Intermediate Staff Workshop

Intermediate Staff We will expand on our knowledge of basic twirls, turns, and transitions. We will explore more variations of contact juggling and build off of the tricks that we learned in the beginning series. We will become more familiar with tosses and introduce a few new styles of catching the staff.

As always I will begin with a warm up exercise and review all the material at the end of class. We will work on sequencing the tricks together to help you groove on your own as well. Registration information available at eafire.ning.com. If you need a staff please visit www.firemecca.com

Instructor: Michelle Baas

Duration: 4 week class, Sunday mornings 2/13-3/6/10 10:30am- 11:30am

Location: Fire Mecca 2417 E Calle Joya de Ventura

Cost: The full 4-week class is $45 dollars if paid before February 1, after February 1 or at the door the cost will be $50, or 15 dollars per class drop-in. Credit Card, PayPal, and cash are accepted as pre-payment, or cash at first class. Pay now to guarantee a seat!

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Beginning Poi Level 2 Workshop with Matthew Johnson

This is a fun and challenging class which expands on basic poi technique. You will learn new tricks and have additional assistance in managing your planes, basic technique and transitions. If you've spun poi in the past and haven't picked them up for a while, or have been learning the basics at home this class is perfect for you. You don't need to have taken a formal class with us in the past.

During this poi workshop students will build on these basic concepts plus learn additional techniques in:

Basic poi theory

1. understanding the planes around your body, orienting your body and your poi around/ within those planes.

2. the rhythm of the poi and counting the beats of the circles

Basic poi tricks such as:

1. the butterfly

2. weave

3. windmill

4. corkscrew

5. low wave

6. more basic butterfly variations

7. turning

8. stalling

9. basic transitions

10. putting it altogether for a nice flow.

Instructor: Matthew Johnson

Duration: 4 week class, Wednesday Nights 2/17-3/9 6:15-7:15pm

Location: Fire Mecca 2417 E Calle Joya de Ventura

Cost: The full 4-week class is 45 dollars if paid before February 10, after February 10 or at the door the cost will be $50, or 15 dollars per class drop-in. Credit Card, PayPal, and cash are accepted as pre-payment, or cash at first class. Pay now to guarantee a seat!

Beginning Poi Workshop with Matthew Johnson

This is a fun and challenging class which teaches basic Poi technique. This is a great place to start if you've always wanted to dance with fire poi, glow sticks or flags.

During this beginning poi workshop students will learn:

Basic poi theory

1. understanding the planes around your body, orienting your body and your poi around/ within those planes.

2. the rhythm of the poi and counting the beats of the circles

Basic poi tricks such as:

1. the butterfly

2. weave

3. windmill

4. corkscrew

5. low wave

6. more basic butterfly variations

7. turning

8. stalling

9. basic transitions

10. putting it altogether for a nice flow.

During class each student will need a set of poi for class and practice. We recommend www.FireMecca.com. For your first set of poi Practice Poi are a good choice, or glow poi. If you need help picking out your poi, please do not hesitate to ask.

Scheduled Instructor: Matthew Johnson

Duration: 4 week class- Wednesday Evenings 2/17-3/9, 7:30pm- 8:30pm.

Location: Fire Mecca 2417 E calle Joya de Ventura, Tucson 85706

Cost: The full 4-week class is $45 dollars if paid before February 10, after February 10 or at the door the cost will be $50, or $15 dollars per class drop-in. Credit Card, PayPal, and cash are accepted as pre-payment, or cash at first class. Pay now to guarantee a seat!

To register please click here:

Elemental Artistry Beginning Poi class