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!

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Elemental Artistry Beginning Poi class