Mahi Poi

Explore Poi in Christchurch

Explore the art of Poi, a beautiful Māori practice rooted in rhythm, flow and storytelling. This welcoming and playful class offers an opportunity to learn poi movement while developing coordination, balance and musicality in a supportive environment.

Poi combines movement, rhythm and cultural expression, creating a unique way to connect with movement and learn alongside others. Whether you’re completely new to poi or have some previous experience, the class provides space to explore the practice at your own pace.

What to expect

Sessions gently introduce poi technique, creative exploration and simple choreography, allowing participants to develop their skills progressively.

You’ll explore different poi movements and patterns while working with rhythm, coordination and musicality. Activities are designed to be accessible and engaging, with opportunities to experiment with movement and find your own flow.

The class balances structured learning with playful exploration, making it an energising way to move, learn and have fun.

Rhythm, flow and storytelling

Poi is a Māori movement practice with strong connections to rhythm, storytelling and cultural expression. The movement of the poi creates a natural relationship between body, rhythm and space.

Through learning poi, participants can explore coordination, timing, balance and musicality while experiencing the joy of moving together. The class celebrates the practice as both a physical and creative form of movement.

Who is this poi class for?

This class is open to all bodies and experience levels, making it suitable for beginners as well as people who have explored poi before.

You don’t need previous poi or dance experience. Movements and techniques are introduced progressively, with activities that can be adapted to suit different abilities and levels of experience.

Whether you’re looking to try something completely new, develop your coordination and movement skills, or explore a Māori movement practice, this class offers a welcoming place to learn.

Poi in Ōtautahi Christchurch

MOVE offers dance, circus and movement classes at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch, creating opportunities to explore movement practices from different cultures and traditions in a welcoming community environment.

If you’re searching for poi classes in Christchurch, Māori poi, poi dance, beginner poi classes, Māori movement classes or cultural movement classes in Christchurch, MOVE’s Poi class offers an accessible and playful way to learn, move and connect.

What to wear: comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely is recommended. No special equipment or previous movement experience is required.