Category Archives: Poi
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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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: Gatamala
Today’s artist profile features Gatamala from Fire Euphoria. Gatamala’s interest in the fire arts began after attending Burning Man in 1998. A costume and craft goddess, she also utilizes her training from the Crucible and overall savvyness to create beautiful … 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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Artist Profile: Zan Moore
As the Temple of Poi 2010 Fire Dancing Expo approaches, we will be featuring artist profiles on some of the amazing cast of our show. The first in our series features Zan Moore from Instruments of the Now who comes … 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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