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HOT HULA FITNESS 3-DVD SET

Our Price: $40.00

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Hot Hula Fitness is a fun, new and exciting dance workout that provides a "total body workout" in 60 minutes. Hot Hula Fitness isolates your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to your core with specific emphasis on the abs, glutes, quads and arms. Inspired by the dances of the Pacific Islands, Hot Hula Fitness incorporates easy to perform Tahitian dance movements set to the sounds of traditional drum beats plus funky Reggae music, resulting in a modern, hip fitness workout. All ages and fitness levels will enjoy Hot Hula Fitness, starring its creator Anna-Rita Sloss.
3-DVD Set includes Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced sessions, each with sections on Form and Technique, Warmup, Breakdown, The Dance, Legs and Abs, and Cool Down. (180 minutes total)

HOT HULA FITNESS : SCULPT - Polynesian Dance Workout DVD

Our Price: $20.00

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Polynesian Dance Workout

HOT HULA FITNESS, starring Anna-Rita Sloss, now offers : SCULPT the newest exercise and fitness dvd. It provides a “total body” workout in 60 minutes. HOT HULA FITNESS isolates your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to your core with specific emphasis on the abs, glutes, quads and arms. Inspired by the dances of the Pacific Islands, HOT HULA FITNESS incorporates easy-to-perform dance movements set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats fused with funky Reggae music, resulting in a modern, hip fitness workout. Great for all ages and fitness levels!
Builds Lean Muscle,Tones & Defines Arms, Abs & Legs, Easy to Follow, and Fun For All Ages. This DVD includes warm-up, Tamau, Ami, Afata, Varu, Legs & Abs (1 & 2), cool-down, and bonus material. (60 minutes)

POLYNESIAN DANCING FOR FITNESS AND FUN DVD

POLYNESIAN DANCING FOR FITNESS & FUN DVD

Our Price: $34.00

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Riki Liufau and the award-winning Nonosina Dancers instruct and demonstrate TAHITIAN DANCE, HAWAIIAN DANCE, POI BALLS, and a short session of FIRE KNIFE DANCE. There are brief performances in authentic costumes in various settings, with the instruction being filmed in a studio. No specific choreographies are taught, but lots of beginner, intermediate, and advanced movements are demonstrated and discussed. Then the steps are combined and danced to various traditional drum rhythms and tempos. (48 minutes)

INTRODUCTION TO POLYNESIAN DANCE with TUMATA DVD

INTRODUCTION TO POLYNESIAN DANCE with TUMATA DVD

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Tumata, one of the leaders of Tahiti's most creative and popular dance troupe Les Grand Ballets de Tahiti, teaches basic through advanced steps of Tahitian dance (Ori Tahiti), both Otea (a vivacious rapid style danced to Tahitian log drum rhythms) and Aparima (a story that is danced to a song with each hand gesture having a specific meaning). Each lesson begins with the basic step and hip movement and continues with arm gestures, variations, practice, and then a performance of the steps just learned to a song from one of Le Grands Ballets de Tahiti's Cds. The lessons include the steps tamau, ami, afata, te'i, fa'arapu, pa'ipa'i, ha'amenemene, varu, fa'atere, and hui. (64 minutes)

Bonus interview with Tumata features scenes of Tahiti, her classes and performances as she discusses Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti, costuming, and Tahitian dance.

Songs used on this DVD from Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti include: Ataraioio, Tavai, Iaorana-Polynesia, Oviri, Vivo Te Pehe, Otea A Hiro, Ruahine, Te Mana O Te Ora, Otea Varua, A Hi'o Mai, Huahine, and Maohie.

ORI: THE DANCE OF TAHITI LESSONS 1 & 2 DVD

Our Price: $36.00

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Both workshops available on one DVD!

ORI I – Mahea Uchiyama teaches and performs authentic Tahitian dance in a studio setting with mirrors. Learn the history of Ori (with vintage photos and drawings), the fundamentals of various types of Tahitian dance, and the costumes used for each. Then learn numerous hip isolations, steps, postures, arm positions, hand gestures, and a complete otea choreography. All movements are clearly demonstrated from various angles and discussed thoroughly.

ORI II – Picks up where "Ori I" left off. After a brief review of basic steps (tarava tamo, fa'arapu, and ori tu'i) she moves on to more advanced steps and combinations including varu, ori va'u, fa'amenemene, hura, and nu'u. Each move is thoroughly explained, broken down, and demonstrated. Also includes costumed performances by Mahea & the KaUa Tuahine Polynesian Dance Company of aparimas (including Pakakina) from Mahea's CDs Moemoea and Tuahine Rain. (72 minutes)

DANCES OF TAHITI FOR EVERYONE DVD

Our Price: $24.00

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Tahitian dance is the most exciting and popular of all Polynesian dances. It is the original dance of grass skirts swishing to the rapid rhythm of drums. This is a fun instructional video made for both the male and female dancer. Now anyone can learn how to dance Tahitian, the "Ori Tahiti" in these easy step-by-step lessons. Each song is taught by a phrase or drum pattern that has been slowed down for learning purposes. At the end of the lesson everyone will be dancing at the performance speed. "Mirror-imaging" is used in all lessons allowing the dancer to follow each lesson in a mirror-like fashion. Each instructor has had years of cultural and professional experience in Polynesian Dance. (120 minutes)

You will learn:

The two main types of Tahitian dance: the "Ote'a" and the "Aparima"

Basic steps to the advanced form - 5 Male Basic Steps and 6 Female Basic Steps
Essential information on costuming, instrumentation & dance competition.

Learn 5 Tahitian routines: Tamure Tamure, Ote'a Tamari'i, Vahine Tahiti, Ta'u Tiare Taina, and Ote'a Feti'i

DANCES OF TAHITI FOR CHILDREN DVD

Our Price: $21.00

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Tahitian dance is the most exciting and popular of all Polynesian dances. It is the original dance of grass skirts swishing to the rapid rhythm of drums. This is a FUN instructional video for the boy and girl dancer. Now anyone can learn how to dance Tahitian, the "Ori Tahiti" in these easy step-by-step lessons. Each song is taught by a phrase or drum pattern that has been slowed down for learning purposes. At the end of the lesson, everyone will be dancing at the performance speed. "Mirror-imaging" is used in all lessons allowing the dancer to follow each lesson in a mirror-like fashion. (57 minutes)

You will learn:

The two main types of Tahitian dance the "Ote'a" and the "Aparima"
Authentic basic steps - 4 male basic steps and 4 female basic steps
3 Tahitian dance routines: Tamure Tamure, Ote'a Tamari'i , and Vahine Tahiti
Essential information on costuming, instrumentation & dance competition

CHARMAINE'S TAHITIAN PEARLS/2 DVD SET

Our Price: $32.00

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Well known belly dancer and amateur Tahitian dancer, Charmaine presents a beginner Tahitian instructional workshop and 16 complete Tahitian Otea and Aparima dance routines.

DVD #1: "Everything You Should Know About Tahitian Hula" includes step-by-step instructions for Tahitian steps and arm movements, brief history, instruments and music used, Tahitian language, male and female steps, many step variations, over 50 Otea and Aparima arm movements, and costuming for male and female dancers. (60 minutes)

DVD #2: "Charmaine's Tahitian Pearls" includes a full length view of Charmaine in various Tahitian costumes performing complete dance routines to the following songs: Tiare Tahiti, Tahiti Nui, Bora Bora, Pakakina, Te Manu Pukarua, Pakakina #2, Otea Tititemoua, Paea, Bora Bora #2, Tahaito, Fulfillment, Paahai Taere, Maha Maha, Bora Bora #3, Salutes, and Paea #2. (30 minutes)

These dvds were copied from the original semi-professional/homemade videotapes that were filmed some years ago, so the sound and visual quality are not as good as expected on today's dvds. Charmaine is not a Kumu Hula, but the material she presents is authentic and performed to the best of her ability. The numerous dance routines can be adapted to your own style and song version.

INTRODUCTION TO BELLYNESIAN DVD with Bonus CD

Our Price: $25.00

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A FUSION OF POLYNESIAN & BELLYDANCE STYLES with SONIA

Filmed in Tahiti with Tumata and Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti, Sonia explains and demonstrates the fundamentals of Polynesian dance and how they can be incorporated into Bellydance. She begins with a warmup; then teaches each Polynesian and Bellydance movement in a mirror so you can see her from the front and back at the same time including: Maya, Tamau/Hip Swing, Hip Bumps, Tuck-Pop, Piston Hips/Lock Down, Shimmy/Vibration, Fa'arapu, Ami, and Fa'atere; then she combines the various movements into segments to make a complete choreography. At the end there is a cool down and two complete Bellynesian performances of the choreography learned. (48 minutes)

Bonus features: "In Tahiti with Sonia" follows Sonia to dance class with Tumata and Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti where she performs and teaches Bellydance, demonstrating the similarities and differences between Bellydance and Ori Tahiti, collaborates on costumes with Tumata, goes shopping, and more. In "Interview with Lorenzo Schmidt" the choreographer of Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti discusses the fusion of cultures as well as modern and traditional styles of dance. "Sonia's Tahitian Slideshow" is a photo gallery of her Tahitian experience. (40 minutes)

Bonus CD: by Les Grand Ballets de Tahiti - Songs: Pacifi'que, Otea via Poiri, Otea Varua, Vivo Te Pehe, Otea Taehae, Otea Te Annanua, Otea Mahana

Songs used on this DVD from Les Grands Ballets de Tahiti include: Huahine, Ataraioio, Te Mana O Te Ora, Vivo Te Pehe, Otea Upaupa, Otea Vai Poiri, Te Tura Ote Here, Mahana Api, A Hi'o Mai, Matahiti 2000, Otea Taivini, and Manaonao Vau Ia Oe.

HOW TO HULA DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Patricia Lei Anderson Murray gives you simple easy-to-follow instructions for the hula, suitable for children or adults. She teaches basic foot and hand motions, then complete choreographies for three popular Hawaiian songs: The Hukilau Song, Keep Your Eyes on the Hands, and Hawaiian Wedding Song. Each dance is demonstrated in its entirety, then broken down and taught step-by-step with close-ups and slow motion; then danced again by a beautifully costumed child or adult dancer. Filmed in Hawaii. (56 minutes)

DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Dolby AC-3 Stereo; Encoded for all Regions

HAWAIIAN CLASSICS: LEARN HULA, VOL. 1 with KALENE DVD

HAWAIIAN CLASSICS: LEARN HULA, VOL. 1 with KALENE DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Darleen "Kalene" Kiefer (formerly known as Darleen Perry) is joined by talented musician/singer/kumu hula Luka Kauhola to provide a refreshing "live" feel. Kalene leads you step by step, with beginning, intermediate, and advanced hulas. Her warm, "user-friendly" coaching makes it easy. You will learn: The five basic steps in hula: the kaholo, hela, 'uwehe, lele 'uwehe, and 'ami. 3 instructional hulas: Waikiki (beginner), Aloha 'Oe (intermediate), and Hi' ilawe (advanced).

Special Features: Kalene dancing in 1980 to "I'll Remember You," by Don Ho; Beautiful Hawaiian scenery; Text hula definitions. (50 minutes)

HULA FOR EVERYONE DVD

Our Price: $26.00

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Learn 4 hula routines (beginner-advanced) from beautiful dancer, choreographer, singer, and actress Taina Passmore. Lessons progress from simple steps and movements to variations of increased difficulty and speed. Mirror imaging is used to make following the instructor easier. Each song is then taught one phrase at a time with slower music for learning the steps and hand gestures, and then at performance speed. You will learn: Dance Hula Girl, Blue Hawaii, Pua Iliahi (about the fragrant sandalwood tree), and Hawaiian Wedding Song (in both English and Hawaiian). (63 minutes)

KA NANI A'O KA'U DVD

Our Price: $38.00

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This dvd includes a performance of the hula Ka Nani A'o Ka'u ("The Beauty of Ka'u") by Debbie Ryder on location at Ka Lae (island of Hawai'i), and a talk-story session with beloved kumu hula (hula master) George Na'ope about the composing of Ka Nani A'o Ka'u during a visit to Ka'u. Features scenic areas described in the song such as Kaulana Bay, Wai'ahukini, Palahemo and Ka Lae and a step-by-step hula lesson by Debbie Ryder on how to dance Ka Nani A'o Ka'u. This lesson requires basic hula knowledge. (29 minutes)

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CHARMAINE'S HAWAIIAN PEARLS/2 DVD SET

Our Price: $32.00

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Well known belly dancer and amateur hula dancer, Charmaine presents a beginner hula instructional workshop and 21 complete dance routines.

DVD #1: "Everything You Should Know About Hawaiian Hula" includes step-by-step instructions for Hawaiian steps and hand gestures, brief history, Hawaiian language and terms, modern, traditional and ancient movements and step variations, hand and wrist exercises, 50 interpretive hand movements, costuming for ancient and modern, plus demonstrations of 5 Hawaiian implements. (80 minutes)

DVD #2: "Charmaine's Hawaiian Pearls" includes a full length view of Charmaine in various hula costumes performing complete dance routines to the following songs: I Am Hawaii, Hawaiian War Chant (uli uli), To You Sweetheart Aloha, Aia La O Pele I Hawaii (kahiko), Green Rose Hula (ipu), E Lili'u E (kahiko), E Lili'u E, Nani Wale Na Hala (puili), Little Brown Gal, My Little Grass Shack, Lovely Hula Hands, Pearly Shells/Tiny Bubbles/The Paddle Song, Hukilau, Na Ka Pueo (parasol), Blue Hawaii, Hawaiian Wedding Song, Iesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai (seated), In the Garden (seated), I Believe (seated), How Great Thou Art (seated), and Aloha Oe. (60 minutes)

CHRISTMAS DANCES HAWAIIAN STYLE DVD

Our Price: $24.00

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Here are fun hula routines for the holidays performed by Kealani and her Stars of the South Pacific. 13 unique Christmas choreographies (several using dance implements) are danced in 13 different holiday costumes by the late Kealani Davran and her students. Lots of innovative Christmas outfits range from elegant dresses to Santa hats to skirts decorated like Christmas trees. These are beginner-intermediate level routines and some are perfect for children. There are clear full length views of all the dancers for each entire routine. Kealani loved teaching and performing hula, and took great joy in sharing her routines with other dancers. Through this dvd her legacy of aloha continues.

1. Mele Kalikimaka (uli uli)

2. Christmas Luau (puili/uli uli)

3. Christmas Island

4. Here Comes Santa in a Red Canoe

5. White Christmas

6. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

7. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (candles)

8. We Need a Little Christmas (puili)

9. Silver Bells (bells)

10. Jingle Bells (uli uli)

11. Deck the Halls (Tahitian-style otea)

12. Silent Night (sitting

13. Little Drummer Boy (ipu)

(40 minutes)

(This was filmed some years ago and therefore looks a bit grainy; amateur/semi-professional videography and sound.)

HULA FOR CHILDREN DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Against a background of breathtaking Hawaiian scenery and ukulele music, lovely Taina Passmore teaches children how to do three complete hulas: Kaholo Hula, Pearly Shells, and Hukilau. Progressing from simple foot and hand movements to those with increased difficulty and speed, the three choreographies are taught step-by-step using "mirror imaging" by the instructor. Then each dance is performed by the children in Hawaiian costumes. Easy enough for children to actually learn on their own, but also very helpful for anyone who teaches children. (25 minutes)

I WANT TO BE A HULA DANCER & WEAR A FLOWER LEI DVD

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This unique DVD is a fun filled introduction to the world of hula and the art of lei making for kids. Includes a warm-up, basic steps, and teaches 3 easy dances: Plumeria Lei, Hawaiian Rainbows and May Day Is Lei Day In Hawaii. The dances are demonstrated and explained step by step followed by a performance at Maui's most popular luau. (60 minutes)

DVD bonus features: How To Make A Lei; Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition (2 Kahiko and 2 Auana numbers); 5 Hawaiian Hula Songs.

BE A HULA GIRL DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Young girls learn the basics of hula in this fantasy filled and informative DVD that lets any little girl "be a hula girl". First we hear the background of hula while we watch beautifully costumed children perform. Then join the other girls on the beach in Hawaii as master hula dancer Leina'ala Kuloloio demonstrates warm-up exercises and then gives easy-to-follow instructions for two complete hula routines: Pearly Shells (seated using shells as a dance implement) and The Hukilau Song (standing danced hula). Then the girls get dressed in their hula costumes and perform on stage. (28 minutes)

HULA FOR HEALTH DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Patricia Lei Anderson (former Miss Hawaii) leads ladies of various sizes and ages through an excellent low impact aerobic workout using only the traditional movements of the hula. Numerous hula steps and hand gestures are choreographed to Hawaiian music of varying tempos and danced on the beach in segments: Warm-up stretches and hula for 5 minutes, Workout hula for 30 minutes, and Cool-down for 5 minutes. Then in beautiful long dresses the ladies do Haleiwa Moon, Hana, and Sway It Hula Girl. This unique fitness routine will improve your flexibility, balance, and strength. Excellent! (51 minutes)

DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Dolby AC-3 Stereo; Encoded for all Regions

CARDIO HULA ABS & BUNS 2 DVD SET

Our Price: $11.00

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Join Kili in Hawaii as she shares her love for the hula dance. This graceful and unique tradition is also an amazing workout. Hula is a graceful Hawaiian tradition that combines hip movement, footwork, and hand motions to speed up your metabolism and tone your entire body. (80 minutes)

Cardio Hula - During this unique workout, you will master six basic hula steps: kaholo, hela, double hela, uwehe, lele 'uwehe, and ka'o. Kili combines these steps with traditional aerobic steps to create her innovative and enjoyable Cardio Hula. This feature will help you burn calories, tone your body and dance the hula like an island girl.

Hula Abs & Buns - In this program, Kili combines traditional hula with fitness moves. You will master eight basic hula steps: kaholo, hela, double hela, kawelu, kao, ku'i, kalakaua and 'ami. This dynamic combination delivers amazing results as you dance your way to a slim, toned body.

DVD Special Features: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; Interactive Full Motion Menus; Chapter Selection; Bonus Performances; Workout to Music Only; Trailers; Photo Gallery

CARDIO HULA ABS & BUNS 2 DVD SET / Scratched

Our Price: $11.00
Sale Price: $7.00

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DVD Special Features: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; Interactive Full Motion Menus; Chapter Selection; Bonus Performances; Workout to Music Only; Trailers; Photo Gallery

This DVD set has slight scratches on the discs. This DOES NOT effect the quality of sound or viewing of the disc during play but leaves this set in less than perfect condition. Perfect for personal use!

HULA WORKOUT/2 DVD SET

Our Price: $11.00

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Join Kili on the beautiful beaches of Maui for these innovative workouts that allow the beginner to learn a choreographed hula dance while experiencing a fabulous aerobic workout. She combines 7 traditional hula steps with fitness moves to help you burn calories while strengthening and toning the entire body. Each DVD begins with Kili demonstrating the entire routine, and then she breaks it down for you to learn each hula step and move. After a warm-up session you can do the entire choreography all the way through, and finally do a cool-down session.

Hula Workout for Beginners: Learn 7 basic hula steps and fitness moves for the beginner's routine "Hula Rock Mama". (40 minutes)

Hula Workout for Weight Loss: Learn the routine "Our Sunshine" that targets your heart rate and speeds up your metabolism for weight loss. (30 minutes)

DVD Special Features: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; Interactive Full Motion Menus; Chapter Selection; Bonus Performances; Workout to Music Only; Trailers; Photo Gallery

TAHITIAN CARDIO HIPHOP WORKOUT 2 DVD SET

Our Price: $11.00

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Kili welcomes you to Hawaii for a workout that will shake your regular routine. These workouts will help you burn calories whilel learning both traditional and hot new dance moves. These can also be played without narration and only the music.

Tahitian Cardio - Kili has designed this workout to specifically target and tone legs, buns, and abs. You will learn four basic Tahitian moves: uniu, Tahitian bump, 'umi, and figure eight. Combined with fitness steps, these moves offer an innovative and creative Tahitian Cardio workout to help you lose weight and shape the entire body. DVD consists of dance, warm-up, workout, cool down, and then the dance again.

Tahitian Hip Hop - To create Tahitian Hip Hop, Kili combines the art form of Tahitian dance with her favorite hip hop moves. You will learn five basic Tahitian moves: 'ami, Tahitian bump, flower, snake, and fa'arapu. These steps are designed to keep the hips moving quickly while the upper body stays strong and engaged. The result is a challenging and enjoyable dance fitness experience that will keep you slim and toned.

DVD Special Features: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; Interactive Full Motion Menus; Chapter Selection; Bonus Performance; Workout to Music Only; Trailers; Photo Gallery

POI SPINNING BASICS INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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"Poi Spinning Basics" is a fantastic instructional guide for poi dancers. Highly sought after as performers and teachers, the graceful female duet known as Pele's Element has developed a clear, concise, and informative style of guiding people of all ages from beginner level to advanced skills. Each move is broken down into short, easy to follow lessons with precise transitions so you can do the move in equal time, split time, forwards, backwards, and combine moves smoothly. Lessons include: Intro Basics, Circles, Crossing, Weave, Backwards Weave, Corkscrew, Butterfly, Wave, Low Wave, Over the Head, Side to Side Turning, Weave in a Circle, and Butterfly Turn. Each lesson is reviewed, and then there are two Final Review segments that are actually short routines that combine a number of moves with walk-through instruction. Complete menu for easy navigation and reference. Resource list included. (60 minutes)

POI SPINNING: FOCUS ON TRANSITIONS INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

Our Price: $22.00

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Poi Spinning: Focus on Transitions is designed for those who have mastered the basics and are looking for the next step in developing strong technique in the art of dancing with poi. Explore your own style by focusing on the links between movements and planes in this follow-up to Poi Spinning Basics with Pele’s Element. Packed with 23 lessons, a thorough review and choreography suggestions, this DVD will help you find your flow and improve your visual impact on an audience. Lessons include: Timing (Equal & Split Time), Speed, Length, Body Movement (Anti Spin,Flowers), Turning (Fountain, Windmill, Hip Reels, Butterfly Flowers), Move to Move, Plane to Plane (Wraps, Stalls, Weave), and more. (84 minutes)