Class Notes: Poi Foundations - Day 1, Part 2 - Toronto 05-23-2014
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Channel: Alien Jon · 2014 · Howto & Style
[Buy my DVD here: http://j.mp/encyclo-poi-dia2] This is part 2 of a video reviewing class notes for Alien Jon Poi Workshop - Toronto May 23, 2014 - Day 1: Poi Foundations. -- Highlights -- Cross-Points - practice consistent cross-points - practice moving your cross-points 2 Simultaneous Cross-Points - 2 cross-points in: split-time same-direction - Arashi vocab: "jiggies" - split-same makes a central focus point -- practice with arms only! -- turning from focus point to focus point -- whirling flowers: 2-petal inspin Plane-Facings & Range of Motion - CHALLENGE: spatially isolate a buzzsaw! - swapping near & far plans with your poi Geometric Framework: Hallway Planes AND Cross-Points - a shoulder snake & weave combo Twists & Curling/Uncurling - curling your twists can make a 5-beat look dramatic http://alienjon.com
