Fire poi / chains swinging, dancing, twirling, spinning

What is fire swinging?

This is the art of swinging balls of fire on the end of chains. Because it involves fire it is very dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. Fire safety is the most important skill to master before attempting this exhilarating past time.

Why is this "fun" if fire dancing is so dangerous?

Fire is the most powerful of the elements known to man. It has always been used as a form of communication or a gathering point. Humans are drawn to and are fascinated by the power and control of fire.

It has many meanings to many people. By dancing with fire we are brought closer to this element. It's roar surrounds us and through dance we become an extension of it. And we also gain a greater appreciation of it.

How can I get started twirling, where can I get fire poi?

The following link has a lot of information and equipment for purchase, however you should only learn this art from an experienced fire user.

I want to learn about spinning the fire chains, where can I find someone to teach me?

A quick search for poi on google will help you find many object spinning sites out there. One popular site is Home of Poi which does have a database of fire spinners who are willing to teach others and a community of international fire spinners from beginners to professional performers.

I would like to hire a fire performer or fire group to dance at my next event. Where can I find one?

The following link lists several groups of fire performers that adhere to strict fire safety guidelines. They are the only ones I can really recommend.