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Jonah Gasparotti
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- Baltimore, MD
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Jonah Gasparotti's Discussions
3 beat behind the back.
Yes, you can do a 5 beat in reverse, and it is a bit tricky. The key to butterflies is being able to thread the needle in both directions and being able to open and close your butterflies, turning in…
Replied Jun 19
3 beat behind the back.
Archer weaves are fun. Also, can you do a 5 beat yet? You should get that down before you get too locked in to the 3 beat motion, or it will be harder to learn.
Replied Jun 19
3 beat behind the back.
I've been spinning poi for over a year and I still haven't learned behind-the-back stuff, and I haven't really tried. Learn the three beat in forward and reverse, and be able to turn left and right w…
Replied Jun 16
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- Fire / Glow / Other Arts
- Poi, Staff, Contact Staff, Contact Juggling, Fire Eating, Fire Breathing, Glowsticking, Dancing
- How did you first get into fire / glow arts, and how long have you been involved?
- My introduction to the fire arts came from Burning Man (American Dream 2008 was my virgin burn) and the Mid-Atlantic regional burn scene. I first picked up poi and rope dart shortly after Playa Del Fuego in Spring of '09 and hit the ground running. Since then I have branched out to staff, meteor, and fire breathing, and I am just now getting started with fire eating/fleshing and contact staff and juggling.
- Tell us about your life outside of fire / glow arts...
- I am a mixed media artist and professional chef. I have a culinary degree from Baltimore International College and I am returning to school to get my bachelors in fine arts and design. I have produced gallery shows consisting of my paintings, mosaic and photographs. I love music, dancing, yoga and going to shows, so embracing the fire arts was a natural extension of my talents.
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 11:29am on June 14, 2010,
Lee Anne Janney said… - Anytime! I am looking to get better than I am. Mostly I am learning by error and trial and some lessons on Home of Poi.
- At 5:21pm on February 14, 2010,
nadia.sophia said… 
:D.
- At 10:56pm on December 24, 2009,
Lightnin' Sharples said… - i attended in 05, 06, and 09.... i missed seven and eight.
hahaha... why was six afraid of seven? 'cause seven ate nine. very glad you enjoy magic flying carpet rides though... hope to see you in Hookahdome twothousandten.
- At 9:40pm on December 15, 2009,
Charlie Garber said… - Thanks so much for the comment! Yea spinning poi is awesome and like you said if I keep practicing I will be doing all sorts of things! thanks again!
- At 10:23pm on December 12, 2009,
fff said… - Hey i like your pics
- At 1:53am on November 27, 2009,
Theodore Petrosky said… - Hey! I actually don't know what PDF is. Mind letting me in on it? :P
- At 9:53pm on November 26, 2009,
Lulu said… - Hi, Welcome to The Fire Garden!
Please take a few moments to read through the New Members page for an idea of where to start.
Enjoy the site!
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