The Poi Pixies have been instructing Poi Workshops in their downtown Victoria Studio since the Spring of 2001. It is our pleasure to have shared in the growth of the global Poi and Spinning Community, and to be able to spend the time learning and sharing with all of you!
"Most of my experiences with the Poi Pixies have been with the Head Pixie herself, Natasha Bird, who has been a source of support and inspiration to me since I met her four years ago. I've adventured all over the world in Poi related circles since then, so I say this from a place of wide poispective: Natasha is a talented poi artist, a great teacher, a wizard at community development, and a bright and beautiful spirit. You will most definitely be doing yourself a favor by checking out the Pixies."
- Nick Woolsey - April 2006, Playpoi.com
"I have just finished learning how to spin poi in your Level One course! I am so excited to continue progressing with the next levels! It was SUCH A FUN class, I absolutely LOVE learning how to spin poi, and I LOVE playing with my shiny new poi at home after class to practice fine tuning the moves that I have learned!
I just have to say, Jess is a FABULOUS instructor! She has such a beautiful energy about her, she is kind, patient and gentle with us while we are learning, she is clear when she instructs us, she makes the learning process both fun and easy, and I love the way she takes the time to make sure that each and every single one of us is learning and understanding respectively! She is so graceful and beautiful to watch, I could watch her spin poi forever, and it leaves me feeling both inspired and motivated, and she is a fabulous reminder of what I want to emulate someday, which keeps me practicing every single day! Thank you again for your help, thank you for creating such a beautiful company..... and dance program"
- Pixie Sondra
"Hi Pixies... I just wanted to thank you again for bringing Jon here for the workshop... it was by far the best $60 i have ever spent and i feel like i learned more this past weekend than Ihave ever learned in my life... I feel inspired and cannot wait to practice all the new stuff he showed us... thank you thank you thank you!!!!!"
- Heather Umpherville
"Poi sure did teach me alot about myself and how I learn. It was a big self realization that changed my life in more ways than one. It reawakened the goddess inside thanks to the support and encouragement of Natasha. Thank you again Poi Pixies for a fun summer and allowing me shine once more."
- Cheryl Miller
"I am thrilled that I found the Poi Pixies. The instructors are great and I feel fortunate to have met them. The classes are relaxing, fun, interesting, challenging and rewarding. It feels great progressing through the different moves. The instructors recognize that people learn differently and are very good at coming up with different ways of presenting the moves so that everyone can learn them. I can't wait for my next class!"
- Annabelle Harrington
"I have been spinning poi for two years and it all started right here with the Poi Pixies. It's not just a dancing art form; poi spinning was originally created to train warriors. Ambidexterity, agility, and upper body strength are all an important part of poi spinning and once you start there will be a noticeable improvement in all of these areas. It's nice to be able to dance, but the rush of the fire spinning past my head is what keeps me coming back for more. It's also fun to be the life of the party and the center of attention. For the other guys out there thinking of taking classes, but aren't sure about becoming a pixie: A Fyre Dancer has no fear and he is as wild as the element he wields."
- Hiltz Tanner
"Learning poi spinning with Natasha and Jess was truly a fun experience and very inspiring. These instructors know their stuff and were very good at breaking down the complexity of the moves so that i could learn them. It's amazing what you can do with poi. The moves are beautiful and have added another way for me to move and dance - two things I love. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and inspiration. Looking forward to more workshops!"
- Christine Harris
"Poi has entered my life at just the right moment. A time where I was searching for a physical way to move, dance, be creative, focus and meditate. A Poi Pixie I am proud to be! I am spinning into a land or realm of truth and magic"
- Amanda Smith
"I have always been a slow learner, so when I came to this class and caught on I discovered a whole new side of me I didn't know I had in me! It makes me wish I really did have pixie wings!!!"
- Elizabeth Wegerif
"I started to become a Pixie... and I know that that Poi will be with me forever. It is music, meditation, rhythm, energy. Its great to share."
- Pixie Jill
"Poi makes me feel like I am a goddess. I am centered in my universe, and the heavenly bodies revolve around me in their intricate orbits. I am all knowing, all powerful but I am not a vengeful goddess, I am peaceful. I exist in everything. I am pure light and motion. My universe is beautiful and poetic, in its every revolution my soul is reflected. Thank you, Poi Pixies, for the gift of being able to travel to this universe any time I like.
- Kelly Dunning
"The workshops have been one of the best experiences ever, so much fun. The first time I saw poi I knew I wanted to learn this magical dance, and you made it possible. Thank you so much!
- Pixie Kimberley
"Poi reminds me of Tai Chi - The flowing movements - The constant movements - The circulation of energy - Pushing out the bad and used - Bringing in the good and new. The Poi Workshops make me feel refreshed and when I get a move it's SO satisfying"
- Tara T
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