Partner on POint with Noel Yee & Lauren Raske

There is no quicker way in understanding boundaries, limitations and strengths than through synchronized movement with another person. 

For the first time in SpinCo history, come learn partner poi basics with Noel Yee and Lauren Raske and start your journey into partner poi the right way!

Age Level: Ages 10+

Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate (students should have some working experience with poi).

Workshop FAQs

Who is this workshop designed for?

This class is the perfect launching point for a performance duet. For those who have already delved into the world of partner, students should expect to gain a deeper understanding of technical variations in context of spatial clearance (so you don't bonk your partner in the head with your poi).

Do I need to sign up with a partner?

Nope! At time of workshop, instructors will assign students to each other who are about the same height and similar skill level.

What will the class focus on?

Students will learn basic concepts in partner poi, starting with two poi drills and building into four poi partner poi.

What tricks will students learn?

Students will learn the basics of the 3bt weave, Brigzag and other core partner poi concepts in a safe environment. Through the simple techniques learned in this class, more complex choreography can be built.

Ticket Pricing

• Early Bird Online (first 6 tickets sold): $25 person / $40 pair
• Regular Online: $30 person / $50 pair
• Cash at Door: $35 person / $60 pair

Class capacity is 10 pairs/ 20 students. Once the workshop is full, we will notify on the Official FB Event Page.

About the Instructors

Noel Yee

One of the most important figures of the modern flow arts scene, Noel Yee has had a strong hand in the evolution of flow arts culture and brings a unique understanding of object manipulation to the table. As an instructor, Noel has had thousands of students over his eleven years of training. (noelyee.com)

Lauren Raske 

Lauren is half of the creative group called 7textures, that specializes in Experiential Events focusing on design, styling, and entertainment, and how they all layer together. She works as a professional performer and show director for custom shows, and a continuous story event, such as The Ghostly Circus, and features a variety of talents including fire, aerial, juggling, and many more artists. Lauren believes that if it exists, it might as well be beautiful. "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." - Thomas Merton (7textures.com)

Venue Details

How to get there?

Stay Fly is located at 5th and Spring Garden, sharing the same building as the Dollar General. Enter the studio through the gated area at the center of the building courtyard, which is right next to the Dollar General. 

What to wear?

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. No shoes on the rubber mats, so wear dance shoots or gripped socks if you don't want to be barefoot. There is a full changing room and locker room to store your things during class.

Parking?

There is a large FREE parking lot located behind the Dollar General building (directly in front of the studio entrance). Enter the parking lot from 5th street or park in the Dollar General on the Spring Garden Side. 

Public Transportation?

Stay Fly is only a few blocks walking distance from the Spring Garden stop on the Market Frankfort Line.

Questions? Email us at spincoalition@gmail.com