Poi lessons with Alex

Spinning poi is fun, relaxing, and looks great at festivals or in the park or on the beach. It is also good for co-ordination and balancing activity between the two hemispheres of the brain which anecdotal evidence suggests is great for improving ADHD and dyslexia. Alex is a very experienced, patient and friendly poi teacher, having taught regular poi classes in London for over eight years, as well as teaching at UK festivals including Sunrise, Glade, and Shambala Family Camp. He has also performed at many parties and festivals including the Synergy Project, the Big Green Gathering and private events.

There are 2 levels of courses available: Beginner and Intermediate

Beginner is suitable for total poi beginners as well as those who only know a few poi moves or need their technique tidying up. Tuition is through group demonstrations and individual guidance of basic poi moves like reels, the windmill, giant windmill, extentions, pirouettes, corkscrew, butterfly, buzzsaw, and forwards and backwards weaves, building in stages up to more complicated poi moves like the turning weave and fountain. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND MAKE TIME TO PRACTISE BETWEEN LESSONS

Intermediate assumes you are comfortable with the beginner level poi moves and builds on that foundation with moves like turning with butterfly, thread-the-needle, shoulder and hip butterfly and reel combination moves, four beat corkscrew and windmill, five beat weave, flowers, pendulums, stalls, and isolations. The focus is on showing ways to comfortably link moves together, explore new moves yourself, and freestyling. IMPORTANT! YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DO ALL BEGINNER MOVES BEFORE JOINING THE INTERMEDIATE COURSE!

an advanced course is also being planned which will include harder technical moves like behind the back weave, waist wraps, anti-spin flower variations, hybrids, triquetras, CAPs, hyperloops and uberloops.

The classes take place every wednesday (though other days are possible) and cost £80 for the 6 week course, or £60 for concessions, and MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. A discount of £5 applies if payment is received at least 30 days before the start of the course.

A range of practice tail poi are available for borrowing, or purchase at prices from £5 to £12

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The next Beginners course is due to start on Wednesday September 8th

The next Intermediate course is due to start on Wednesday October 20th

Feedback:

Thanks for all the advice, I definitely want to carry on with the intermediate course. I really look forward to my wednesday evenings - so good job! Emily, 2010
 

Thanks again for the beginners course in October, really enjoyed it and I do intend to do the Intermediates Lucy, 2009 

Firstly I wanted to say a really special thank you for teaching me Poi, and all your patience...I'm really loving every second...even the frustrating ones! lol! Sonia, 2008

Thanks for the excellent course and I would really like to do an intermediate one Emma, 2007

Just to say cheers for the poi workshops - really enjoyed it! Can you put my name down for the intermediate class Dave, 2007

We both really enjoyed the class on Wednesday, thanks! Sarah, 2006

Brilliant class last Wednesday - we all really enjoyed it... You have so much patience.... Jane, 2006

Hey Alex, thanks so much for the poi lesson, lotsa fun amid getting tangled up at points! Maria, 2006

THANKYOU for the poi lesson the other night! twas wicked! Rachel 2006

also we run

Synergy Spinners 
poi staff hoop and juggling practice space

currently taking place at Wessex House

1a St Johns Hill, Clapham Junction

every Wednesday evening 8-11pm

cost: £3

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