Poi / Dance Fusion Workshop

Hello everyone!

This event is a small group guided movement workshop where you will learn all about the whimsical flow toy 'poi'; a flow prop originally used by Māori culture in New Zealand as a form of storytelling and performance. Now, commonly seen used by fire dancing acts and flow artists.

Sun, 12th March - Beginners workshop which will focus on the fundamentals of poi, poi movement theory and a few beginner tricks. Participants will gain ground work needed to carry them through their practice. Workshop will close with a short flow routine and meditation circle. **All levels welcomed**

Sun, 19th March - Beg / Inter workshop which will include an extensive warm-up, immediately followed by a playful dance flow routine. We will end class with a meditative sound bath led by Candice Silva a mindfulness guide and founder of Soul Family Wellness. **All levels welcomed**

**Dual Pricing available at Check-out**

Keep in mind there will be a lot of physical activity:

• Comfortable clothings; nothing too wide or flowy that may get caught.
• Avoid any large jewelry that will get in the way.
• Hair tied up and out of your face is encouraged.
• Journal and pen recommended.

Use discount code 'nowweflow' for reading the description details <3

About lead flow artist Rissi Shantel:

Rissi is a certified Breathe for Change yogi, preschool teacher, mindful movement guide and performing artist. She has performed with Pura Fire a fire and flow performance group based in St. Croix, USVI. Her relationship with the flow arts started at Fire Alchemy Retreat Summer 2022 led by the Ignite Fire Keepers in Oregon, IL. In the last 6 months her love of poi has been fueled by curiosity and she spends most of her days dancing while trying to harness the magic of a ball and string. She has carried her practice into the preschool where she guides her students through poi rhythmic movements, enhancing their motor skills, bilateral coordination, attention and other countless medicinal offerings. When she is not spinning poi, you can find her dancing in the kitchen, planning a trip back home to Belize or feeding her plant babies. She aspires to be a ripple of kindness and healing for her community through flow meditation, and to extend the brain based research on how poi movement can be a tool for managing anxiety and depression, self - confidence and attention deficits.

Host or Publisher Flow artist Rissi Shantel