EILYN MATAMOROS MOLINA

• From it's beginnings Poi had the purpose of enhancing dance and rhythm. It was soon realised that Poi swinging had several other benefits from wrist strength, flexability and improving co-ordination to name a few. Mastering simple Poi moves can quickly improve self-esteem and gain respect from others. Hence the reason it quickly becomes addictive. And like all performance arts you are only limited by your imagination.

• The word "Poi" is the name given to this art form by the Maori people of New Zealand. So when we talk about the history of Poi it will be the New Zealand history.

The Poi was used, many years ago, by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms as well as improving coordination.Wahine (female) dancers perform the Maori Poi, a dance performed with balls attached to flax strings, swung rhythmically.

Types of POI

• Tennis Ball Poi• Sock Poi• Parrot Tails • Flag Poi• Meteors• Fire Poi

• Tenni

s Ball

Poi

SOCK POI

PARROT TAILS

FLAG POI

•FIRE POI

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