Category Archives: Flow Tools
One Minute Lesson: Weave Fountain with Extension
Here’s a simple variation on the weave fountain where the arms and poi extend on the return from the underhand weave back to the overhand weave. This quick lesson demonstrates the sequence going from overhand on the left to underhand … Continue reading
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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 — or maybe add some under the leg movement within the weave — here’s a fun variation on the weave itself with the under the leg … Continue reading
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iMix: Psybient Spring 2010 Glitter Mix (Part 2)
This iMix contains the track that started if all off by Synsun called “Slow Down” and with a quick Shazam (an iPhone app that identifies a track — as long as it lives in the iTunes database — by hearing … Continue reading
GlitterGirl’s 41st Birthday Hoop Video
Watch GlitterGirl hoop it up celebrating her 41st birthday! This video is the first real flow set since her downsizing from 160PSI 43″ hoop to the 38″ HDPE tubing — a long and arduous journey back to, more or less … Continue reading
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7 Layer Dip: Size (layer 3)
As we continue our exploration into the 7 Layer Dip, we’ll begin focusing on the size layer of the dip. As we already discussed when talking about the height layer of the dip, contrast is really a key piece of … Continue reading
One Minute Lesson: Sweep Circle Turn Around Same Direction
Here’s another 1 minute lesson — this time reviewing the sweep circle (low turn behind the back, high turn behind the head, connected) turning around. You will need to know both directions — clockwise and anti clockwise — to put … Continue reading
5th Annual Temple of Poi Fire Dancing Expo Program
With the show about to happen tomorrow, today I’d like to first post a thank you for all the support and help from the artists who have taken their time and donated it to this cause as well as those … Continue reading
Artist Profile: Tempest
Today’s artist profile features student artist Becky “Tempest” Cook, who will be performing with Black or White. Tempest discovered the art of fire dancing at Burning Man in 2003. Between her love of music and dance and what friends have … Continue reading
Artist Profile: Celsius Maximus
Tonight’s artist profile features returning Expo artist Celsius Maximus spinning out out of Monterey, CA performing his custom tools the fire fans and his infamous double fire swords. Celsius has been honing his skills for the fire arts for years … Continue reading
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
