As a skill toy, poi is an object or theatrical prop used for dexterity play or an object manipulation. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Poi artists may also sing or dance while swinging their poi.

As a performance art, poi involves spinning tethered weights in a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Poi originated from within the Maori tribes in New Zealand, and has since expanded and evolved all over the world.

Poi originally comes from the Maori people of New Zealand, where it involves a longstanding tradition of music, dance, and singing. Traditional poi are made from natural materials for the cord and ball.

As a skill toy, poi is an object or theatrical prop used for dexterity play or an object manipulation. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Poi artists may also sing or dance while swinging their poi.

2019年9月6日 · While modern poi certainly has been influenced by traditional poi and various other performance arts, I also recognize that much of the development of the art form has happened in the non-juggling / stand-alone poi community. Poi has become a big part of the juggling world over the last few decades.

2024年2月9日 · Poi refers to both a style of performing art and the equipment used for engaging in poi performance. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns.

Poi is a performance art employing a ball or balls suspended from a length of flexible material held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. Poi originates from the traditional performing arts of the Māori people of New Zealand, and has since developed many forms enjoyed worldwide as a...

Poi is a form of dance, where weights on the ends of tethers are swung through rhythmical patterns. The word “poi” comes from the Maori people of Aotearoa (also known as New Zealand). Poi dance is part of Maori cultural tradition.

2023年9月5日 · Today, Poi is a beloved art form. Modern Poi performers use materials that range from LED lights to fire! Yes, fire. Because, why juggle with just balls when you can juggle with...well, fireballs? LED Poi - For those who love to rave, dance, and create a colourful spectacle in the dark.

Poi spinning is a form of juggling with balls or other weights on ropes, held in the hands and swung in various circular patterns, similar to club-twirling. It was originally practiced by the Māori people of New Zealand (the word poi means "ball" in Māori).