Poi Classes and Lessons
Curious about poi spinning, fire dancing, and the flow arts? Learn to spin poi with an experienced poi dance teacher based right here in the DC metro area.
"I believe in poi as a vehicle for self-empowerment, mental focus, and physical well-being."
Ben "Drex" Drexler is originally from Boulder, Colorado, but has called DC his home for the past six years. He has been spinning poi for over seven years and in that time has taught through countless retreats, festivals, and online videos. His tutorials on YouTube have been viewed over 1 million times and he has taught hundreds of students the art of poi all across the world.
The Benefits of Poi:
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Strength training for the shoulders and upper body--tone those arms!
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Teaches discipline
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Focuses the mind in a meditative state to help you avoid distractions
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Challenges and exercises the brain!
Benefits of Poi Classes:
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Foundational exercises that lead to breakthroughs in technique
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New tricks to push your progress forward
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A structured learning environment that will create a clear line of progression and help you level up!
In an effort to make learning poi as convenient as possible, I offer the following educational options depending on your unique needs:
Private Lessons/Poi Coaching
If group settings intimidate you or you'd like to progress in the art as rapidly as possible, private lessons offer an experience tailored specific to your needs. I'll meet you for an hour every week either at your home or the location of your choice for an intensive poi workout built around your individual interests in the art. I offer a special 4-week introductory session that includes a set of practice poi and is capped off with a special lesson where you'll spin fire for the first time! Think of me as your own personal poi fitness coach.
Group Classes in the DC Area
If you learn best in a group setting with other students to work off of and a mix between personal instruction and self-directed study, I offer a weekly mixed-level group lesson. Here, you'll have the opportunity to progress while making new friends and working toward choreographed pieces and get the opportunity to work on partner poi and other topics that require multiple people.
Classes via Skype or Google+
You may not live in the DC metro area--if not, I can still provide a structured learning environment for you through Skype and Google+ lessons. We can harness the power of technology to create a real-time interactive lesson that has all the benefits of a private lesson but with a teacher who may be hundreds or thousands of miles away.
Workshops
I offer many one-off workshops for all skill levels for special events. You can see a list of currently offered workshops and see if one is right for your event. These workshops are also frequently offered at a variety of regional events throughout the country as I tour for the fire and flow festival season. Write the event organizers and let them know you'd like to see me on the schedule!
Retreats
If your company or organization is having an event and you'd like to incorporate poi, I offer special classes geared around team-building, self-empowerment, and fitness and would love to contribute! I can teach all age levels and fitness levels. Contact me and we'll see if I would make a good fit for your event.