Poi & Staff Classes Available in Oakland
Jon Dickinson
Fire Arts Academy is offering sessions of Poi & Staff classes in Oakland. FAA is now taking registration for poi & staff classes in Oakland Starting May 1st. Classes in San Francisco and weekend workshops coming in late May or early June.
Only $60 for our group 4-week poi or staff class in Oakland starting May 1st, which consist of four one hour lessons with the last lesson being on fire.
Sign up for two sessions for only $100. A syllabus / study guide will be provided at the beginning of class for the students to take home and use to practice with. The class space is limited and spaces are fill up quickly.
We have packed one year of spinning experience and knowledge into two of the 4-week classes, which we amazingly can pass to you in seven lessons. Many simple drills will improve your spinning quickly.
The first three classes teach the students a variety of moves, around 15 total, and techniques as they progress in skill level. The fourth class teaches the students fire safety and how to apply what they have learned to actual fire spinning, if the students feel they are ready. Everything is done according to personal comfort level. Fuel, safety, and fire poi provided for the fourth lesson as needed.
Beginner Poi covers the basics: Butterfly (in most forms), Weave, Corkscrew, Windmill and many others.
Intermediate Poi covers: complex transitions changing directions, Push-Through (threading the needle), body movement with poi, wraps, and much more.
Advanced Poi covers: Double Weave, Double Push-Through, more wraps, some transitions, toss, two-handed poi, and more.
Beginner Staff covers the basics: Butterfly (in most forms), Weave, some behind the back, tossing, and more.
Intermediate Staff covers: More tossing, complex transitions, body movement, and double staff.
Price options for students:
4 week, one-hour Group Poi or Staff Class in Oakland: $60
(2) 4 week, one-hour Group Poi or Staff Session in Oakland: $100
Private Poi or Staff Class: $150
Private Poi or Staff Lesson: $40/hour
Fire Poi (folded style wicks on ball chain): $40
Practice Poi: $20
Fire Staff (four inch or two inch wicks): $30 or $35
The next session of classes start Tuesday May 1st:
- Beginner Staff (Series 1), 6:00pm
- Beginner Poi (Series 1), 7:00pm
- Beginner Poi (Series 2), 8:00pm
- Intermediate Poi (Series 2), 9:00pm
Depending on which class you take, students are encouraged to come
early or stay afterward to practice.
Register soon as classes are filling up quickly.
Private lessons can be arranged between student and any teacher. More classes and times might be available depending on interest.
Classes in SF & weekend classes will be starting soon.
If you want to register for class, like to know of what the classes cover
and/or have any questions please contact us.
Jon Dickinson