member
37 posts
37 posts
Posted:
Hi, I'm Sarah, I live over on the west coast in canada. I picked up the poi for a few days while living with my old roomate and was facinated by it. a few weeks later I tried to make my own by putting in glass nuggets... well... that didn't last long before I smacked myself silly so I saw stars...
soo I gave up and forgot..
and then..
I went camping a few weeks ago and saw another girl playing and got excited. Came home made another pair.. this time out of foam balls (WAY WAY WAAAAAY better when you get hit) and have been an avid addict for coming on three weeks and currently trying to master the 5 beat weave.
Oh it will be done... it will....
Hi, I'm Sarah, I live over on the west coast in canada. I picked up the poi for a few days while living with my old roomate and was facinated by it. a few weeks later I tried to make my own by putting in glass nuggets... well... that didn't last long before I smacked myself silly so I saw stars...
soo I gave up and forgot..
and then..
I went camping a few weeks ago and saw another girl playing and got excited. Came home made another pair.. this time out of foam balls (WAY WAY WAAAAAY better when you get hit) and have been an avid addict for coming on three weeks and currently trying to master the 5 beat weave.
Oh it will be done... it will...."Don't be so humble, you are not that great."
SILVER Member
Running hippy spinning lemming
15 posts
Location: Scotland
Running hippy spinning lemming
15 posts
Location: Scotland
Posted:
hello and welcome to HoP!
hello and welcome to HoP! Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering...
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enthusiast
372 posts
Location: Paris, United Kingdom
enthusiast
372 posts
Location: Paris, United Kingdom
Posted:
to the world of HoP
Don't worry, th mysteries of the five beat weave will reveal themselves to you once they are ready
In the mean time, have fun
to the world of HoPDon't worry, th mysteries of the five beat weave will reveal themselves to you once they are ready
In the mean time, have fun
You can spend hours playing with minutes!
I have seen the light! ........ It was purple <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Fast, late deliveries!
member
37 posts
37 posts
Posted:
oh it will come.. that and tha 3 bt btb.... this is painful...mentally and physically.
oh it will come.. that and tha 3 bt btb.... this is painful...mentally and physically.
"Don't be so humble, you are not that great."
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Posted:
y0! Congratulations, because I anti-hate you!!
y0! Congratulations, because I anti-hate you!!
-James
"How do you know if you're happy or sad without a mask? Or angry? Or ready for dessert?"
GOLD Member
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hello and welcome to HoP!!
Hello and welcome to HoP!!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
helloo
helloo
member
37 posts
37 posts
Posted:
Hello... thanks for the warm welcome...
anybody have any good transitions or fav move patterns? How would I search that?
Hello... thanks for the warm welcome...
anybody have any good transitions or fav move patterns? How would I search that?
"Don't be so humble, you are not that great."
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Posted:
to HoP Catsmio
I'm guessing you have already looked at the lessons on HoP so.........
You could try out Mots place for transition moves. Click on "poi" then on "the list". Scroll to the bottom and there are a group of them. To find combitnations of moves that fit together I found it easiest just to learn most of the basic moves and transitions on their own until I had each fairly solidly. I then just put on some music I loved and played about with putting them together. You'll find your own style that way and also what feels natural to you. Just remember once you find something you like, try it in reverse or with the other hand leading. That way you won't end up with one lead hand and will get a more balanced style.
Wraps are useful too. Mot has some on his site as does Coley at Do more poi. Click on "lessons" at the top of the forum.
I hope that helps
to HoP CatsmioI'm guessing you have already looked at the lessons on HoP so.........
You could try out Mots place for transition moves. Click on "poi" then on "the list". Scroll to the bottom and there are a group of them. To find combitnations of moves that fit together I found it easiest just to learn most of the basic moves and transitions on their own until I had each fairly solidly. I then just put on some music I loved and played about with putting them together. You'll find your own style that way and also what feels natural to you. Just remember once you find something you like, try it in reverse or with the other hand leading. That way you won't end up with one lead hand and will get a more balanced style.
Wraps are useful too. Mot has some on his site as does Coley at Do more poi. Click on "lessons" at the top of the forum.
I hope that helps
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
BRONZE Member
member
111 posts
Location: canadian in canada
member
111 posts
Location: canadian in canada
Posted:
sarah!! we'll school the 5b weave when i come home in 6 weeks! you'll have it by then won't you....nevermind.....
poi in the homeland! can't wait!
sarah!! we'll school the 5b weave when i come home in 6 weeks! you'll have it by then won't you....nevermind.....
poi in the homeland! can't wait!
my state of mind creates my world
GOLD Member
member
161 posts
Location: Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
member
161 posts
Location: Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
Welcome to HOP Sarah!!!!
Keep going with the 5 beat you will get it no probs
Welcome to HOP Sarah!!!!
Keep going with the 5 beat you will get it no probs
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines
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Gromit's Humble Squire
4,496 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Gromit's Humble Squire
4,496 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
Hi and welcome Sarah! The 5 beat weave will come soon (if it hasn't already). I think you'll find downloading videos pretty useful as a learning tool.. Always good to know what can be done, or other people are doing. Is there a local scene?
Hi and welcome Sarah!
The 5 beat weave will come soon (if it hasn't already). I think you'll find downloading videos pretty useful as a learning tool.. Always good to know what can be done, or other people are doing. Is there a local scene? member
37 posts
37 posts
Posted:
ROBYN!! Come home soon!! I can't wait!
Thanks Skulduggery I checked out domorepoi he's helped me out and I CAN DO THE 5 BEAT!!! Whoooooo
So now it's just about behind the back is the new fad.
Local scene? I have little clue, there seems to be three or so main groups on the west coast, PrimalFire, Poi Pixies and Playpoi which has opened a studio here in Vancouver. Poi pixies are awesome!
They have nights where it's a club alternative and bring in amazing Dj's and run works shops in their studio from beginers all the way to fire.
Check them out @ https://poipixies.com/
ROBYN!! Come home soon!! I can't wait!
Thanks Skulduggery I checked out domorepoi he's helped me out and I CAN DO THE 5 BEAT!!! Whoooooo
So now it's just about behind the back is the new fad.
Local scene? I have little clue, there seems to be three or so main groups on the west coast, PrimalFire, Poi Pixies and Playpoi which has opened a studio here in Vancouver. Poi pixies are awesome!
They have nights where it's a club alternative and bring in amazing Dj's and run works shops in their studio from beginers all the way to fire.
Check them out @ https://poipixies.com/
"Don't be so humble, you are not that great."
GOLD Member
Gromit's Humble Squire
4,496 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Gromit's Humble Squire
4,496 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
Then 5 beat behind the back
Thanks for the link, the poi pixies look like a fun bunch!
Then 5 beat behind the back
Thanks for the link, the poi pixies look like a fun bunch!
member
37 posts
37 posts
Posted:
They are alot of fun! I went down and met one last week, soooo nice. This chick can dance like noones buisness but with poi in her hands..
The REAL trick is to make it look easy and she does.
I'm going to eventually sign up for a fire class, she'll teacher about the good fuels, fire saftey and I get to make my own.
primalfire.org -->another Victoria BC Canada based group and they're a married couple and some friends and they have fun too..
They are alot of fun! I went down and met one last week, soooo nice. This chick can dance like noones buisness but with poi in her hands..
The REAL trick is to make it look easy and she does.
I'm going to eventually sign up for a fire class, she'll teacher about the good fuels, fire saftey and I get to make my own.
primalfire.org -->another Victoria BC Canada based group and they're a married couple and some friends and they have fun too..
"Don't be so humble, you are not that great."
BRONZE Member
member
111 posts
Location: canadian in canada
member
111 posts
Location: canadian in canada
Posted:
primal fire are friends with angelique.
a good visit it will be!
primal fire are friends with angelique.
a good visit it will be!
my state of mind creates my world
member
37 posts
37 posts
Posted:
Oh yeah? Is Ang spinning?
ARe there any other groups in Canada that travel much or international ones for that matter?
Oh yeah? Is Ang spinning?
ARe there any other groups in Canada that travel much or international ones for that matter?
"Don't be so humble, you are not that great."
BRONZE Member
member
111 posts
Location: canadian in canada
member
111 posts
Location: canadian in canada
Posted:
ange is spinning - slightly - but not with them.
i'm very out of touch with canadian spinners....and anything that's outside of my london bubble for that matter.
there's the north american poi forum....tribe.net. maybe? i could be getting it wrong. and it's not just north american....but more inclined that way than HOP.
ange is spinning - slightly - but not with them.
i'm very out of touch with canadian spinners....and anything that's outside of my london bubble for that matter.
there's the north american poi forum....tribe.net. maybe? i could be getting it wrong. and it's not just north american....but more inclined that way than HOP.
my state of mind creates my world
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