Fire dancing (also known as, "fire twirling," "fire spinning," "fire performance,"or
"fire manipulation") is a group of performance arts or disciplines that involve manipulation
of objects on fire. Typically these objects have one or more bundles of wicking, which are
soaked in fuel and ignited. Some of these disciplines are related to juggling or baton twirling
(both forms of Object Manipulation), and there is also an affinity between fire dancing and
rhythmic gymnastics. Fire dancing is often performed to music. Fire dancing has been a
traditional part of cultures from around the world, and modern fire performance often
includes visual and stylistic elements from many traditions.