September 20th – 29th
In the Fire is a thrilling and heartwarming performance by aerialist and fire-performer Holly Benedetti. The piece explores and honors the work of her father, a fire captain, and is performed to remixed recordings of his memories, accompanied by video projection and a gorgeous score for a chorus of live voices.
Fri Sept 20 7:30pm | Sat Sept 21 7:30pm | Sun Sept 22 2:00pm
Fri Sept 27 7:30pm | Sat Sept 28 7:30pm | Sun Sept 29 2:00pm
In the Fire Performer Bio
Holly Benedetti (Creator/Performer) Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Holly moved to Toronto in 1994 to study at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, where she graduated in 1998. In 2001 Holly began her exploration into the circus arts, beginning with fire performing- dancing, eating, and manipulating. She has since studied Pochinko clown, and aerial dance including silks, rope, hoop, harness, bungee, static and dance trapeze. Holly began her aerial training with Sabrina Pringle in 2005 and has never looked back! Holly has trained with various teachers across Canada, California, and at The Aerial Dance Festival in Colorado. In 2003 Holly co-founded Femmes du Feu, which has created, performed and presented many contemporary circus works. With a passion for bringing the community together, Holly has been organizing cabarets for nearly 20 years. Outside of her performance life Holly is a mother of two, a certified yoga instructor (2001 graduate), a Doctor of Osteopathy (2008 graduate) and teaches ongoing aerial classes.