Fire Poi (Fire Spinning) - Hobbies & Leisure Activity
Dates & course durations
19th January 2027.
13th April 2027.
6.00pm-8.00pm.
7 weeks.
Course fees
£150
What you'll cover
Fire spinning is the use of Poi (balls on the end of a chain) which has been set alight and spun around the body through various complicated movements to music. Originating in the Polynesian islands, Poi has been used for hundreds of years in dance and is used in modern day during parties and music festivals as a great way to entertain the crowds.
The sessions are designed in mind for complete beginners to be able to get involved with a new hobby, giving you all the skills needed to create your own practice poi, learn a base set of moves, learn what safety and tools are required to move to fire spinning. The aim is to give you the skills and confidence to be able to set your own Poi alight and amaze your friends.
Fire Poi (Fire Spinning)
Each session 2 hours long
1st session:
History of poi and its origins
Crafting practice poi
Basic moves such as parallel and alternating spinning, butterfly and cross
2nd session:
Using LED poi and differences of LED and fire
2 beat weave and butterfly on different planes and movement techniques
3rd session:
3 beat weave and variations
Practice sessions
4th session:
3 beat weave variations continued, 4 beat weave, movement with poi continued
5th session:
Practice sessions
Shortening poi and associated moves, isolations
6th session:
Practice session
Fire safety explanation and demonstration
Facilities
Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
This workshop will take place in a studio space.
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