The most current list of classes of beginner classes, intermediate classes, intensives, computer based training classes, or a general list of classes I offer can be found at the company site, Temple Of Poi (.com).

This is a six week course which teaches students all the fundamental elements of poi movement. The classes focus on technique and understanding how to manipulate the poi effectively so as to create all the basic poi movements.

Course Overview:

Each of the classes meets for 80 minutes, one time per week. Each class is divided into the following class structure:
25 min: warm ups, practice, performance, drills, review
50 min: new move clinic, individual work, drills, practice
5 min: homework assignments, review, cool down

This course provides instruction for the beginner poi dancers. During each class, new concepts will be introduced in the "new move clinic" which are then reinforced during the remainder of the class.

The first two classes focus on the fundamentals of poi movement. The next four classes cover the pinwheel, butterfly and weave moves as well as variations of these moves. To help assist your learning process, I also have on line reference material developed to supplement the training you receive in class.

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Pricing: Option a: Take this course on its own for $150 for instruction. Option b: Take this course as part of the Introduction to Fire Dancing Series and get a reduced price off the full series. Option c: Individual instruction: This is at your own pace following roughly the same 4 week program. However, you can take as many or as few as you like. Rates are $50/hr at my studio and higher if I come to you; actual cost based on where you are. You will need to have your own practice poi, or you can purchase a set from us for $15. Click here to view the current class schedule. Click here to view other course options.

To register for classes, please email or call 415.543.4911.