Poi - 3 Week Series!

Poi originates from the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand. The word 'Poi' simply means ball. For over a thousand years, Maori people have danced the Maori Poi, a dance with balls attached to strings, swung rhythmically to improve and maintain upper limb strength, flexibility, motor control and coordination. Poi is an art form that has evolved and increased in popularity at an exponential rate over the past 20 years, now commonly used as fire performance entertainment. Poi can be combined with multiple dance and martial arts disciplines as a form of expression.
Participants of this workshop will learn the basics of planes and directions, followed by more complicated patterns and variations that incorporate body movement. The final workshop will focus on sequences, performance skills and finding our flow and unique style to complement the expression. All levels welcome! Most benefit gained by attending all 3 weeks, or come when you're able!
About your facilitator:
Jill Maglio is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of fire dancing and flow arts performance experience. She is the founder of Holistic Circus Therapy and CircusAID. To date, she has trained nearly 1,000 people internationally in using circus as an educational and therapeutic method for individual and community health. She received a PhD in 2024 for her contributions made to the occupational therapy and social circus professions. Her network includes individuals and organizations from various backgrounds such as occupational therapists, psychologists, students, circus artists, dancers, global health workers, education professionals, activists and community development service providers.

Learn more about Jill here:
https://www.instagram.com/jillmaglio?igsh=cXIwcXF4cDlud2ls&utm_source=qr, and https://www.instagram.com/circusaid?igsh=bXk3aDgyeGxrdGhi&utm_source=qr.

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