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Ah, here we find: Poi, Staff Spinning & Juggling

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Poi, Staff and Juggling

My personal preference is Poi, but I can also do staff spinning and juggling

I recommend any of these activities to impress friends, impress yourself, get some exercise, or for the more daring of us, to burn ourselves profoundly.

Poi

About Poi

Poi is a form of juggling 'Impartial Art' (Finnigan, 1992) with balls on ropes, held in the hands and swung in various circular patterns, similar to club-twirling. It is commonly said to have originally been practiced by the Maori people of New Zealand, however modern poi is more of a combination of spinning arts from around the world. (the word poi means "ball" in Maori). Women and men used it to increase flexibility, strength, and coordination. It developed into a traditional performance art practiced mostly by women. This art, in conjunction with others including waiata a ringa, haka and titi torea, make up the performance of kapa haka (Maori culture groups).

Information from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poi_%28juggling%29

Poi Stuff on Amazon

Zuni Poi Swings

Amazon Price: $24.98 (as of 12/05/2009)

Peles Element Poi

Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 12/05/2009)

Poi Spinning for Beginners (also includes Veil Poi instruction for Belly Dancers)

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 12/05/2009)

Radiant Illuminated Poi

Amazon Price: $44.99 (as of 12/05/2009)

Satellite Poi Green

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/05/2009)

Poi Flickr Photos

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Video showing Poi

Freestyle Fire Poi

My first poi video ever, and one of the most watched on the internet. Filmed in April 2006, this is one spontaneous burn. Unplanned, no choreography, just rocking out.

Runtime: 2:07 | 480677 views | 712 Comments

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Circus and Festival Sports

Ah, here we find: Poi, Staff Spinning & Juggling

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Poi

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