Shin Tip: Episode #10 – Documentarian Requirements
What is a “Documentarian”?
Storytellers and Documentarians have been an important part of the Burning Man culture since its beginning. The images and videos that come out of Black Rock City have helped extend the impact of Burning Man far …
Shin Tip: Episode #9 – Last Minute Video Audition Do’s & Dont’s
Hi Everyone,
The deadline for your Video Audition inches closer, we wanted to cover some important reminders, do’s & don’ts.
We realize that even though this is an exciting time for Fire Groups, there is also stress involved in finalizing …
Shin Tip: Episode #8 – The Importance of Assistant Shins
Now that you are getting a handle on what it takes to manage a fire group, we thought we’d take a moment and talk about Assistant Shins, and their role within your group and the Conclave as a whole.
The …
Shin Tip: Episode #7 – The MayDay Review: Where to go from here…
Thanks to Everyone for jumping through all the hoops and submitting your MayDay Videos!
The Council Members have watched all the videos and critiques have been sent out. Just wanted to resend this again so everyone knows where to go …
Shin Tip: Episode #6 – The MayDay Review: Everything You Need to Know
What is the MayDay Review, where did it come from, and why do we require it?
Over the years, the Fire Conclave Council brainstormed different ways to help Fire Groups prepare for their audition video submissions. We sent out the …
Shin Tip: Episode #5 – Managing 101 (Newbies, Divas, Absences and other Difficult Aspects of Managing a Fire Group)
One of the most difficult aspects of being a Shin is managing all of the fundamental duties needed to run a performance of this magnitude. As Shin, you are expected to wear several different hats, quite frequently at the same …
Call for Ambient Musicians
Hello Musicians,
We are excited to return to Black Rock City in 2023!
This year the Ambient Musicians are implementing some exciting new changes, such as our Mentorship Drum Circles and our new Facebook group so that we, as a …
Shin Tip: Episode #3 How to get to Burning Man regardless of the Fire Conclave
This shin tip is meant to help you start planning on how to get to Burning Man just in case your group doesn’t make it into the Fire Conclave. This is mainly for people who have never been to Burning …
Shin Tip: Episode #2 Choreography 101
Finding Inspiration and Creating your Dance
For those of you who were unable to make our Choreography Forum, we have put together some requirements, definitions and examples of choreography which cover areas that you can focus on to help keep …
Shin Tip: Episode #1 Communication 101 & Our First Shin Forum
Welcome.
Congratulations on submitting your Fire Group’s intention to perform for the 2023 Fire Conclave!
During the first month or so, the passing of information between the Fire Conclave Council and you, then from you to your group (especially larger …