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"POI" is the Maori word for "ball" on a cord
The POI was used, many years ago, by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand to increase their flexibility and strength in their hands and arms as well as improving coordination.
Wahine (female) dancers perform the Maori POI, a dance performed with balls attached to flax strings, swung rhythmically.
The POI dance was originally used by the Maori women for keeping their hands flexible for weaving and by the men for strength and coordination required during battle. POI are also used as a training aid for other ancient weapons like the Mere or Patu (Short club)
The element of fire has existed as a part of tribal dancing for ages. What we think of as firedancing is largely influenced by Maori and Hawaiian traditions... Maori POI dancing is not traditionally done with fire, but it is the closest relative to fire POI.
