Get lit at Canada's first school of fire arts starting this month

Montreal is about to get lit.

Actually.

Montrealers are invited to join the growing and searing experience of pyrotechnic fire art.

The Academy of Fire Arts is the hottest new school in town. They promote a safe and professional environment where students can learn how to use a variety of fire tools including poi, staff, rope dart, fire dancing, and fire breathing.

The school is located at the TOHU Circus and they teach new students the disciplines, techniques and safety protocol used in high level, professional fire performances. Anybody is urged to join with no fire-experience required.

A professional photographer will be on hand at every class to document the experience.

Graduating students are issued a certificate showing their certification to perform fire art shows and events.

The school offers a variety of training courses and lessons ranging from 4, 8 and 16 hours.

They also offer a four-course fire-breathing lesson for $400.

Montreal’s Academy of Fire Arts

• When: the academy opened on May 31
• Time: 9 am – 5 pm
• Where: 2345 Rue Jarry Est
• Price: 2 hours: $149, 4 hours: $249, 8 hours: $359

See also

• Get your drink on at Montreal's first ever Cocktailfest next month
• Montreal's amazing new urban park is open for the summer (PHOTOS)
• A Caribbean festival is taking over Sainte Catherine Street this summer