“ 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 ”

“ 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) ”

“ 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! ”

“ " 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! ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. =) ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

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

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

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

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

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

“ 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! ”

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

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

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

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

“ I want these local Meetups because i'ma ninja! ”

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

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

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

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

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

“ i'm gonna be in the city this weekend ”

“ 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? ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

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

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

“ 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 ”

“ 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!!! ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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.... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm a dj ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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... ”

“ 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!!! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”