Teal Taylor Young
I began playing with poi 3 years ago after seeing it for the frist time amid the highly active Santa Barbara community. I became enamored with spinning immediately, and havent put my poi down since. Seeking to incorporate technical patterns with movement drives my practice, and sharing my art gives me immense pleasure, both in performance, and teaching what I know to others who seek to flow.
Scheduled Workshops
Intermediate Poi Spinning
Day: Sunday | Duration: 75 min. | Location: Spin CycleThis class will focus on movements within the realm of the split time / same direction (the timing/direction of weaves), exploring key patterns to unlock the poi-tential of movement. We will be learning, and integrating, the triquetra and spiral wraps, as well as how these maneuvers can lead into more complicated forms. This class is designed for those who have some familiarity with poi, but all are welcome who are ready to learn.
Introduction to Partner Poi w/Ryan
Day: Saturday | Duration: 75 min. | Location: Spin CyclePartner poi is fire dancing's elegant and daring answer to partner dance. With interlocking weaves and turns, synchronized patterns, and reciprocated movements you can create impressive displays of coordination with your partner- and it's not difficult to learn!! Bring a friend, or come alone and make a new one, because together we're going to explore the basic concepts and patterns that partner poi is built upon. No prior poi experience is necessary!