This poi dance tutorial covers levels in dance and their benefit in how to integrate dance and poi. If you want to know how to dance with poi, this poi dancing tutorial covers the concept of dance levels--the idea of raising and lowering the body to create a more visually dynamic performance. In this video I'm using Umoja Poi from LanternSmith. Pick up a pair at http://lanternsmith.com?aff=2 and use my promo code "drexfact0r" to get a discount on your order! Whether adding plies and groundwork t

Hit that beat with these 5 poi tricks! One of the most versatile tools for poi dancing is those tricks that are an excellent fit for hitting the beat in the music. Here are 5 options that I think work particularly well! 1. Stalls: Try to bring the stall to a stop precisely on either the down or upbeat of the music. Bonus: exiting from the stall into spinning the poi can accentuate the beat as well! 2. Pendulums: Hit either end of the pendulum in time with the beat or the very bottom of the pendu

I'm so excited to share this one! This choreographed poi performance to "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims is the most emotional and explosive poi dance fusion choreography I've written yet. Channeling the passionate spirit of this song, I've put how it makes me feel into movement. This piece is an experiment in using poi dance as a medium for storytelling and deeper emotional expression. I wanted to go beyond the tricks and flows to convey a narrative that resonates on a personal level. Let me know

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