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Meet others who enjoy Poi as a hobby. "Poi" is the Maori word for a ball on a cord that is swung around the body.

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New York, NY
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Name Location Date joined
Washingtonville, NY Jun 5, 2008
I pledged
New York, NY May 29, 2008
I pledged

 I haven't spun in at least a year and just bought a new pair . I'm in westchester but will travel for a good spot. i was decent when i left miami but haven't found anyone here. would like someone to teach me fire breathing tricks too 

New York, NY May 20, 2008
Masha
New York, NY May 5, 2008
I pledged

 Hey, im looking to learn more about both juggling and poi, and id love to learn to eat/breath a little fire. (im fourteen but i have done a good share of fire poi and a little fire juggling) 

Tenafly, NJ Apr 24, 2008
New York, NY Apr 19, 2008
Bex
I pledged
Bex

 I'd love to learn the art of poi as well as other fire performance, aerial acrobatics, stilt walking & any "circus" performance. I'm a novice with a background in theatre and dance. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! 

New York, NY Apr 16, 2008
I pledged

 " it's such a beautiful art form i want to be a part of- ready to learn all i can and have some fun doin it! 

New York, NY Mar 30, 2008
I pledged

 I'm looking to meet up with others to learn poi, fire, hoops, juggle, henna, costume making, and drumming. Let's have some fun! 

New York, NY Mar 24, 2008
Marisa
New York, NY Mar 14, 2008
Jeffrey Din
I pledged

 Would love to learn the art of Poi but I see there is a startup problem. We can all put our heads together and get this show started. For our first meetup, we can meet at Coney Island beach. 

Brooklyn, NY Mar 7, 2008
1987porsche944

 I have been dying to learn this but have no idea how to start!!! I have a dance/gymnastic/athletic background, so I know I can learn. =) 

Asbury Park, NJ Mar 3, 2008
Leia

 I want these local Meetups because i think people need to hear about Ron Paul and his policies. The word needs to be spread about him because most people do not know about him. 

Staten Island, NY Mar 1, 2008
Milena

 There needs to be something more to me than what I am doing in this cubicle. I want to get involved in the Millenium Promise. 

New York, NY Jan 26, 2008

 I just moved to NYC from Seattle and was given a set of poi from my bother over Christmas. I'd love to start lessons but don't know where to begin. Does anyone know of a place in Manhattan to practice poi-dancing? Cheers! 

Brooklyn, NY Jan 11, 2008
HolyTech

 I've always love to perform using glowsticks, led lights. I really want to learn POI and I think I'm in the right place to be looking for people of same interest. 

South River, NJ Dec 21, 2007
lynn

 life is good... lets spin ladies and gentlemen.... 

Neptune, NJ Dec 11, 2007
I pledged
Monmouth Junction, NJ Dec 9, 2007
Brooklyn, NY Dec 2, 2007
New York, NY Nov 3, 2007
Marah

 As the Regional Coordinator for Burning Man in NJ, I'm available to host events and to help others create the adventures they'd like to in the Garden State! get in touch via newjersey@burningman.com for more information. 

Red Bank, NJ Oct 29, 2007
teagan blackburn

 I want these local Meetups because i want to learn to spin poi better - especially transitions and I am looking for a spiritual ecstatic community 

New York, NY Oct 8, 2007
Ayla

 I want these local Meetups because I am interested in these sorts of things and interacting with others who share the same interests. I will also publicize some of the event in www.souldish.com's events newsletters as a favor. 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
OmniTarget

 Hi! I'm Anthony and I am just looking for other poi enthusiasts that could possibly advance my newbie skills some more. I am just starting and recently seem to be at a poists block sort to say.... :D 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007

 Very interested in learning poi and I figured this group is a good start. 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
jacquye

 Hi my name is Jacquye. I am 24 and I would love to meet like minded people who share my interests. 

East Islip, NY Oct 2, 2007
Vanessa
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
tina

 Hey everyone! Summer is here now and what a better way to celebrate than to start a poi meetup! I've been practicing with tennis balls for about a year now and i would love to advance to the next step with other people from NYC! 

Fresh Meadows, NY Oct 2, 2007

 Hi, my name is Kathy and I'd like to come to the next meet up. 212-330-8229. Please let me know where the next one is in the city. 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
Natalie

 I would like to know where I can take lessons in poi in the NYC area. 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because i am new in new york city and very fascinated by poi playing 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
rachel
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
jei

 I want these local Meetups because I want to learn poi & fire poi. If anyone offers lessons in Manhattan, please contact me at grenmu at yahoo dot com. Thanks! 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
rigo Irizarry
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
Bryan

 I just moved up to NYC and can't wait to improve my spinning! 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
Elena
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
isabelle
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
Mike Shane

 I love photographing the art of fire poi. If you decide on a place to meet, I would love to be there. 

Staten Island, NY Oct 2, 2007
Gino

 I want these local Meetups because I'm trying to learn more about using poi and other juggling tools, such as torches 

Hewitt, NJ Oct 2, 2007
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
Josephine

 HI. I'm Joey. I'm an artist/photographer. I love traveling and learning. 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because i'ma ninja! 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
john
New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
shayleen

 hi all - been wanting to learn to spin for a while. hope there's a meeting soon.....? 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
TABATHA C

 I want these local Meetups because I WANT TO LEARN MORE FROM OTHER PEOPLE LIKE ME ! 

Huntington Station, NY Oct 2, 2007
jenn

 hey all, its a pleasure to meet you. I really enjoy making collages, drawing, painting, etc..Being around creative people always inspires me :) 

Astoria, NY Oct 2, 2007
West Orange, NJ Oct 2, 2007

 Hi. Saw poi spinning at burning man and am trying to learn -- would love to meet up. 

New York, NY Oct 2, 2007
Kat
Brooklyn, NY Oct 2, 2007
Katie

 I love and spin poi for about year or two :) Want to meet other people to get more practice with. Peace 

Brooklyn, NY Oct 2, 2007
Netta
Brooklyn, NY Oct 2, 2007
Jessica Fox
Hackettstown, NJ Sep 5, 2007
sean

 i'm gonna be in the city this weekend 

New York, NY Aug 21, 2007
Debra  Krueger

 I want these local Meetups because I am a west coast transplant where I learned to firedance. I have not performed in awhile and would really like to get back into it. Would love to meet people to practice with!!! Is there Poi in the park anywhere? 

New York, NY Aug 11, 2007
Aline Alves

 I want these local Meetups because I" am a burner!!!! Yeah!!!! 

Belmar, NJ Aug 3, 2007
sammie
New York, NY Jul 30, 2007
Clifton, NJ Jul 25, 2007
New York, NY Jul 17, 2007
Laura

 I want these local Meetups because I recently relocated from the west coast and desparately miss spinning fire and hanging out with others interested in the same. 

New York, NY Jul 17, 2007
Emily

 I am in New York for the summer, and away from my west coast friends with whom I spin fire. I'm practicing technique for Burning Man this year, and looking to share tips and learn from others 

New York, NY Jul 10, 2007

 i've relocted from the west coast and would like to stay more connected to BM via local folks. i'm a 12 year burner and this may be my first year off, i'm already feeling homesick. 

New York, NY Jun 17, 2007
Tonia
New York, NY Jun 2, 2007
Jessica Schultz

 I want these local Meetups because I am a fire dancer and want to learn more sweet skills. I would also like to get into performing around the city. 

Brooklyn, NY May 30, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because I am looking for fire angels and friends to practice with 

New Milford, NJ May 28, 2007
lindy
Norwalk, CT May 25, 2007
Brooklyn, NY May 16, 2007
Brian

 I need to get more practice and would love to learn some new moves. 

New York, NY May 15, 2007
kristin
New Milford, NJ May 14, 2007
steve
Tenafly, NJ May 11, 2007
phil

 I want these local Meetups because id like to start weekly gatherings, both fire and non - fire. Non fire to learn, to teach, to practice and to chill. Fire gatherings to put on a show for some crowds with other fire dancers, drummers, etc 

East Islip, NY Apr 23, 2007
Daniel

 I want local Fire Performers Meetups because i have spun in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and a few other countries and would love to meet some cool people and twirl in the city!!! 

New York, NY Apr 13, 2007
Brooklyn, NY Mar 27, 2007
New York, NY Mar 6, 2007
Snap Dragon
Brooklyn, NY Mar 4, 2007
MisterNeil

 I want these local Meetups because it's an ideal opportunity to make new acquaintances while exploring exciting topics including: art, culture and the outdoors. 

Bronxville, NY Mar 2, 2007
Todd Spitz
New York, NY Feb 25, 2007
Jennifer

 I want these local Meetups because I am very intruiged by poi and I would love to learn about it! 

New York, NY Feb 13, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because I have wanted to learn fire dancing for over 3 years and have never found a class for beginners in the NYC area. 

Brooklyn, NY Feb 10, 2007
sarah

 I want these local Meetups because i'm interested in the excercise benefits that could be gained from the activity, i want to know more and experience other people's perpective on the artform. 

Brooklyn, NY Jan 27, 2007
Giovanna
New York, NY Jan 19, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because I plan to move back to NYC and want to be able to pursue my interests and meet new, artistic individuals. 

New York, NY Nov 7, 2006

 I want these local Meetups because I just moved here, and have partied in a few states, and would like to meet new people and get back into fire twirling.... 

Plainsboro, NJ Oct 31, 2006
playaboonkie

 I want these local Meetups because i'm a dj 

New York, NY Oct 30, 2006
New York, NY Sep 21, 2006
Adam

 I'm always looking to push my own bounds as a poi-ist and at the same time pass on what I have learned to others who have an would want to learn. 

Great Neck, NY Sep 14, 2006
Major
New York, NY Sep 7, 2006

 Trance is amazing, especially psytrance and there isnt many events that aren't the same rave parties ive been to like 50 times. i've yet to find a good scene in jersey... 

Bayonne, NJ Aug 10, 2006
JoeyChina
Brooklyn, NY Aug 8, 2006
Sonorous8
New York, NY Aug 8, 2006
Lu
Lu

 Hi,My name is Lu.I am very very interested in Fire Performance! I am a show performer,I'd love to learn Fire Performance and try my new shows!!! 

New York, NY Aug 8, 2006
Mike

 I want local Fire Performers Meetups because I juggle fire clubs, poi, devil sticks, balls, and working on staff and I would like to learn more. 

Fairfield, NJ Aug 8, 2006
Brooklyn, NY Jul 22, 2006
Joey
Brooklyn, NY Apr 25, 2006
New York, NY Apr 6, 2006
Tim Doody
New York, NY Jan 17, 2006
marvin mitchell
I pledged
New York, NY Oct 19, 2005
New York, NY Sep 10, 2005
DeZ

 Hey there I am a South African and have been teaching myself poi fire twirling for the past 6 months. I think I am becoming obsessed with fire and would love to spin with other people and hopefully learn new combos. 

Stamford, CT Sep 10, 2005
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