Learn poi spinning

Spinning poi is a fun activity, enjoyable in any age, benefiting your health in several ways. Would you like to try it and you're not sure where to begin? Nowadays you can learn anything from the basics to the advanced tricks thanks to the excellent tutorials and teachers out there. Here is a selection of well known Poi Gurus and their different styles of spinning and teaching. There's so much to explore!

basics of poi spinning

Let's start with 2 handy tutorials to begin your poi journey! Learning these basics is a great start for showing your Visual Poi effect properly.

how to spin and turns

Three beat weave tutorial

When you master these basics, we recommend following the teachers below in this article and exploring more advanced moves.

Drex Factor

Drex Factor learn poi

Ben Drexler

Country of origin: USA

Level of tutorials: Beginners to advanced

Ben "Drex" Drexler is a world-renowned movement artist, circus performer, and dancer who has spent the past several years teaching and performing the art of poi spinning. Drex is one of the most profound content creators in our community. The amount of tutorials and materials for your growth he created over the several years it's just epic. You can find most of it at his Youtube channel or other social networks for free and become his supporter at Patreon to help these videos happen. Are you ready to dive into the DrexFactor project and find the right tutorials for your level? 

Nick Woolsey

Playpoi

Country of origin: Canada

Level of tutorials: Beginners to advanced

Nick Woolsey learn poi

Nick Woolsey is one of the remarkable teachers in our community for such a long time. His approach to teaching and poi spinning is influenced by tai chi, yoga and dance. He keeps sharing his vision at workshops and retreats around the globe and at his website playpoi.com where he offers Step by Step poi courses and plenty of free tutorials as well.

Vojta Stolbenko

learn poi vith Vojta Stolbenko

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Level of tutorials: Beginners to advanced, focused more on the intermediate and advanced level.

Vojta is a young talented artist, and we're proud that he was part of Pyroterra crew! Besides travelling, performing and being a musician, he enjoys film & video making professionally. His poi retreats are well known in the community, and people love to learn & chill with him. Check out his breathtaking videos and learn something cool at his Patreon page.

Katya Stakanova

Country of origin: Russia

Level of tutorials: Beginners to advanced

learn poi with Katya Stakanova

Katya is a gorgeous poi spinner who opened the world of Russian spinning to everybody! At her Instagram page @one_day_spin, you can find plenty of original and inspiring tutorials for tricks and concepts from the ''Russian school''. She also invites other amazing artists as Ivan 'Mel' Gorbunov to share their knowledge. We would recommend this channel more for intermediate level spinners than beginners, but let's find out for yourself.  

Bow Juggler

Bow juggler juggling poi

Country of origin: France

Level of tutorials: Beginners to advanced, focused on juggling and contact poi manipulation.

Incredibly talented French artist and teacher who pushes the limits not only in poi juggling! At the age of 21, he creates videos and tutorials focused on poi juggling, three poi spinning and contact poi manipulations for different levels. His tutorials are something that the community missed for a long time. Join his Patreon gang and improve your poi skills in a more circus oriented way!

Dr. Kate Riegle van West

Spinpoi

Country of origin: USA

Level of tutorials: Beginners to intermediate, programs for poi teachers

Dr. Kate Riegle van West learn poi

This extraordinary lady is a scientist, artist, and entrepreneur with a passion for play and wellbeing. With the project SpinPoi, she provides scientific proof of poi improving our health, and popularizes poi outside the flow arts world. In addition to classical tutorials, she provides training courses for facilitators. SpinPoi is currently the only place offering courses and certification for teaching poi spinning to seniors. Check out the website to learn more.

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