Poi Dancing - Journey Beyond the Basics

Practice split-time same-direction poi turns in a wall plane, pivoting on the supporting foot as you step under the arm and sweep the arms overhead, with a wall or partner.

Introduce switchy-switchy as a fundamental poi technique, teaching same-direction split-time movements, inside-outside arm coordination, and whole-body pivots through relaxed breathing and progressive circle patterns.

Stabilize crosspoints by guiding the poi through an X pattern to create a controlled three dimensional motion and deepen the pattern's persistence of vision during spinning with lights or fire.

Learn to unleash circular finger and wrist motions across multiple planes to control buzzsaw patterns in poi dancing, building muscle memory and precise, fluid, multi-directional moves.

Practice extended circles near the wall to test wobble and plane alignment, then alternate between flowers and extensions to improve control and clean lines.

Transform basic weaves into archer weaves in body traces by stepping into a 45-degree stance and weaving around the armpit.

Practice combined footwork and arm movements with a wall reference to build rhythm, turns, and flow in poi-fu while maintaining posture and awareness for safe, expressive movement.

Practice turning weaves with poi against a wall, focusing on keeping planes straight, and learn the right cross over the left then up under to build a consistent rhythm.

Practice warm up progressions for poi, cycling forwards and backwards through opposites, same-direction patterns, and split time variations to build control along a long line between the arms.

Master circular stepping with arms and poi, keeping a center focus and a forward foot lead as you cut through the circle and perform a windmill.

Combine different poi movements—Paikin swing, pendulum, extensions, and spins—by alternating the right and left arms, practicing one arm at a time, then integrating both arms and switching which poi spins.

Develop your ear and fundamental poi skills with horizontal isolations in both directions, and calibrate your arms using two on one axis and split time for balance.

Explore rhythm and timing in poi dancing beyond counting only the downswing, using circle patterns, cross points, and turning to achieve symmetrical, flowing up-down motion and flower patterns.

Explore the tick-tock poi pattern in poi dancing, maintain the center line with synchronized right and left hand movements, trace circles up the body, and practice transitions into variations.

Explore caps, a tapped spin pattern, using four pedals and circular movements to master symmetric extensions, zero-point positions, and quadrant-based variation for extended poi patterns.

Master lead ups to spiral wraps by using wall plane control and inward planes to bounce off elbows, then practice both hands with varied wraps and rhythm.

Learn to master 2-in-1s in poi dancing by syncing one fast circle with the other slow, creating left-right separation. Practice with tune one and split time to build smooth transitions.

Master a split-time Hendrickson moves sequence, blending forward and backward weaves with four by four fountain, awhirl locks, and crossers for a cohesive routine.

Learn natural pivoting and weight transfer for poi dancing on cement, leading turns with the feet, avoiding knee torque, and practicing landing while facing backwards and stepping backwards.

Explore cap flower extensions with precise arm circles, guided by four cardinal focus points to master opposing, split-time patterns and smooth poi flow.

Learn to smooth the five-beat weave in poi dancing by mastering wrist alignment, keeping wrists close, and catching the fifth beat through controlled wraps and rhythm.

Explore how air wraps and hyperloops relate, viewing hyperloops as variations of air wraps and vice versa, through feet placement and clockwise or counterclockwise rotations.

Explore extension switchbacks and anti-spin patterns in poi, coordinating arm timing through forwards, up, backwards, and down sequences toward clean cardinal pedals and three-dimensional movement.

Master lead ups to hyperloops in poi by building muscle memory through crossing, rotating the hoop, and intercepting the tether with precise inside and outside movements.

Explore pendulum weaves in poi dancing, mastering tick-tock patterns, pendulum moves, and finishing a circle to weave between sides.

Master Skyview jiggies and pirouettes by coordinating minimal arm work, hip timing, and body trust to let the turn happen.

Develop skill in poi by practicing same direction, same time, split time, and opposites, refining straight and bent planes and 45-degree angles near the wall.

Master the antispin fountain in poi dancing by learning the 4 by 4 pattern built from two-by-two sequences, weaving, and coordinated front and back foot timing.

Master arm tracing for the four by four fountain in poi, starting from a crossed position and moving armpit, to an x, behind the head, then down, with no weaving.