JOSEPH CANCILLA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

With over 27 years of fire performance experience, Joseph is a seasoned and dynamic entertainer. He began performing at age 3 and started spinning the Samoan Fire-Knife at 12, later expanding his skills to collaborate with variety fire & circus performers.

Joseph has showcased his talents at prestigious events like TEDx Ogden, Resorts World Las Vegas for the NHL + NFL, the Stadium of Fire, and the Burning Man Fire Conclave in 2019. In late 2022, he made his international debut.

Known as an "Experience Architect," Joseph specializes in crafting custom shows tailored to any special occasion, blending his extensive event planning and production expertise with unforgettable performances.

Performance Types: Samoan Fire-Knife, Short Staff, Fire Poi, Fire Sword, Lyco Sword, Rope Dart, Fire Torches, AcroYoga, AcroFire.

To learn more about Joseph, visit:
www.JosephCancilla.com

TARA CANCILLA

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
FINANCES + PAYROLL + PERFORMER

Tara has been dancing and performing since she could walk. Growing up with a mother who owned a dance studio, dance has been an integral part of her life. For Tara, dancing is when she feels happiest—it's a moment where time seems to stop, allowing her to experience pure peace and acceptance. From a young age, her dream was always to become a dancer, and now, she is living that dream.

Performance Types:  Fire Fans, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Polynesian Dance.

ROSE WILD

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
SALES + MARKETING + PERFORMER

Rose Wild was born in California and raised in Utah. Rose grew up doing ballet. After 16 years of ballet she got her certificate in STOTT Pilates and then was introduced to pole, aerial arts, and fire performing. Loving the community and athleticism of pole she got into competing and eventually started teaching, bringing her knowledge from ballet and Pilates into her contortion, hammock, Lyra, and adult pole classes. She then went on to travel the west coast and perform in various clubs and continues to perform burlesque, fire, and pole for various gigs.

Performance Types: Burlesque Fans, Pole, Aerial Pole, Chair, Lyra, Fire Fans, Fire Poi, Long Staff, Fire Torches, AcroFire