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Re: Further down the rabbit hole... (in Tech Poi) don't get the model yet. will stare at diagram more
discussion post on Mon, October 19, 2009 - 1:48 AM
Re: Poi fix? (in Tech Poi) yeah, but I have a feeling online participation will be sporadic no mater how awesome the website gathering place becomes. internet activity comes from large amounts of people who are staring at the screen world during time we could otherwise be u... read more
discussion post on Mon, October 19, 2009 - 1:43 AM
Re: sock vs string (in Art of Poi) if I remember the puffer ball correctly that would make an awesome poi weight.
discussion post on Mon, October 19, 2009 - 1:29 AM
Re: sock vs string (in Art of Poi) listen to nick if you haven't already: www.youtube.com/view_play_list especially this one: www.youtube.com/watch

soft, thick, heavy poi will move slower, tangle less, and not hurt you so much. I re... read more
discussion post on Sat, October 17, 2009 - 12:46 AM
Poi spinning class with Marina and Dyami - Part II (blog entry)
Join Nocturnal Sunshine's Dyami Kaplan and Marina Salonga for a two part poi spinning workshop in the San Lorenzo Park. Dancers and spinners of all levels of are welcome to attend. The workshops will include warm up stretches, basic to advanced ... read more
blog entry posted Wed, August 5, 2009 - 9:26 AM permalink - 0 comments
'090704 in Marina, CA photo by Corey Carter
photo posted 07/08
'090704 in Marina, CA photo by Corey Carter
photo posted 07/08
Poi Spinning workshop with Marina and Dyami ( events » arts ) Come join Nocturnal Sunshine's Dyami Kaplan and Marina Salonga for a poi spinning workshop in the San Lorenzo Park. Dancers and spinners of all levels of are welcome to attend. The workshop will include warm up stretches, basic to advanced poi spi... read more
event starts Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Poi Spinning workshop in Santa Cruz (blog entry) Come join Nocturnal Sunshine's Dyami Kaplan and Marina Salonga for a poi spinning workshop in the San Lorenzo Park. Dancers and spinners of all levels of are welcome to attend. The workshop will include warm up stretches, basic to advanced poi spi... read more
blog entry posted Sun, June 28, 2009 - 7:06 PM permalink - 0 comments
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photo posted 06/08
I do not want to go to burning man (blog entry)
I do not want to go to burning man, this year or possibly ever again. If you have not been, I encourage you to go. If you have been but want to go back and recharge, that is also good. It is a unique experience which will enrich your life and sh... read more
blog entry posted Tue, May 26, 2009 - 1:19 AM permalink - 5 comments
Poi class, Spring (blog entry) Poi class has returned and this run is going to be special. A few of my good poi friends will be co-teaching the series with me. We all have different interests, influences, and styles around poi and will be able to bring you a diverse range of te... read more
blog entry posted Tue, April 21, 2009 - 11:54 PM permalink - 0 comments
this is a photo of me during maybe my third burn ever in spring 2007.
photo posted 03/15
Teaching is another one of those fire metaphors (blog entry) This is an apology to anyone who has ever learned poi from me. I recently realized that i have been making a pretty big mistake. When I teach wrapping up I say that "to wrap up you stick your fingers out while spinning backwards/underhand, and to ... read more
blog entry posted Sun, March 15, 2009 - 2:16 PM permalink - 1 comment
Poi Classes in Santa Cruz ( events » arts ) Poi class returns to the Vets Hall (846 Front St. Santa Cruz CA 95060)
Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm

session 1 is Nov. 6, 13, 20
session 2 is Dec. 4, 11, 18

the cost is $34 per session, and $12-15 for drop in, sliding scale.

Focus:
- Fou... read more
event starts Thursday, November 6, 2008 - 7:30 PM
at the trail head after the walk back. backpacking is difficult, bu...
photo posted 09/02
Poi class for August ( events » community ) Poi Class schedule for August is as follows:

Tuesday the 5th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, San Lorenzo park
Monday the 11th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Seabright Beach (by the cave on the north/west end)
Tuesday the 12th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, San Lorenzo park
Monday ... read more
event starts Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Poi Class in the Park, Tuesdays in Santa Cruz ( events » community ) Greetings fellow poi enthusiasts,

Spring is upon us and the sun is shining into the evening. The ongoing poi class is now on Tuesdays at the San Lorenzo Park (along the river between Water, Ocean, Soquel, and Front).
maps.google.com/ma... read more
event starts Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 6:30 PM
Poi Class in the Park, Tuesdays in Santa Cruz ( events » community ) Greetings fellow poi enthusiasts,

Now that spring is upon us and the sun is shining into the evening, we are moving our poi class outside. So rather then Mondays at the Vets Hall, class will now be Tuesdays at the San Lorenzo Park (along the ri... read more
event starts Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 6:30 PM