weavers Duo

In 2003 Sophie and Amber, two professional fire dancers, met and joined forces to create the Fire Weavers and to bring a unique form of entertainment to all types of events. Audiences of all ages are left captivated by the magic and mystery of their dancing flames. They are presently based in the Ottawa/Gatineau area ( Canada) and are more than happy to travel.

Sophie Latreille

Amber Robson

Sophie has been performing and teaching performing arts since the age of 15 in 1990. It began with her love of dance, training extensively in many different forms of dance, and dancing professionally for 2 years. While taking a break from the dance world, travelling for 3 years in North and Central America, she met several circus troupes who made lasting impressions. During one of these encounters she discovered poi, the Polynesian art form of spinning balls at the ends of strings, which could also be performed as spinning fire chains. From her first encounter with fire poi, she knew it was something she was going to do. Mostly self-taught, sometimes exchanging with other artists, Sophie has always pushed the limits to see just how far the techniques and artistry of poi could be taken. Expressive by nature, blending poi and dance, her aspiration for creating original pieces of art has resulted in highly unique and dynamic fire performances.

2001 was the start of Sophie's performances with local circus groups. In 2003, she met Amber, also a professional fire dancer, and together they created the Fire Weavers. Every year these two women create a new and more spectacular fire show seen at all types of events. This impressive fire show has won national awards as well as rave reviews.

Sophie's exploration of other types of circus arts such as juggling, hula hooping, flower-sticks, clowning and acrobatics, culminates in the creation of Mini Cirque, a group of artists that animate events and teach circus skills in various schools. Sophie now makes her living solely as both performer and teacher in the circus arts.

Amber began fire spinning as a hobby which came from her love of dance, and is perhaps an outward representation of her inner Sagittarius (a fire sign). She has a diverse background in movement and music including contemporary and African dance, martial arts, yoga and has more recently taken up breakdancing. She was introduced to poi by an Australian friend in 1999 and has been self-taught since then gaining much inspiration through experiences with other international fire artists. She has recently discovered a passion for the hula hoop which continues to be a highlight of the fire show. Her professional fire dancing career began in Halifax in 2002 where she joined Ash Circle Fire Troupe to perform in the Halifax International Buskers Festival. When she came to live in Ottawa in 2003, she created Fire Weavers with local fire dancer Sophie Latreille. Performing with the Fire Weavers has been a great experience, and she has particularly enjoyed contributing to the magical atmosphere of some fabulous events - so far her favourite venues have been the Montreal Jazz Fest and the Ottawa Lumiere Festival.

Circus and glow performers

Mini Cirque is a group of enthusiastic and professional entertainers; children bond easily with them and adults will remember their experience for a long time. Each performer comes from a different performance background in the circus arts and each brings a special aspect to the whole. In addition to Sophie Latreille and Amber Robson you find among them: Alain Bard, juggler and stilt walker, Jean-Guy Beaudry, juggler and unicyclist, Karl Amyot, juggler, Thomas Sparks, acrobat, juggler and children’s animator, Sylvie Gauthier, multi-talented performer and many more performers and make-up artists. The Mini Cirque members have worked in various schools, daycares, museums, shopping centres, hospitals, resorts, nightclubs, corporate events, retirement centers, parties, fairs and festivals in the greater Ottawa/Gatineau area, the Montreal area, as well as abroad.

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