Free Style Poi

This artist uses fire and dance to perform this unique art form.

The setting is under the darkness of night. The only light is coming from the flame of the ends of the artist’s pole, which have bright orange flames on either end.

These flashes of light are captivating to watch, as if you are unable to turn away.

He moves in smooth swift steps to the music. After watching the dancer for a while, all the dangers of this art form seem to disappear from the mind.

The dancer seems to be completely confidant, and free of fear. This is obvious because the way he moves the flame over and around his body. The flame looks to be within inches of his body, and still no sign of worry.

The flames seem to effortlessly flow over his body, thru his legs, and over his back. He is so sure of every one of his moves that he doesn’t feel the need to even watch the flame itself.

This is a beautiful form of art and dance is exaggerated with the slow motion portions of the film, done to show these difficult techniques.