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2010
Aug
Jul
07
One Minute Lesson: Weave Fountain with Extension
“Here's a simple variation on the weave fountain where the arms and poi extend on ...”
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One Minute Lesson: Under the Leg Weave (and more)
“For all of you looking to add a bit more pizzaz to your weaves -- ...”
Jun
22
One Minute Poi Lesson: Weave Lockout
“The weave lockout is one of the most useful transitional movements for getting into an ...”
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Not Ready for Prime Time
“On Monday June 7, 2010, we'll be offering the next Cultivate Your Practice workshop. This ...”
Fan: Infinite Combo (5.28.10) by GlitterGirl
“For years I've been working with combos in the context of poi and hoop but ...”
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One Minute Lessons: Side Plane Split Direction Drills
“If you're looking to expand your skills with butterflies, split direction weaves (aka, "the impossible ...”
iMix: Psybient Spring 2010 Glitter Mix (Part 2)
May
30
GlitterGirl's 41st Birthday Hoop Video
“Watch GlitterGirl hoop it up celebrating her 41st birthday! This video is the first real ...”
1 comments
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Behind the Waist Wrap Class Preview
“Though we've been offering this class for years, we're only now getting around to a ...”
7 Layer Dip: Size (layer 3)
One Minute Lesson: Split Pinwheel Extensions
“If you've taken any time to study the 7 Layer Dip and look at how ...”
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Montage from Temple of Poi 2010 Fire Dancing Expo
“Special thanks to Mark Day for putting together these montages from the Expo. The footage ...”
One Minute Lesson: Sweep Circle Turn Around Same Direction
“Here's another 1 minute lesson -- this time reviewing the sweep circle (low turn behind ...”
Apr
Mar
Feb
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The Energy Bubble
“For all you performers looking to improve your skill as a performer -- not your ...”
1 comments
07
What Makes a Teacher Credible?
“Let's face it -- if you want to get repeat business with students you need ...”
2 comments
Jan
23
Call for Artists: Temple of Poi 5th Annual Fire Dancing Expo in Union Square, San Francisco
“Please apply only if this vision calls to you. Temple of Poi is hosting the 5th ...”
02
2008 Fire Dancing Expo: Random Spark
“Random Spark lit up the stage second at the 2008 expo with this fun fire ...”
2008 Expo Footage: Kerket
“As we enter the new year, let's start off with some footage from the Temple ...”
2009
“7 Year Anniversary”
Dec
21
Celebrating Life In the Moment
“I recently read a post by a woman who was celebrating her life and experience ...”
Reversals, CAPS and Hybrids
“In the past few months I've switched to HDPE tubing on my hoop and dropped ...”
Nov
23
4 Signs You Need An Office Outside Your Home
“If you're like me and you started your business in your home, you may be ...”
2007 Expo Footage: Delicious
“As we near the end of the footage from the 2007 Expo (most of the ...”
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What I learned Running Temple of Poi
“Here's a mini interview I recently did and I thought some of the things I ...”
05
Instructors: What would be most useful for you?
“In short order, Temple of Poi will be offering an Instructor Circle program. This program ...”
1 comments
01
New Poi Dance Game - A Breakthrough!
“I first started dancing at Sunset Parties the day before my 29th birthday (if you're ...”
4 comments
Oct
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Teachers and Technicians: They Use Different Skills
“I've been threatening to write this piece for months and I'm finally taking a moment ...”
3 comments
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GlitterGirl in the Bahamas (June 2009)
“Here's a set from the Bahamas when we were doing an impromptu performance after our ...”
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New Spin Out Technique for SF Permitted Events
“In an effort to be even more environmentally friendly and accommodate all types of tools, ...”
1 comments
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Sep
30
2007 Expo Footage: Different Spin
“If you missed the finale to the 2007 Expo, you missed one of the hottest ...”
2007 Expo Footage: Tango Sexy
“Like some of the other footage, this Tango duet already appeared on YouTube some months ...”
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2007 Expo Footage: L'umanita
“L'umanita is a collaboration by two Temple of Poi Alumni, Jamie "Sparkaluscious" Luv and Vikki "FireSpice" ...”
2007 Expo Footage: Two Sexy Girls
“Though this was posted some time ago to YouTube, we're finally just getting to this ...”
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So sad... My Rejected Etsy movie entry
“Etsy.com had a contest going on for making a movie about handmade moments. My entry ...”
4 comments
08
2007 Expo Footage: Shredder
“Here's the podcast version of the footage we released a few months ago of Shredder ...”
2007 Expo Footage: LumenAscent
“Here is another in our series of videos we've processed from the 2007 show. As ...”
07
Video: Makeup Technique: Silver and Purple with Swirls
“This is a fun and easy to do makeup job that is perfect for smaller ...”
2007 Fire Expo: Icon
“Though this poi set has been on YouTube for years, we're finally getting around to ...”
1 comments
Glass Cuts (Phillip Glass: Remixed)
05
Wall Planes and Lockouts Class Preview Video
“For those who are unfamiliar with the content of the Intermediate IIC: WallPlanes & Lockouts ...”
02
2007 Expo Footage: Banyan (Straight Staff)
“Here's the podcast version of the footage we released a few months ago of Banyan ...”
2007 Fire Expo: Nightveil (fire fans - 14 people)
“A few months back we released this 14 person fan piece on YouTube and now ...”
2007 Expo Footage: Flowtoys
“Here's more footage from the 2007 fire dancing expo -- and yes, this is recovered ...”
Aug
18
2007 Expo Footage: Kara and Matt of Solar Flare
“Here is another in the series of videos that we've finally managed to get up ...”
2007 Expo Footage: Invisible Best Friend
“Continuing in the series of videos that we've finally managed to get up on the ...”
2007 Expo Footage: Copper Lantern Fire Theater
“Here's the first in a series of videos that we've finally managed to get up ...”
Jul
30
Video: Makeup Technique: Blue Mask with Glitter & Bindis
“For those looking for some fun makeup tips, here's another in GlitterGirl's video makeup series. ...”
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Advanced/Intermediate Poi Turn Class
“Temple of Poi is pleased to announce the new Advanced & Advanced Intermediate Poi Turn ...”
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Video: Makeup Lesson: Purples with Eye Gems
“If you've been looking to do some bold colors with your makeup and don't know ...”
23
Video: Makeup Technique: Applying Gems to Eyes
“Since so many people have been asking about makeup application techniques, GlitterGirl has decided to ...”
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Poi Video: GlitterGirl give some Dallas Love
“While Temple of Poi founder GlitterGirl was having an amazing trip down in Dallas in ...”
1 comments
Jun
15
New Poi and Hoop Classes
“Wanting to prepare for the playa and get acquainted with fire dancing before you see ...”
09
Kiev Fire Fest
“The Chicago Tribune recently did a photo report about the Kiev Fire Festival where we ...”
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Flamethrowers in California
“From Tedward on the NAFAA list: The following is a communique from the State fire Marshal's ...”
May
31
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Additional Classes in Chicago
“Due to unexpectedly wonderful circumstances, GlitterGirl will remain in Chicago for 2 additional weeks. At ...”
1 comments
12
Interviews About the Origin of Temple of Poi
“Over the years, I've been asked lots of questions about the history of Temple of ...”
2 comments
08
Poi Flag Practice with GlitterGirl
“For years now I've been making videos on or around my birthday. Here's a little ...”
Fire Dancing Expo Music List
“We've been getting lots of requests for the music that was used for the show. ...”
Apr
30
The Ego of Performance
“A modified version of this article first appeared in the Winter/Spring Kindle Fire Arts and ...”
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Essay Used for Fire Permit Application
“In case this is useful for anyone else in the community creating an event, I ...”
3 comments
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Fire Permit: Response from Captain Matthews
“I spoke with Captain Matthews at the fire department yesterday (4.23.09) in response to the ...”
Artist Profile: Jenni Van Tassel
“As we continue with our artist profiles for the Temple of Poi 2009 Fire Dancing ...”
Artist Profile: Meghan Claire Pike - MCP
Artist Profile: Yuta
Artist Profile: Brenda "Manzanita" Fagan
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Artist Profile: Mike ICoN
“As we continue with our artist profiles for the Temple of Poi 2009 Fire Dancing ...”
Artist Profile: Plenty
Letters to the San Francisco Fire Department about Permits
“Permit update: I've been told by mutliple people, including Captain Matthews, that the SFFD "is ...”
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Expo After Party
“In celebration of all of the artists who generously donated their time and talent to ...”
1 comments
Artist Profile: Rich Porter
Artist Profile: Luna
Artist Profile: Bliss Butterfly
2 comments
Artist Profile: Michael Parker
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Videos from Temple of Poi 2007 Fire Dancing Expo
“Here are four new clips from the Temple of Poi 2007 Fire Dancing Expo held ...”
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Mar
Feb
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GlitterGirl's Remixed II Electronic Tracks for Poi Fire Dancing
Poi Lesson: Weave Turn Around Tips from GlitterGirl
4 comments
Poi Lesson: Poilates drills for side Plane Giants with GlitterGirl
“Enjoy this 3.5 minute video influenced by the Pilates concepts of subtle muscle awareness and ...”
1 comments
Poi Lesson: Hip Reel UTL, Left Poi, with GlitterGirl
“This 1 minute lesson offers some quick tips for flowing more with weaves as you ...”
Poi Lesson: Advanced Beginner Combo I (20090115) with GlitterGirl
2 comments
Poi Lesson: Basic Stall Drill
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10
Poi Performance: Fire, Flags, Flow and Fun!
2 Mindsets Every Flow Performer Needs to Know About
“ One of the gifts you get when you teach students, is the opportunity to learn ...”
Quintessential Checklist for Flow Performers
5 Tips for Improving Your (Poi Fire Dancing) Flow
“ If you've been struggling with finding your fluidity, we have the answer for you! Check ...”
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