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Beginner & Advanced Poi Classes with Claire de Luxe
Posted December 28, 2008
Note: Some people consider this juggling. It's definitely object manipulation. Descriptive text is from
triskelionarts.org
Beginner I Poi With Claire de Luxe
Poi was an ancient Maori art used for dance, play, agility, and
self-defense training. Today, poi has developed into a dynamic and
complex art form that is often combined with fire. Over a series of 10
classes, we will practice basic poi moves and explore concepts such as
planes, stalls, and transitions. Poi will be taught with an eye for
movement as opposed to simply a series of static tricks to be
mastered. Class will include warm-up and cool-down as well as plenty
of opportunity for questions, improvisation, and experimentation. We
will spin and move to a variety of music to encourage different styles
and flow. We will also cover basic fire safety methods, and the last
class, which will take place on a nearby Williamsburg rooftop, will
include the opportunity to light up (no fire will take place at
Triskelion studios).
The cost for the class is $180 for the 10-week session and includes a
set of practice poi (sock poi) that I will provide for you to take
home. Once your registration is confirmed by me, half the class fee
($90) is required to reserve your space in the class (which is limited
to eight people). The remaining balance can be paid on the first day
of class.
Tuesdays 8-9:30pm
Jan 5-March 10
Poi III With Claire de Luxe
In Poi III we will continue to expand our poi vocabulary by learning
more moves. We will also be doing more experimentation with the idea
of "flow," using the mirrors to see how our bodies and the poi
interact, exploring partner poi and doubles moves, generating more
transitions, and working on individual sequences and choreographies.
This class will push you to become more adept at learning how to
practice on your own and developing your own style.
Class begins in January. The last class, a fire class which will take
place on a nearby Williamsburg rooftop (no fire will take place at
Triskelion studios), will consist of a performance by each of you
(which we will be working on over the course of the 10 weeks). If the
scheduled date of March 10th is too cold, we will wait several weeks
before going outside to perform.
Cost is $180 for the 10-week class and $90 is due upon registration,
via check or Google Checkout. Let me know if you are signing up for
Monday or Tuesday class.
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm -OR- Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm
January 4/5 - March 9/10
Location (both classes)
Triskelion Studios, 3rd Floor, Studio B
118 N. 11th St. between Berry and Wythe, Brooklyn
L train to Bedford
Quotes about the Instructor
I just completed Claire's beginner poi class and am exhilarated
after spinning fire for the first time. After the first class I never
thought I'd be coordinated enough, but thanks to Claire's patience and
natural teaching abilities I picked it up a lot quicker than I ever
imagined. Claire breaks down each move into its basic components, and
in the process makes what once seemed complex, simple. I can't wait
until the next level course! ~Dave Shor
Claire teaches the art of poi spinning with incredible patience
and understanding of her student's experience. She keeps the class
size small in order to be able to give each student the individual
attention necessary to reach his or her potential. She is able to
explain technique, advise on practice strategies, and cover all safety
information necessary to advance from sock spinning to fire. It is
rare to find a teacher this dedicated to the success of her
students. ~Amy Shapiro
Contact:
Claire de Luxe
deezluxe@gmail.com
404-791-7476
More info:
triskelionarts.org (scroll
down)
See also CircusNYC.com
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