The 6 Schools of Poi Spinning

Exploring what I'd consider to be the 6 primary schools or styles of poi spinning! Starting with influences from Maori poi spinning, Latin American Bolas, Nunchucks, Glowstringing, and so many more arts, poi has become an interesting melange of cultural influences and styles with recent additions from contact juggling and toss juggling. Here I try to separate out what are some of the major schools of thought in terms of how people use poi to express themselves, explore complex ideas, and honor their cultural heritage. Disclaimer: this is wholly my own work and others may have their own interpretations. Where do you fit in this breakdown?

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