Forums > Introductions > New to the Forum, Totally New to Poi Spinning

Hi all,

My introduction to Fire Twirling was watching a couple of videos on a totally unrelated forum 2 nights ago - up to that point, I was completely clueless! I had never seen anything like it before. I was enthralled and captivated by the fire dances and the endless glowing circles of flame.

After watching the videos a number of times and wiping the drool off my keyboard, I carefully eyed my YoYo's sitting so innocently on the desk (hardly a good substitute, but a decent quick fix). Found the lessons on here and played and discovered that this is alot of fun and at the same time calming and mediative.

I no longer use the YoYo's but homemade sock poi's (Note: bars of soap do NOT make good weights and have since been replaced with tennis balls).

I think I may be becoming addicted

So, a basic rundown of what I'm consistent with so far as found at the online lessons:

bwrd/fwrd/split swings
butterfly/giant butterfly
beginnings of alternate butterfly
beginnings of low wave
(modified) chasing the sun
basic turns

I know, hardly anything compared to the repetoire of you guys, but thought it'd be good to let you know where I'm at if you have any advice or whatnot.

So, a couple of noobie questions:

Is there anywhere where there's a comprehensive listing of common moves and their acronyms (and perhaps a description of the move)?

How would a beginner know if they're doing the moves correctly, especially if they have no IRL contact with another spinner? I'd hate to settle into any bad habits which would prevent me from progressing.

Well, this post has gotten much longer than anticipated so I better stop typing. I'm glad I found the site and forum!

-Bonita

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I hope we've agreed that if she (or I) get's into the fire that the flame and the Kites stay seperate.

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pure.simple.natural.

Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu

pure.simple.natural.