Intermediate IIIxy Poi Intensive

Course Overview

This 16 hour class picks up where the Intermediate IIxy Poi Intensive left off. In contrast to the Intermediate III Poi intensive which focuses on creating flow in combinations utilizing various moves representative of the following 6 concentrations:

• polyrhythmic
• multibeat
• wallplanes & lockouts
• stalls
• split direction
• behind the back

In this 16 hours of training, students choose 2 concentrations upon which to focus by selecting 2 of the following classes, focusing the entire curriculum of each series:

• Int. IIIA: Polyrhythmic Combos
• Int. IIIB: Multibeat Combos
• Int. IIIC: WallPlane Combos
• Int. IIID: Dance Flair Combos
• Int. IIIE: Split Direction Combos
• Int. IIIF: Behind the Back Combos

In addition, this program offers performance concepts that support the development of the artist's style including an opportunity for the student to perform and receive feedback on their presentation.

Prerequisites

Students should be able to do 85% of the following moves/combinations before entering this series:

• sweeps - turning left and right
• pinwheels - 2 same direction, 2 split direction
• corkscrews - 2 same direction, 2 split direction
• butterflies and take outs - overhand and underhand
• weaves - overhand and underhand
• stalls - single hand and both together
• stall/wrap combinations to go from same direction to split direction
• hip reels - 2 same direction, 2 split direction
• thread the needle - overhand and underhand
• butterfly turnarounds - turning left and right
• weave turnarounds - turning left and right
• weave pinwheel turns - turning left and right
• buzzsaws - 2 same direction, 2 split direction

This program is physically demanding. Students will be practicing poi multiple hours a day in class, as well as some time on their own. Students should have strong upper body strength and be reasonably fit to sustain their energy through this class.