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Poi (performance art)
Poi refers to both a style of performing art and the equipment used for engaging in poi performance. As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Poi artists may also sing or dance while swinging their poi. Poi can be made from various materials with different handles, weights, and effects (such as fire).
Poi originated with the Māori people of New Zealand, where it is still practiced today. Poi has also gained a following in many other countries. The expansion of poi culture has led to a significant evolution of the styles practiced, the tools used, and the definition of the word "poi."
== Māori culture ==
In the Māori language, ''poi'' can mean the physical objects used by the dancers, the choreography itself, or the accompanying music.〔Huata, Ngāmoni (2000), Te Rita Papesch, ed., The rhythm and life of poi, Auckland: HarperCollins, ISBN 1-86950-273-6, pg 12〕 In Maori culture, poi performance is usually practiced by women. Some legends indicate that it was first used by men to develop wrist flexibility for the use of hand weapons such as the club-like patu, mere, and kotiate,〔(Poi Dance, TKI )〕 but recent academic study has found no evidence to confirm this story.〔Paringatai, Karyn (2004). ''(Poia mai taku poi: Unearthing the knowledge of the past. )'' Masters thesis, University of Otago.〕
Māori poi come in two forms: short, with strings equal to the length of the fingertips to the wrist; and long, with strings equal to the distance from fingertips to shoulder.〔(Poi at TKI )〕〔(Poi performance video )〕 A performance includes storytelling and singing in conjunction with choreographed poi routines and is often presented alongside other disciplines, such as ''waiata a ringa'', haka and ''titi torea'' (included in kapa haka performances). Poi feature in the 1980s hit song "Poi E".〔(Poi E, nzhistory.net.nz )〕
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