Traditional Maori Poi Dancing with Migoto

http://playpoi.com When we were in Aotearoa (aka New Zealand) we made friends with a young Maori woman named Migoto (the name is Japanese). She took the time to teach us some traditional Maori poi dancing.

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• poi
• maori
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[meenik]

That's Dan.

[xMELONxBOMBx]

wow! who's mr.gorgeous with the dreads;D

[Joyo292]

0.o that looks more challenging than modern (non-traditional) poi!

Very cool video. I think I'll stick with the newer ways of poi though :p

[JoriAcharya]

Why do the 'tenor' drummers of a Scots pipe band also have the same flow? except they call it 'flourishing' and not 'poi'?? if you find that an interesting question...you may find that the general idea of ' 'poi & the flow arts originated only in Aotearoa(NZ) '' may be based on an invalid deduction ~~~ please also look at the answers from India that 'JoriAcharyas' channel is trying to explore, ~ Shanti

[Terroristicality]

Absolutely astounding.

[Daavisonfire]

Very simple

[Inc02]

Dan <3

Maori poi <3

[bugzbuks]

I just arrived in New Zealand and I was amazed at how light their poi are. At first I thought this was just crazy but now that I've seen it in action I'm astonished at how beautiful it is.

Question: Did you ever use any of these traditional styles in your contemporary routines? If so how?

[CharityBarbossa]

I love this, it's fun!

This could be a good work out to do in your room :-D

I'm already planning to work with a Bellydance workout dvd I've got, i love dance 'and culture so it's perfect.

Thanks for sharing this video because i never knew this.

[o0Marijne0o]

R.I.P. Dan

[MsWhompwhomp]

can't believe i haven't seen this until now

very inspiring.