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quote:Kind of answered your own question here,no?
Originally posted by Flynt:
My question is WHY?? these ppl that i have the priviledge to spin with are amazingly talented, and so beautiful to watch. Why do we get caught up in the technicality of what can only be described as a simply magnificent form of dance/art. By the very nature of what we do, defining it by technicalites is almost an insult!
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Dont get me wrong. I'm not knocking those who do spin from a purely technical point of veiw. I know there are people who really enjoy that!
So much fire, so little body hair...
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Pele
Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir
"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall
"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK
Currently on the right side up of the world.
So much fire, so little body hair...
Pele
Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir
"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall
"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK
Geologists do it in the dirt................
So much fire, so little body hair...
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Pele
Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir
"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall
"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK
quote:I don’t think the number of tricks necessarily correlates with skill or talent. However, I do think a performer needs a good repertoire of moves to create an interesting routine. For me, that means not being limited by a lack of moves (body flexibility, not tricks).
I have quite a FEW friends that define their skill/talent by the number or type of tricks they can do.
quote:The short answer is “to improve”. I think some people get caught up in the trick-cycle as part of the learning process.
Why do we get caught up in the technicality of what can only be described as a simply magnificent form of dance/art?
quote:True, but don’t you think you need “good technique” to be a great dancer? IMO, too many people flail around, poi going all over the place, and call it dancing (when it looks like crap). I think this is just as big a trap for people, as just doing tricks without any rhythm.
By the very nature of what we do, defining it by technicalities is almost an insult!
quote:I have noticed that the more people practice, the more talented they seem to get And, does it really matter wot people do as long as they are enjoying it? Catch ya
How do you define YOUR talent?
If we as members of the human race practice meditation, we can transcend our fear, despair, and forgetfulness. Meditation is not an escape. It is the courage to look at reality with mindfulness and concentration. Thich Nhat Hanh
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quote:You have addressed an issue, which others, specifically Pele, have addressed very accurately, but if I may, here are my own 2 cents...
I cant remember when i stopped caring about how many moves i could do, or that i cant do anything behind the back, or that i dont know what hyperloops are..... I just know that i have a LOT more fun spinning now. Dont get me wrong. I'm not knocking those who do spin from a purely technical point of veiw. I know there are people who really enjoy that!
...you're going to blow WHAT out of your mouth???????
...you're going to blow WHAT out of your mouth???????
quote:On Juggling, I was really impressed by a performer using l.e.d. balls to do the false 3 ball cascade (2 in one hand, sweep around and in between with toother ball). The light trails left by the ball (in one hand) were really mesmerising to watch. Bit difficult to explain, but great to watch. Easy nine ball trick. Sew three sets of three balls together, and do the 3 ball cascade
Rhythm in exercise, upon which so much stress is laid by some writers, is practically coincidental with club swinging [or poi (ed)]. Rhythm seems to be a part of the work itself. The work allows easy arrangement into the most attractive and artistic form, developing grace and control of movement without loosing any of its usefulness.
If we as members of the human race practice meditation, we can transcend our fear, despair, and forgetfulness. Meditation is not an escape. It is the courage to look at reality with mindfulness and concentration. Thich Nhat Hanh
Give a man a fire, and he's warm for a day. Set him on fire, and he's warm for the rest of his life
-- Terry Pratchett-Jingo
Reality is what refuses to go away when I stop believing in it.
Your life is ending one minute at a time...
So live it.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
quote:LOL
Originally posted by King Of Bongo:
has anyone had the "my god! you're so ignorant" frustration?
Let me explain...
you: (really complicated move that took half a year to learn...)
audience: "oh, nice..."
you: (wire wool, simple weave, or even just one&rotor in front)
audience: "awww.... ahhhh... cooool...."
Pele
Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir
"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall
"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK
If life was a ball of fire...i would be the poi sustaining it