Advanced Beginner/Intermediate I Poi Intensive

Course Overview

This 8 hour series focuses on learning the next level of moves, transitioning effectively between moves and various performance concepts to assist the early intermediate practitioner in developing their poi into a more powerful and uniquely expressive style. Building on the basic moves taught in the Beginning Poi Computer Based Training program, which students gain access to as part of the purchase of this intensive, students will then learn how to connect these moves together and will broaden their repertoire by adding:

• additional stall combinations
• stall and wrap combinations to go from same direction to split direction
• thread the needle
• buzzsaws
• thread the needle turnarounds
• side to side thread the needle
• hip reel/pinwheel combinations

Students then gain some performance distinctions so they will understand how to address an audience in the most effective manner to maximize the view of the poi while also expressing their own unique style. After learning this material, students will have an opportunity to "perform" solo with their practice poi and get constructive feedback on how to develop their style further and understand where they can focus to gain the most in their development.

Prerequisites

Students should be able to do 80% of the following moves before entering this intensive:

• 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
• weave to weave transitions - turning left and right
• butterfly turnarounds - turning left and right

This class is physically demanding. Students will be practicing poi 4 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. Students who have any injuries particularly in the neck, shoulder, back, arms, wrists and hands, should consult with us and their doctor before beginning this class.