Class Notes: Taking it to the Next Level Day 2, Part 1 Toronto 05-24-2014
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Channel: Alien Jon · 2014 · Howto & Style
[Buy my DVD here: http://j.mp/encyclo-poi-dia2] This is part 1 of a video reviewing class notes for Alien Jon Poi Workshop - Toronto May 24, 2014 - Day 2: Taking it to the Next Level. -- Highlights -- Saloon Doors & Orbing - watch Nick's video on saloon doors & orbing [http://youtu.be/GcUhCGvKkD0] (note: much of this 1st section is gone over in brief as it references Nick's video for more indepth material) - practice orbing in each timing & direction -- start with together-opposite -- orbing in split-same -- orbing in together-same -- orbing in split-opposite - explore 2 different plane-bends at once - explore orbing with arms apart Opposite Direction Makes a Mirror - together-opposite is a vertical mirror - split-opposite is a horizontal mirror - pull your poi along the mirror line - change the mirror angle to change timing - CHALLENGE: shift your mirror thru a full 360º Range of Motion on Single Plane - keep your poi on a single plane while turning 360º - practice by touching a flat wall - check your plane alignment for each ¼ turn thru 360º - focus on framing your head between arm & poi - 4-petal inspin flower on a single plane - 4-petal antispin flower on a single plane Body Alignment with Focus Points - align arms with the center line of your body - split-opposite looks better on the center line - practice pendulums on the center line - practice split-same on the center line - use center-line focus points for split-opp arms - 4 cardinal focus points for the arms - turn your torso to move your arms http://AlienJon.com
