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Poi is performed in many parts of the world. It originated in New Zealand, and is also very popular in Canada and the U.S.A., especially within the rave scene.
Poi, in itself, is the manipulation of two or more weights on lengths of fabric, chain, etc.
GLOW POI is the dance performed with glowing/flashing items which leave a trail of light, emphasizing the dancer's movements
FIRE POI is the same dance performed with a weighted wick, which is soaked in fuel and set on fire. Fire poi should not be attempted by beginners and is considered a circus skill. The flames create a sense of danger amongst both the dancer and the audience, and can provide the most entertaining of experiences
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How and where is kwela dance performed?
how is the kwela dance performed
what is dance motif?
dance motif is a dance performed in drama
What is communal dance?
A spiritual dance performed by a community.
Where is modern dance commonly performed?
modern dance is usually performed in theatres plays ect but you can also watch at dance clesses.
What dance is performed in a grassy shirt?
The hula, a Hawaiian dance
Why was the Poi dance performed?
It didn't start off as a dance it was used to keep the women's wrist flexible for weaving and for the men to strengthen their wrists for battles.
Which dance do people dance in NZ?
They do the Ha'ka dance. They do Techno and shuffling. They do the poi.
What type of performance is fire poi?
The origin of the word poi is from the Maori language and its meaning is ball on a cord. In fire poi, the balls have wicks that are set on fire and spun about the body in a dance. It is believed that the first performances of fire poi were in Hawaii.
How and where is kwela dance performed?
how is the kwela dance performed
Why was dance performed?
dance was performed for abbey, she's rank
what is dance motif?
dance motif is a dance performed in drama
What is communal dance?
A spiritual dance performed by a community.
Where is poi originally from?
Poi is originally from Hawaii.
Where is modern dance commonly performed?
modern dance is usually performed in theatres plays ect but you can also watch at dance clesses.
Is poi poi gay?
As a non-living object, Poi(AKA Poi Poi as it has been oddly called recently) can not have a sexual orientation. POI is one of the traditional performing arts of the Māori people of New Zealand. It was created to enhance gracious female wrist movements.
Can you get poi in HI?
Yes you can get poi in Hawaii. It originated there.
What has the author Karyn Ailsa Paringatai written?
Karyn Ailsa Paringatai has written: 'Poia mai taku poi' -- subject(s): Poi dance, Social life and customs, Maori literature, Maori (New Zealand people), Maori Folk dancing, History
