PARTNERPOI POSITIONS

With partner poi we differentiate between two different positions. These vary depending on which hands are linked with one another.

RIGHT HAND to RIGHT HAND
(DIAGONAL-POSITION)

RIGHT HAND to LEFT HAND
(FRONTAL-POSITION)

The four beat weave is slightly trickier in the frontal position and can be a bit of a challenge for the wrists.

PARTNERPOI MODES

Modes are varying arm and shoulder speeds that are suitable for various different sequences.

SPLIT-TIME ARMS (CRAWL-MODE)

In the crawl mode, the arms move in split-time, just like when swimming the crawl. This balanced rhythm makes the crawl mode pleasant to do and is ideal for entering and leaving positions as well as combined steps and turns.

SAME-TIME ARMS (BRACE-MODE)

The brace mode is a bit like breaststroke and is more static than the crawl mode. However, it is perfect for visual moves like pirouettes and flowers.

PARTNERPOI THREAD THE NEEDLE to THREE BEAT WEAVE Cycle

The following cycle, which we also refer to as the machine, involves thread the needle and the three beat weave in two different directions. Concentrate on the stalling arm (in this case the right-hand arm) and don’t despair if the upward thread the needle feels a bit awkward to start with.

PARTNERPOI THREAD THE NEEDLE to THREE BEAT WEAVE

Concentrate on the quarter turn here in order to be able to switch cleanly from the wheel plane in to the wall plane. To help you grasp this transition, it is also possible to have a single player simulate it.

Related Lessons

TTN
3beat weave

PartnerPoi TTN
PartnerPoi 3beat weave

FOUR BEAT WEAVE to THREE BEAT WEAVE continual

The same exercise without a break in the four beat wave position

FOUR BEAT WEAVE to THREE BEAT WEAVE

Watch the weave’s forwards and backwards movement and find the right moment for one person to change position. Make sure you’ve got the hang of the different weaves before trying to combine them.

４ Beat to 3Beat

A partner (you) turn the 2 of un-wind arm position.

Un-wind arm at Your Partner Side : Move body to the front of your partner and start 3 beat weave.
Un-wind arm at Your Side : Move body to the behind of your partner and start 3 beat weave.

3 Beat to 4 Beat

Use one of the 2 un-wind arm position. When you un-wind the arms at your partner side, you'll move to 4 beat weave (Crossed weave) position.

WALKTHROUGH and THREE BEAT WEAVE

The walkthrough is one of the most important basic partner poi moves and allows you to enter and leave a wide variety of figures with ease.

You will do "Carry Turn" over through the Partner's body.
Check the lesson of Carry Turn if you haven't watched it yet. 

Once you’ve got the hang of the walkthrough in both directions, it can for example be combined as a two-hand three beat weave.

PARTNER POI THREAD THE NEEDLE

The right rhythm is essential here. The move will only work if both poi are swinging same-time with one another.

Check ou Thread The Needle Lesson for one person if you haven't wathced it yet.

PARTNER POI FOUR BEAT WEAVE

The four beat weave, or crossed weave, is a key partner poi move and opens up countless new possibilities later on. To start off, it is helpful if one of the two players spins the poi behind his or her back, thus making it possible for his or her partner to interlace.

You need the move "REEL" for make it smooth.

Partner Poi Three beat weave

The three beat weave with a partner is the same as for just one player. You might find it helpful to practice the three beat weavealone, to understand how it works.

Learn how to do 3 beat weave for one person also.

Partner Poi: Getting Started: Partners, Props, and Communication Tutorial

Great Partner Poi tutorial by Nick Woolsey.

Partner Poi: Learning Fundamental Rhythms with Arms Tutorial

Learn the fundamental rhythms of poi with your arms. This is helpful for spinning with partners or on your own.

Partner Poi Spinning: Maintaining Split-time and Same-time Tutorial

Keeping your poi in split-time with your partner is the foundation of many moves. It's harder than you think! Here we show you how to get started.

Partner Poi: Transitions from 4-Beat Weaves to 3-beat Weaves Tutorial

Transition from the partner 4-beat weaves to the various 3-beat weaves.

Partner Poi: Exploring Various Positions with 3-Beat Weaves Tutorial

Partner poi 3beat weave in different possisions.

Partner Poi: 4-Beat Crossed-Weave Tutorial

The partner 4-beat weave is a pattern by Nick Woolsey

Partner Poi Spinning: 3-Beat Weave Tutorial

Tutorial of partner 3beat weave. 

Partner Poi: Over and Under (Beginner to Intermediate Tutorial)

Partner poi basic turn.

Make Carry turn behind the back of your partner.

Make returning carry turn, it looks like poi tango, and it is actually 3beat weave too!