"Nick has been one of the biggest positive influences ever on the poi spinning communities from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Through his personal quest for understanding spinning he developed his own incredible theories & knowledge on poi and shared that with us. He took what we knew, beginning & advanced alike, and expanded our knowledge and understanding of spinning. He was able to take our spinning to a whole new level and you can see his influence in poi spinners from all over ca. I've been spinning & teaching poi for years and since I met nick, a lot of my teaching style has been largely influenced by him and the workshops he did here :)"
- Amber Reddin, poi instructor, LA

"Nick Woolsey is an incredibly clear and patient teacher. His techniques utilize form and space so accurately, that they are literally are bringing me closer to 'the Perfect Circle'. He is truly enlightened [in a spinning person kind of way]."
-Willow Chandler of Ignited Passion, Nanaimo, B.C. www.ignitedpassion.com

"Nick's workshop was humbling for those of us who thought we were reaching the limits of poi spinning. We are all still benefiting from the Woolsey Warm up. I have incorporated it into my teaching , as well as my personal practice sessions. I still have people asking me about that amazing poi master guy from B.C.!"
-Teri Corley, Poi Instructor, Arcata

"I highly recommend Nick Woolsey's 'Scales Of Poi' workshops for all levels. Nick's style of teaching focuses on fundamental skills rather than simply "moves". Two concepts that I particularly enjoyed were opening and exploring my space with poi, and sanding away the rough trouble spots in my spinning. The benefits are ongoing as the workshop teaches students how to continually challenge and improve themselves. Nick has made a distinctive imprint (a graceful, fluid and controlled flow) on the poi world through these workshops that will be seen in the evolution of this beautiful artform for years to come."
-Joanna 23, Poi Instructor, Phoenix

"Nick Woolsey is one of the most fluid and innovative poi spinners in the fire
dance scene today. His gregarious teaching style and impeccable technique will
benefit poi enthusiasts of all levels."
-Delpha Turley, Poi Instructor, Portland OR

"Nick Woolsey demonstrated his distinctive style during his Concentric Circles workshop. Through an extensive series of exercises and drills, poi artists acquire additional skills and patterns previously unavailable to them. Nick¹s innovative movement paradigm expanded my repertoire, increased my range of movement, and enriched my flow... All of this while moving both himself and his poi with elegance, grace, and agile control."
- Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs, Founder, Temple of Poi

"Nick is a patient and personable teacher. I had been spinning poi for a while and new many of the moves but his "Scales of Poi" workshop taught me a whole new approach. By breaking down this art to its most basic elements, then practicing those moves in all possible directions, combinations and planes around the body, I learned to find my weaknesses and some great techniques for improving those areas. Nick teaches poi like a martial art: Absolutely master the basics, then combinations and new moves will come easily. Nick's courses are great for poi spinners of all levels."
-Sandra Lee, Los Angeles

"Nick is not only an amazing fire performer, he's a fantastic teacher! I've taken a couple of his poi classes and have been really impressed with his teaching style. I'm a trained teacher myself, so I know a good one when I see 'em! I plan to take more classes from Nick in the near future."
-Holly H, Bellingham

"Nick Woolsey is my poi hero! His teaching style is easy to understand, efficient and effective--I felt a quantum leap happen in my understanding of poi in just one hour! Nick has a unique take on poi that make him a distinctive leader in the field, and an admirable dedication and talent that is incredibly inspiring. Having a lesson with Nick was definitely worth it!"
-Lita Lundeen, MA

"I can say as an objective observer with quite a bit of experience teaching movement disciplines that you are well on the right track with the system you are working out. It help us a lot, taking thoughts and ideas we had half figured out and brought them through to their logical conclusion... I think you are on the verge of having a system which could be used to do people serious good in terms of true health…"
-Ethan Murchie, PEI