Phoenix Fire is a multidisciplinary company of performance artists based in St Petersburg, Florida.
We perform at private and community events, including parties, weddings, festivals, art shows, business celebrations, and corporate events.
We are available to perform throughout the state of Florida and internationally!
Fire dancing is our specialty, and we have several options for customizing these performances. We also offer customizable LED performances, ballet and contemporary dance, ambient performing, and training/mentoring opportunities for aspiring performers .
Meet the Creators
Anthony Gress: Founder
Anthony has been practicing flow arts and fire dancing for 9 years. He was first introduced to flow arts with a pair of poi made from socks, which were gifted to him by a close friend in Orlando, Florida. His passion for these arts grew over the years, and inspired him to share the art form with others.
Anthony has several years of experience providing fire and LED performances for private and community events. He has performed alongside musical artists such as Random Rab, Papadosio, The Polish Ambassador, and Rising Appalachia. His performance style is fluid and grounded, drawing influence from tai-chi, yoga and modern dance. He has trained with artists such as Aileen Lawlor, KC Allen, Matt Ruffner, Krisstina Hawks and Skiffle Hazlitt.
By day, Anthony lives in Saint Petersburg, FL and is a software engineer and a certified yoga instructor. He coded this website from the ground up! He is thrilled to bring performances to his community and bring opportunities to rising artists.
Sami Mangione: Creative Director
Sami came into the world of fire dancing with an extensive background in competitive gymnastics and dance. When she discovered the creative possibilities of flow arts, she dove into the community.
Sami has her BA in Dance from the University of Florida, and was granted several performance opportunities throughout her college career with the university and through Phoenix. In addition to flow arts, she has studied acrobatics, contemporary dance, ballet, and West African dance.
Currently, she serves as creative director for Phoenix, where she handles booking, hires performers, choreographs shows, and directs Rising Phoenix.
She is also the founder of Wild Haven Somatics, where she teaches creative and contemplative mind-body practices.