Poi Lesson 9: Basic Butterfly Spinning

Basic Butterfly Spinning

Lesson Type: Beginners

Prerequisites: None

This video is an introduction into the family of moves known as "butterfly". Most start teaching butterfly moves with "the butterfly", but I feel that's more difficult than this is, and that this is essential to learn first for smooth transitioning and getting the feel for having the poi spin in opposite directions.

If you're having trouble, post a video response and I'll help you out.

Enjoy,

Nathaniel Everist

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• poi
• fire
• twirling
• butterfly
• spinning
• lesson
• tutorial
• beginners
• help
• basics

[RaverDudeSkittles]

I've noticed you've been putting one leg ahead of the other, usually off the ground.. Any reason, or just habit?

[NathanielEverist]

@RaverDudeSkittles Probably because I'm on a sloped surface. The camera doesn't really capture just how much of a hill I'm standing on. There's no reason for it when it comes to the poi spinning, no.

[petertje000wjnmk]

hmm dont you think u have to know a little bit more from poi to teach it???

[NathanielEverist]

Nobody should be teaching what they themselves can't do. I can do the butterfly, so I'm comfortable teaching it.

[parchefl]

what kind of jerky, ignorant question was that? Have you seen all his videos, before you ask such an arrogant question?

[NathanielEverist]

Wow, cheers parchyelf. I appreciate the vote of confidence. : )

[akirloi]

ur amazing i jus started with poi n thanks to u i have picked it up within 3days u r an amazing teacher

[BigWhiteSun]

@NathanielEverist What a terrible question. What indication shows he doesnt know enough to teach this? From what i've seen of poi spinners, nathaniel everist is one of the most knowledgable and versatile spinners I've seen. His range of techniques is huge. I aspire to be half the spinner nathaniel is. Keep making videos mate, you're the only guy who can teach me properly.

[crazycracker187]

@parchefl hell yeah florida spinners in da house!!!

[gunghoman414]

thank you! this took a lot of effort to do all these videos and have such detail in them... thank you thank you!!!!!

[bubblem8]

Excellent tutorial... I was taught the 2 beat weave years ago, after which a friend lent me her home-made poi. It is encouraging to see that a few of the moves you have shown (butterfly, etc) I picked up myself, just through messing around. Your videos have given me the impetus I needed to pick up poi spinning again-and maybe teach my kids a thing or two. Keep up the good work. :))

[crgaillee]

You are a very Good teacher thank you for the instruction. very good. :)

[Metallicrazy]

your vids are sickkk

[parchefl]

You're welcome. I always stand up for what is fair and I've seen plenty of videos, including yours, and I hate ignorant ppl that just spread negativity. Your tutorials are ace mate and I encourage you to keep teaching your way, 'cause it's VERY helpful! If you're ever in South Florida, USA, look me up! =:o]