This is our second 3-day Beyond the Basics Training Intensive in Toronto this winter. Again, class size is limited to 15 people so you'll get lots of individual feedback. This weekend retreat is for those already flowing with the basics of poi. We will spend 3 days together covering all the moves and skills of advanced spinning. What We'll Learn: Body mechanics Footwork and spotting Plane control Flowers Hyperloops Pendulums Hybrids Rhythm and dance, and so on

Schedule:
Friday: 2:30-5:30pm class / 8-11pm play time
Saturday: 10-12 and 3-6pm classes / 8-11pm play time
Sunday: 10-12 and 3-6pm

NOTE: THIS CLASS MAY BE FULL. Please contact us to be on the waiting list and to find out about other classes (it filled up so quick we're checking to see if we can add another class).

This winter, we're offering our most comprehensive poi basics course. We've worked hard to make it the best possible way to give yourself a solid foundation in poi!

Although you will learn all the basic moves and transitions of poi, the true objective is to ensure that you grasp the fundamental principles of poi, preparing yourself for years of learning. Class size is limited to 15 people so you'll get lots of individual feedback.

Time and Dates:

• Mondays from 6:30p to 8:00p, class instruction
• Thursdays from 9p on, practice sessions

Location: Studio G at the Centre of Gravity circus training facility
Cost: $145

Prerequisites:

We are hosting a 3-day Beyond the Basics Training Intensive in Toronto. Class size is limited to 15 people so you'll get lots of individual feedback.This weekend retreat is for those already flowing with the basics of poi. We will spend 3 days together covering all the moves and skills of advanced spinning.

What We'll Learn

• Body mechanics
• Footwork and spotting
• Plane control
• Flowers
• Hyperloops
• Pendulums
• Hybrids
• Rhythm and dance, and so on

Schedule:
Friday: 2:30-5:30pm class / 8-11pm play time
Saturday: 10-12 and 3-6pm classes / 8-11pm play time
Sunday: 10-12 and 3-6pm

Location: Studio G at the Centre of Gravity circus training facility

Cost: $245 (does not include food and accommodation)

Nick Woolsey is coming to Montreal Nov 27-18 to offer two 2-Day Poi Workshops!

MASTERING THE BASICS (Saturday and Sunday, time and location TBA)

This 2-Day Workshop is for those still learning the basics of poi, but not for complete beginners. You must already know the forwards 3-beat weave. Feel free to make a pair of poi and follow our beginner series to get started now. Once you can do the 3-beat weave feel free to register!

Here's what we'll learn:

• Plane control
• Separating right from left
• The basic modes of movement and how to understand them with both your body and poi
• Rhythm and timing
• How to find your flow
• And of course lots of moves!

BEYOND THE BASICS (Saturday and Sunday, time TBA)

This 2-Day Workshop is for those flowing with the basics and beginning to explore advanced spinning.

We'll work on a variety of concepts including:

Nick Woolsey is coming to Halifax to offer two 2-Day Poi Workshops!

MASTERING THE BASICS (Saturday and Sunday, time and location TBA)

This 2-Day Workshop is for those still learning the basics of poi, but not for complete beginners. You must already know the forwards 3-beat weave. Feel free to make a pair of poi and follow our beginner series to get started now. Once you can do the 3-beat weave feel free to register!

Here's what we'll learn:

• Plane control
• Separating right from left
• The basic modes of movement and how to understand them with both your body and poi
• Rhythm and timing
• How to find your flow
• And of course lots of moves!

BEYOND THE BASICS (Saturday and Sunday, time TBA)

This 2-Day Workshop is for those flowing with the basics and beginning to explore advanced spinning.

We'll work on a variety of concepts including:

• Poi-fu!

NOTE: The Beyond the Basics workshop is FULL. There are still a few spaces in Mastering the Basics. Don't worry we'll come back next year! :)

Nick is coming to Frankfurt to lead a 2-day Mastering the Basics Workshop on the 4th and 5th and a 2-Part Beyond the Basics Workshop on the 6th and 7th (Beyond the Basics is now FULL).

MASTERING THE BASICS (Oct 4th and 5th: Extra classes just announced from 17:30 to 19:30):
This two-part workshop is for those still learning the basics of poi. We will look at the core skills of planes, body movement, and rhythm required to learn poi moves. Although we will learn several moves in the process the real objective is to make sure you know how to keep learning!

For these workshops you must already know at least the forwards 3-beat weave. If you're a complete beginner you can make a pair of poi and follow our online poi beginner series to get started.

BEYOND THE BASICS (Oct 6th and 7th, currently FULL):

The spinners of Bournemouth, UK have invited us to come offer some poi workshops. It's all very last minute and should be a lot of fun. If you're in the southwest of england check out the facebook event page for details. :)

NOTE: Contact info is at the bottom of the page. Please don't contact us directly for details. See you there we hope!

Playpoi team member G joins forces with Thomas "Nevisoul" Johansson to bring you two workshops in Colchester, UK in Unit 19 of Davey Close (see map).  

Beginner to intermediate and intermediate to advanced workshops are running on both Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July.

The beginner to intermediate workshops will run from 12:00 noon until 14:30 on both days and cover the following topics:

Several of our favorite poi spinners will be attending the EJC in Finland this summer, along with probably a couple hundred other poi enthusiasts. The European Juggling Convention is the largest object manipulation event in the world and draws hundreds of people each summer from dozens of countries. Every day is a mix of free workshops (although they can be very crowded). Nick and Pali probably won't be able to make it this year, but next year in Germany almost for sure!

UPDATE: Both weeks are now FULL and registration is closed. Watch the newsletter for upcoming retreats! :)

THE VISION:
2 full weeks of poi dancing, dance, yoga, celebration, creative expression, and explorations of a beautiful and unique island. Choose the first or second week, or do both! (May 9-15 and May 16-22)

ABOUT BALI:
Bali is part of Indonesia, and lies about 8 degrees south of the equator, in the Indian Ocean, to the east of the Java and north-west of Australia. It has an ancient and very unique Hindu culture. Measuring only 140km by 80km, the island is dominated by towering volcanoes, rice terraces, and more temples than you could count!

OUR VENUE:

***NOTE: THE MARCH RETREATS ARE FULL! WE HAVE DECIDED TO HOST AN EXTRA RETREAT IN MAY. DETAILS COMING SOON :)

THE VISION:
2 full weeks of poi dancing, dance, yoga, celebration, creative expression, and explorations of a beautiful and unique island. Choose the first or second week, or do both! (March 1-7 and March 8-14)

ABOUT BALI:
Bali is part of Indonesia, and lies about 8 degrees south of the equator, in the Indian Ocean, to the east of the Java and north-west of Australia. It has an ancient and very unique Hindu culture. Measuring only 140km by 80km, the island is dominated by towering volcanoes, rice terraces, and more temples than you could count!

OUR VENUE:

Nick and Alien Jon are coming to Fusion Festival!
It's going to be amazing. See you there!

NOTE: WE NEED TENT(S) FOR FUSION!
Contact us ASAP if we can ride with you!

THE VISION:
A week of poi dancing, meditation, and deep personal transformation at Damanhur, one of the world's most active spiritual centers.

ABOUT DAMANHUR:
Damanhur is an ecovillage and spiritual community situated in northern Italy. It was founded in 1975 by Oberto Airaudi and a group of devotees who built the Temples of Humankind in complete secrecy with their own hands. The Italian authorities ordered the work destroyed because it had been constructed without planning approval. This order was subsequently revoked when the authorities saw the temples with their own eyes. Today Damanhur is a permanent community of over 1000 people.

RETREAT FORMAT AND SCHEDULE:
4 hours of poi lessons with Nick and Alien Jon every day, nightly play sessions, and daily excursions and guided meditations in the Temples of Humankind..

Day 1: 22 Sept ~ Arrival

Day 2 – 6: 23-27 Sept