Learn about the circus art – Poi Spinning! The term “poi” refers to both the performance art and the weighted objects these artists twirl to create beautiful visual patterns. Create your own poi and learn the basics of poi spinning on June 1 & 2 in the Play Lab. Learn more at https://www.museumofplay.org/event/artist-at-play-workshop-sock-poi-creation/2024-06-02/ | The Strong Museum

Poi spinning is an exciting movement art that takes elements of skill toy, meditation, and dance, and presents them in a beautiful and eye-catching manner. Here I break down some of the basic terms around poi, poi spinning, and flow arts for people curious about this style of dancing and performance. Ever been curious to learn more about fire poi, LED poi, what's the deal with poi tricks and moves or poi balls, or what to call people that use poi? (spoilers: they're called poi spinners) This vid