Hey Guys,

to help everyone learn their skills we have created a system of workshops to cover all the core principals of poi.

There are 15 workshops devided into three groups:
1-5 Beginner
6-10 Intermediate
11-15 Advanced

By the end of the beginner section you will have learnt all the moves and skills needed to progress onto fire if thats what you want to do.

Heres an outline of what is in each workshop:

Beginnner Workshops (1-5)

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Workshop 1

Introduction to Poi

Theories

History
Where Poi Came From
Timing
Parallel Time
Split Time
Directions
Same
Opposite
Symmetry
All poi moves can be done in reverse and on the opposite side of the body
Planes
Wall Planes
Side Planes
Roof Plane
Floor Plane

Moves

Butterfly
(inwards and outwards)
2 Beat weave
3 Beat weave
(forward)

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Workshop 2

Introduction to moving behind the back

Theories

Mirror
Use a mirror to help work on any move that goes behind the back

Moves

Chasing the sun
Reels
Shoulder and hip
Reels
Takeouts
3 Beat weave
(Reverse)
Angel Wings
Mexican Wave

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Workshop 3

Beginning to Move

Theories

Movement
Importance of movement in poi

Moves

Hip Reel Turns
Shoulder Reel Turns
360 Degree 3 Beat Weave Spin

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Workshop 4

Linking Moves

Theories

Matching Point
Changing Direction

Moves

Tapping
Wrapping
3 Beat Weave -> Butterfly
(leg and arm tap)
Windmill
Corkscrew

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Workshop 5

Keeping things neat

Theories

Keeping to the planes
Keeping it natural and fluid

Moves

3 Beat weave stalls
Giant Butterfly
Thread the needle

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Intermediate Workshops (6-10)
To Be Continued....
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Advanced Workshops (11-15)
To Be Continued....
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