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One variations of the poi spinning butterfly is rotating the poi behind-the-head. Discover how to rotate poi behind-the-head with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Alternate spinning the poi in front and in back of the body to do the wave. Learn the poi spinning wave with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Turning the body while doing the poi spinning butterfly will add variation to the move. Find out how to add variations to the poi spinning butterfly with tips from a fire performer in this free...

Transition from the corkscrew into the butterfly by spinning poi over the head. Discover poi spinning moves with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Before starting to spin fire, be able to spin poi for 10 minutes without touching anything. Learn to start fire poi spinning with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Stretch arms and wrists before practicing poi spinning. Get some tips for practicing poi spinning with the help of a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Start a corkscrew move by spinning poi in a circular motion. Learn the arm movement for the corkscrew poi spinning move with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

To do the poi spinning corkscrew move, begin by moving hands in a figure eight. Spin pio in a figure eight with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Change a poi spinning corkscrew move by adding large and small circular variations. Learn about other poi spinning corkscrew variations with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi...

Practice spinning poi in a corkscrew by keeping hands together. Learn the hand movements of the corkscrew with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

The poi spinning butterfly move mimics the flapping wings of a butterfly. Learn more about poi spinning butterfly moves with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

To do a poi spinning butterfly move, make sure that wrist and hands are turning together. Discover how to do hand movements for the poi spinning butterfly with tips from a fire performer in this...

Move the arms in rhythm to do the poi spinning butterfly. Find out how to move arms in the poi spinning butterfly with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

Add difficulty to a poi spinning butterfly move by rotating the poi backwards. Rotate poi backwards when doing the butterfly with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi spinning basics.

A poi spinning corkscrew move utilizes the entire body and is similar to a belly dancing move. Discover the corkscrew poi spinning move with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi...

The corkscrew and butterfly moves involve spinning pois over the head. Learn more about the corkscrew and butterfly poi spinning moves with tips from a fire performer in this free video on poi...

Practicing tips for poi spinning are helpful when building a foundation for this performance art. Practice poi spinning with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

The history of poi spinning begins with the Polynesian food preparation of the same name. Discover the history of poi spinning with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Poi spinning planes are imaginary spacial references that help beginning spinners. Spin poi in vertical planes with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Begin poi spinning by swinging one poi in a circular pattern. Swing one poi with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Swinging two poi for poi spinning requires a bit of coordination and concentration. Swing both poi with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Poi spinning backward begins with swinging one poi at a time in a circular pattern. Swing a poi backward with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

In poi spinning, swinging two poi backward in a circular pattern is a great practicing exercise. Swing both poi backward with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Holding poi for poi spinning is important to keep the pieces swinging in parallel planes. Hold poi properly with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Using the wrists with poi spinning directs the poi as an extension of the arm. Use the wrists with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Split-time in poi spinning refers to swinging two poi in opposite positions. Spin poi in split-time with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

In poi spinning, stalling refers to suspending the poi in the air to change direction. Stall poi with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Poi spinning moves include fundamentals like swinging one and two poi forward and backward. Learn poi spinning moves with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Poi spinning is a performance of twirling flaming or illuminated balls on chains. Learn about poi spinning with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

The benefits of poi spinning include concentration development, brain coordination and body coordination. Reap the benefits of poi spinning with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

A cycle of the backward poi spinning weave combines the left- and right-hand movements into a cohesive rotation. Spin a backward weave cycle with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

A continuous cycle of the backward poi spinning weave combines cycles into a fluid twirling trick. Spin a continuous backward weave cycle with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire...

A slow demo of the poi spinning weave breaks down the trick into smaller steps. See a poi spinning weave demo with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

For the poi spinning weave, switching from forward and backward creates a unique combination of twirling and juggling. Combine the forward and backward weave with tips from a fire performer in...

The left-hand position in a poi spinning weave crosses the poi over to the right hip in a circular pattern. Practice the left-hand position with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

A single cycle of a poi spinning weave combines the left- and right-hand positions into a cohesive movement. Start with a single weave cycle with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

A continuous cycle of the poi spinning weave connects multiple cycles into a cohesive twirling trick. Spin poi in a continuous cycle with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire...

Slowing down the poi spinning weave breaks the movement into smaller steps. Slow down to master the weave with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

The backward poi spinning weave puts emphasis on the up-swing instead of the down-swing. Spin the weave backward with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

The right hand of the backward poi spinning weave crosses to the left shoulder in a circular pattern. Practice the right hand backward weave with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

The left hand of the backward poi spinning weave crosses to the right shoulder in a circular pattern. Practice the left hand backward weave with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

The poi spinning weave is a graceful maneuver that is also known as the chase. Learn about the weave with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

A poi spinning weave demo helps new spinners understand the full movement. See a weave demo with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

The poi spinning weave begins with split-time poi swinging. Practice split-time spinning with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

For the poi spinning weave, single poi spinning commits the movements to memory. Begin with a single poi with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

The right-hand position in a poi spinning weave crosses the poi over to the left hip in a circular pattern. Practice the right-hand position with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

Body movements with poi spinning turns add an expressive flare to enhance the performance. Move the body with the poi with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.

Crossing and turning moves in poi spinning can be combined for unique performance-worthy combinations. Practice crossing and turning moves with tips from a fire performer in this free video on...

The foundations of poi spinning are combined to create more complicated maneuvers and tricks. Practice poi spinning foundations with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire...

Alternating hands in poi spinning crosses one hand over the other intermittently. Alternate hands with tips from a fire performer in this free video on fire entertainment.