Category Archives: Dance

iMix: Psybient Spring 2010 GlitterGirl Mix, Part III

If you missed Part I and Part II of the Psybient mix series, it’s not too late to get in on the fun. Here’s the third and final installment of the Spring 2010 Psybient Mix for flow spinning. This mix … Continue reading

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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 workshop focuses on helping people integrate new patterns, flow and expression into their style using the Poi Rapid Integration Tool, affectionately known as “The Dot … Continue reading

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Fan: Infinite Combo (5.28.10) by GlitterGirl

For years I’ve been working with combos in the context of poi and hoop but only now started with fan combinations. My own theory is that as one learns the moves linked together in a specific combination, like a weave … Continue reading

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Artist Profile: Bradley Allbee

Tonight’s artist profile features Bradley Allbee from West Los Angeles. He has come up to San Francisco for his first solo performance at this year’s Temple of Poi Fire Expo. Bradley picked up his first pair of poi in 2007 … Continue reading

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Artist Profile: Corey

Today’s artist profile features Corey. Corey has always been a natural performer, finding the languages of theatre and dance her words of choice throughout life.  Following these words has led her on a unique path which, perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, … Continue reading

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Artist Profile: Aileen Lawlor

Today’s artist profile features Aileen Lawlor, one of the founding members of the Bay Area’s Vulcan Crew and Fire Smoothie. Aileen grew up in New Jersey and studied theatre arts throughout her youth, developing a love for performance and acting.  … Continue reading

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Artist Profile: Jaden Rose

Today’s artist profile features Jaden Rose from Solar Flare in San Francisco, California. Jaden has always been a bit of pryo. She started making small twig bonfires on cold mornings while waiting for the elementary school bus. Born with a … Continue reading

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Artist Profile: Kyle Ford

Today’s early afternoon artist profile features Kyle Ford from Pyrotechniq who comes all the way from Iowa City, Iowa. Kyle’s favorite things to do are travel, play with toys, and meet awesome people (go figure). Apart from that, he also … Continue reading

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5th Annual Temple of Poi Fire Dancing Expo Lineup

What: Temple of Poi 2010 Fire Dancing Expo Where: Union Square (Geary and Post) When: April 24, 2009 at 7:50-10:10 pm Cost: Free!! Bring a chair and a blanket and join us April 24, 2009 at 7:50 pm for our … Continue reading

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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 annual Temple of Poi Fire Dancing Expo in San Francisco, California, USA’s Union Square on the main stage. This event is free to the … Continue reading

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