| | |  | BELLY DANCE | Home » » » Poi Spinning for Beginners (also includes Veil Poi instruction for Belly Dancers) | | | | | | | Description: | | **Trailer can be seen on YouTube**Originally performed by the Maori in New Zealand, poi and fire dancing are now seen at festivals, raves, concerts and nightclubs around the world. Whether you are performing on a big stage or simply dancing for yourself, poi will add a hypnotic and colorful dynamic. This DVD is a comprehensive introduction to poi. Because it was filmed in front of mirrors in a dance studio, you can see each move in its entirety from both the front and the back. Each trick is broken down in easy-to-understand segments, and slow motion video takes the mystery out of the moves. You will learn poi dance combinations that range from simple to advanced and will be introduced to belly dance veil poi. Belly dance veil poi was invented by Dana Beaufait and is performed widely by the Bellydance Superstars and Aziza. The veil poi segment of this DVD demonstrates how the poi moves can be incorporated with silk veils. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Michelle Joyce | | Director:
| Michelle Joyce | | Format:
| NTSC | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Cheeky Girls Productions | | Run Time:
| 60 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| September 07, 2007 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 10 reviews |
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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 Not just for belly dancersSep 14, 2007
By D.J.
"Dava Jay"
This is an excellent instructional DVD for anyone wanting to learn the basic foundation of poi spinning. It is marketed to belly dancers because of the veil poi segment, but 90% of this video is just the breakdown of regular poi moves. There is a veil poi part, but it builds on moves already learned just with the veil. In other words, it isn't just for belly dancers or totally focused on belly dancing at all.
She is in front of a mirror, which makes it nice cause you can see the moves from behind also. And there are loads of slow motion shots that were really useful.
The teacher is a belly dancer and not a professional fire performer, but I liked that more. She obviously has experience teaching movement because the mirrors are a great idea. And the pace was perfect and the information was really well presented. She showed how some dance moves could be combined with the poi moves, which was useful and fun.
There are several really easy tricks mixed in with a lot of tough ones too and that kept it fun and challenging. The teacher was positive and encouraging and it was a fun and relaxing DVD to watch.
Overall, I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone wanting to learn poi.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great for beginners!Oct 13, 2007
By A. Starkey-Berrado
"Pooky"
I really learned a lot from this DVD. Michelle breaks down basic poi moves then shows how to use them with silk veils. Very clear and easy to follow. If you are looking to add a new prop to your bellydancing, this is a great one.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Perfect for the beginner poi and voi spinner.Feb 19, 2008
By Princess
I loved this DVD. It was perfect for me because I'm an absolute beginner poi and voi spinner and this was easy and fun.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Poi and Veil PoiMay 01, 2008
By Deborah Kananghinis
"Alia"
Just when you thought that spinning was a cycle on your washing machine, a gym session or turning wool into yarn, and just possibly what politician PR departments are capable of, there is now Poi Spinning, or Veil Poi Spinning. I found this DVD to be of Michelle Joyce's usual excellent standard of presentation, and although known for her bellydance instructional products, this particular DVD would be beneficial to those interested in circus or theatrical performance; dance; or just looking for a different work out video; or just looking for a fun family activity - however, because poi requires a large space to move, you would want to be careful as to where you practice the poi while viewing the instructions - don't do it under your best crystal chandelier! As the presenter is in front of a studio mirror, you see all angles, plus the slow motion repeats, close-ups and practice drills are excellent, clear and concise, the only difficulty I had with this DVD, is that Ms Joyce chose to present the veil poi section with the veils the same colour palette as the drapes on either side of the mirror, giving the impression that she is twirling the curtains, thereby making this section a little difficult to view in real time. If you are looking for veil poi instructional DVD/videos, I would suggest that the viewer also purchase other veil poi DVDs Voi (Veil & Poi): Fireless Spinning for Belly Dancers as well to view concurrently with this product, as Michelle Joyce's Poi Spinning for Beginners DVD is more a Poi instructional DVD rather than emphasis on the veil poi, with this particular section being for a more advanced student with some experience with silk veil or some beginner veil poi (voi) lessons.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Video for BeginnersSep 20, 2008
By E. Overholt
This video teaches the basic moves you need to get you started learning poi. It was easy to follow and very clearly presented. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who would like to start learning the art of poi.
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