How to Spin Poi

Name: How to Spin Poi
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Learn poi quickly and easily with this step by step guide!

Created byHalley Gibbs

Last updated 11/2014

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What you'll learn

You will be able to perform many different poi moves and tricks!
You will have a good foundation of basic skills and be able to dance freestyle to music!

Course content

3 sections • 24 lectures • 30m total length

The Perks of Poi0:40
Learn the mental and physical benefits of spinning poi!
History of Poi0:53
Learn the origin of poi and what it has evolved to today!
Types of Poi1:00
With so many types of poi available it's hard to know where to start! We will go over all of the different types and which ones are best for your skill level!
How to Make Your Own Poi1:40
No poi? No problem! We will go over two quick, easy, and inexpensive ways to make your own pair!
How To Hold Your Poi1:29
Explore different poi handle types and holding methods to find the most comfortable, controlled grip, including knot knob, double loop, and single loop techniques.
Exploring Your Space0:28
Explore your space by spinning and swinging poi, getting comfortable with their weight and movement, and freely playing to spark new tricks.

Hip Reels & Shoulder Reels1:31
Learn how to spin reels! These will be one of your core foundation skills that will be used a lot through this course!
Split Time Reels1:20
Learn to spin poi with split time, placing one poi opposite the other for alternating rhythm. Practice forward and backward hits and shoulder reels, switching between time and split time.
Front Facing Reels1:10
Develop fundraising reels as the foundation for advanced tricks like butterfly and compound circles, while practicing clean, multi-directional spins and avoiding the invisible wall for a polished performance.
Giants1:32
Figure Eights1:20
Spin figure eights without holding poi by drawing air eights with wrist motion, practice with right and left hands high and low, aiming for inside and outside circle patterns.
The Buzzsaw1:18
Learn how to spin the buzzsaw! Now we're really getting started! This is a very fun trick and it has a very cool effect.
Double Criss Cross1:27
Learn the double criss cross by crossing both arms in front while spinning one circle on each side, alternating right and left, then practice with both poi and hip reels.
Two Beat Weave1:15
Learn to perform the two beat weave by splitting time, criss-crossing with each hand, and syncing right and left hand crosses until the pattern flows.
The Butterfly1:09
In this tutorial you will learn how to perform "the butterfly". This is definitely one of the more popular tricks!
Turning With Your Poi1:50
Turn with your poi by keeping the spins in same direction as your body pivots, perform forward and backward criss-cross moves, then add the second poi and practice turning smoothly.
Over the Rainbow1:14
Behind Your Back1:08
Learn to spin poi behind your back starting with one point, using a front-facing clockwise spin and a figure-8 wrist flick, then lift your arms to vary height.
Down Stalls1:15
Master down stalls by stopping a poi suddenly and still to change direction with controlled wrist and arm movements, then advance to both poi.
Spinning Over Your Head0:57
Hold one poi, shorten your grip, raise your arm, and use the figure-eight wrist movement to spin the circle behind your hand and in front of your head.

The Corkscrew1:20
We're getting a little more advanced now! In this lesson you will learn the corkscrew. Master this before moving on to the next lesson, the windmill!
The Windmill1:24
Move from a corkscrew bend at the waist to a vertical windmill with one poi in front and one behind. Pivot and spin into a split-time windmill.
Four Petal Flowers2:22
Flowers, also known as "compound circles", are a great skill to have! There is so much you can do with these! This lesson will teach you how to spin a four petal flower.
Combining Your Tricks1:00
Learn how to spin poi by combining your tricks, and sharpen your approach in this spin poi course.

Requirements

You don't need any prior knowledge or experience! Anyone can learn!
If you don't own a pair of poi, don't worry! I will teach you how to make a pair easily and inexpensively.

Description

Spinning poi is a unique skill that anyone can learn! If you've ever wanted a cool hidden talent then this course is for you! While fun and entertaining, learning to spin poi can also have a positive impact on your mind and body by increasing hand eye coordination, circulation, and flexibility in your arms.

Although poi is still mostly under the radar to the general public, flow arts such as poi are quickly growing in popularity in many social scenes! People can often be seen spinning poi at festivals, concerts and even at your local park.

In this course you will learn basic skills to create a good foundation for spinning and then you will progress to learn beginner and intermediate tricks! You will also learn the history of poi, different types of poi, and how to dance freestyle!

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginners who want a good foundation with basic skills, beginner tricks, and intermediate tricks.

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Introduction to Poi6 lectures • 6min

Beginner Skills14 lectures • 18min

Intermediate Skills4 lectures • 6min

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