Category Archives: Technique
MakeUp Workshop, August 11
Join us Wednesday, August 11, from 8-11 pm for a three hour introduction to aqua color makeup. This three hour workshop will introduce you to the art of watercolor makeup application where we’ll cover various topics including: * working with … Continue reading
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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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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Behind the Waist Wrap Class Preview
Though we’ve been offering this class for years, we’re only now getting around to a class preview video for the Intermediate IIF: Behind the Waist Wrap class which focuses on the waist wrap and other behind the back movements including: … 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
Franklin Method Class — Donation/Free
A former Temple of Poi student will be teaching a series of Franklin Method workshops on Tuesdays from 7 PM – 8 PM starting May 25 and for a 3 weeks trial. This is the first time we are offering … Continue reading
The Energy Bubble
For all you performers looking to improve your skill as a performer — not your technique with the tool itself — here’s a great little perspective on why learning more skills may not be the place you need to focus. … Continue reading
Posted in Fan, Flow, Flow Tools, Hoop, Performance, Poi, Rope Dart, Staff, Technique
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Celebrating Life In the Moment
I recently read a post by a woman who was celebrating her life and experience as she was, completely appreciating her journey even as she noticed her own discomfort. I was quite inspired and wrote a little comment at the … Continue reading
Reversals, CAPS and Hybrids
In the past few months I’ve switched to HDPE tubing on my hoop and dropped from a 41.5″ 160 PSI irrigation tube hoop to a 38″ inch in the HDPE. This has been a sizable endeavor for me and in … Continue reading
