Course Overview
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The flow arts are a collection of beautiful movement arts that take elements from many different traditions and cultures. Learn how to spin poi and create beautiful geometric shapes in mid-air! View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 44 min
- Lessons 13
- Exercises 41
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59 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEFitness lesson 1Free3 CQ
Whether you want to practice the art of poi in a group, or as an individual, this lesson will get you ready to learn basic poi spinning movements!
with DrexFactor PoiWhether you want to practice the art of poi in a group, or as an individual, this lesson will get you ready to learn basic poi spinning movements!
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7 minDance lesson 24 CQ
The art of poi spinning is all about controlling the planes! DrexFactor Poi walks you through the concept of planes, and performing basic poi movements.
with DrexFactor PoiThe art of poi spinning is all about controlling the planes! DrexFactor Poi walks you through the concept of planes, and performing basic poi movements.
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6 minParty Tricks lesson 34 CQ
Timing and direction are fundamental to basic poi moves. Learn the four ways that two poi balls can rotate relative to each other in the same plane!
with DrexFactor PoiTiming and direction are fundamental to basic poi moves. Learn the four ways that two poi balls can rotate relative to each other in the same plane!
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5 minDance lesson 43 CQ
Now that you've mastered the basics of how to spin poi, it's time to practice some tricks! Learn tic-tacs and extensions: two opposing extremes of poi movement!
with DrexFactor PoiNow that you've mastered the basics of how to spin poi, it's time to practice some tricks! Learn tic-tacs and extensions: two opposing extremes of poi movement!
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8 minDance lesson 55 CQ
Learn how to switch the poi from one side of your body to the other! In this lesson, you’ll practice poi reels, and learn more about timing and direction!
with DrexFactor PoiLearn how to switch the poi from one side of your body to the other! In this lesson, you’ll practice poi reels, and learn more about timing and direction!
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12 minDance lesson 67 CQ
Ready to add style and flair to your poi moves? Learn a variation on reel turns, and develop another option to make your poi performance interesting!
with DrexFactor PoiReady to add style and flair to your poi moves? Learn a variation on reel turns, and develop another option to make your poi performance interesting!
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7 minDance lesson 74 CQ
Add to your bag of poi spinning tricks by learning butterflies and thread-the-needle! Master these skills, and add poi dancing elements to your performance!
with DrexFactor PoiAdd to your bag of poi spinning tricks by learning butterflies and thread-the-needle! Master these skills, and add poi dancing elements to your performance!
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4 minDance lesson 83 CQ
Learning the 2-beat weave is the path to performing even more impressive poi tricks. Master this move and you'll be ready to learn the 3-beat weave!
with DrexFactor PoiLearning the 2-beat weave is the path to performing even more impressive poi tricks. Master this move and you'll be ready to learn the 3-beat weave!
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8 minDance lesson 95 CQ
The 3-beat weave is one of the most popular of all poi tricks. Take your poi spinning to the next level by mastering this artful poi technique!
with DrexFactor PoiThe 3-beat weave is one of the most popular of all poi tricks. Take your poi spinning to the next level by mastering this artful poi technique!
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8 minDance lesson 105 CQ
Learn a poi move known as waist wrapping—moving back and forth between a 3-beat poi weave, and a reverse 3-beat weave—and get ready to move beyond poi tricks!
with DrexFactor PoiLearn a poi move known as waist wrapping—moving back and forth between a 3-beat poi weave, and a reverse 3-beat weave—and get ready to move beyond poi tricks!
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10 minDance lesson 116 CQ
Build on the poi spinning skills you've developed practicing weaves! Learn drills for doing poi stalls in all four timing and direction combinations.
with DrexFactor PoiBuild on the poi spinning skills you've developed practicing weaves! Learn drills for doing poi stalls in all four timing and direction combinations.
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8 minDance lesson 125 CQ
Flowers are where poi spinners begin to discover freedom of movement. Learn how to move from extensions to poi flowers, and how to add and subtract petals!
with DrexFactor PoiFlowers are where poi spinners begin to discover freedom of movement. Learn how to move from extensions to poi flowers, and how to add and subtract petals!
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9 minFitness lesson 135 CQ
Antispin flowers are one of the building blocks to intermediate poi spinning! This lesson covers the basics of four-petal, and three-petal antispin flowers.
with DrexFactor PoiAntispin flowers are one of the building blocks to intermediate poi spinning! This lesson covers the basics of four-petal, and three-petal antispin flowers.
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1190 min11-part Dance course50 CQ
Ready to expand your repertoire of poi spinning moves? Discover more challenging moves, gain more freedom of movement, and make easier transitions between poi tricks in this intermediate course.
with DrexFactor PoiReady to expand your repertoire of poi spinning moves? Discover more challenging moves, gain more freedom of movement, and make easier transitions between poi tricks in this intermediate course.
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6 minDance lesson4 CQ
Are you learning how to spin poi? If you already know how to thread the needle, learn how to do this poi spinning technique while turning your body!
with DrexFactor PoiAre you learning how to spin poi? If you already know how to thread the needle, learn how to do this poi spinning technique while turning your body!
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539 min5-part Dance course22 CQ
Learn the classic salsa moves needed for a night on the town in these easy-to-follow salsa lessons with Ryan Perez. You’ll learn how to find the beat of the music, count off a basic 8-count step - and then progress to more challenging partner work and turns. Ryan will also cover body posture, styling, and movement so that you feel comfortable showing off your new moves on the dance floor. Each lesson includes diagrams for foot positioning and covers steps for both the lead and follow.
with Ryan PerezLearn the classic salsa moves needed for a night on the town in these easy-to-follow salsa lessons with Ryan Perez. You’ll learn how to find the beat of the music, count off a basic 8-count step - and then progress to more challenging partner work and turns. Ryan will also cover body posture, styling, and movement so that you feel comfortable showing off your new moves on the dance floor. Each lesson includes diagrams for foot positioning and covers steps for both the lead and follow.
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11137 min11-part Dance course76 CQ
Pole dancing is the latest fitness craze for a good reason! It's a super fun way to get an all over workout-strength, flexibility and cardio. In this beginner series, you will be taken from your very first pole moves through a variety of spins, poses and combinations all while learning a fun dance routine. You'll learn to climb up the pole, create your own pole choreography and prepare for the next level of pole in which you'll be inverting on the pole!
Pole dancing is the latest fitness craze for a good reason! It's a super fun way to get an all over workout-strength, flexibility and cardio. In this beginner series, you will be taken from your very first pole moves through a variety of spins, poses and combinations all while learning a fun dance routine. You'll learn to climb up the pole, create your own pole choreography and prepare for the next level of pole in which you'll be inverting on the pole!
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13104 min13-part Dance course59 CQ
Fans of the ancient Maori movement art of poi spinning will enjoy this world-class beginner’s course. Follow along, gain fluency in basic poi moves, and add elegance to your flow arts repertoire!
with DrexFactor PoiFans of the ancient Maori movement art of poi spinning will enjoy this world-class beginner’s course. Follow along, gain fluency in basic poi moves, and add elegance to your flow arts repertoire!
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425 min4-part Fitness course16 CQ
Feeling groovy and want to put on your dancing shoes? Whether you're an experienced dancer or just someone who wants to get off the couch and move, this cardio dance workout has just what you need!
with Passion FitFeeling groovy and want to put on your dancing shoes? Whether you're an experienced dancer or just someone who wants to get off the couch and move, this cardio dance workout has just what you need!
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10118 min10-part Dance course64 CQ
Hip hop moves and grooves are great for de-stressing, getting fit, and ripping up the dance floor! With this course, dive into the essentials of hip hop with fun steps and combos to get you moving.
Hip hop moves and grooves are great for de-stressing, getting fit, and ripping up the dance floor! With this course, dive into the essentials of hip hop with fun steps and combos to get you moving.
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1495 min14-part Crafts course55 CQ
Have you always wanted to learn how to create balloon animals? If so, this balloon art for beginners course is the perfect place to start! Learn all kinds of knots, twists, and simple designs.
with QT EntertainmentHave you always wanted to learn how to create balloon animals? If so, this balloon art for beginners course is the perfect place to start! Learn all kinds of knots, twists, and simple designs.
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414 min4-part Party Tricks course9 CQ
Nothing screams “card shark” like some smooth sleight of hand tricks. In this course, learn how to look more like a card shark by mastering the index fan—from start to finish with a one-handed close.
with The Backstage WizardNothing screams “card shark” like some smooth sleight of hand tricks. In this course, learn how to look more like a card shark by mastering the index fan—from start to finish with a one-handed close.
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743 min7-part Party Tricks course26 CQ
In this course on cardistry basics, discover the fundamental moves you'll need to perform expert card flourishes, including basic grips, shuffles, and cuts—building blocks of complex card maneuvers!
with The Backstage WizardIn this course on cardistry basics, discover the fundamental moves you'll need to perform expert card flourishes, including basic grips, shuffles, and cuts—building blocks of complex card maneuvers!
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936 min9-part Party Tricks course22 CQ
In this course covering a collection of easy card tricks, inspire your inner illusionist and discover the tools used by master magicians, including card transformations, palms, and false shuffles!
with Michael KaczmarekIn this course covering a collection of easy card tricks, inspire your inner illusionist and discover the tools used by master magicians, including card transformations, palms, and false shuffles!
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529 min5-part Party Tricks course18 CQ
One of the easiest ways to impress an audience as a beginner magician is to master card flourishes! The Russian Genius walks you through the technique for crowd pleasing flourishes in this course.
with TheRussianGeniusOne of the easiest ways to impress an audience as a beginner magician is to master card flourishes! The Russian Genius walks you through the technique for crowd pleasing flourishes in this course.