Benjamin Hinch

Poi opt

'Best New Comer' at the Kiwiburn Fire Idol (KIwiburn 2012), Benji is an amazing performer who still remembers what its like to be a beginner. He prides himself on being still able to explain the beginners tricks in a way that can be understood and unintimidating.

 

Benji has been spinning bottles for almost ten years, he has worked in cocktail bars, and has developed the freestyle flair-dance in ways rarely seen elsewhere in the world where flair remains a fairly rigid and solely Cocktail Bar activity. 

Benji brings to Luminate 2013:

The children's poi class - going to involve poi tag (a gentle foot tagging game), bubble popping and other fun poi games, and making butterflies.

The beginners flair class - Leave with enough skills to go and teach themselves further, and if the workshops at Under the Spinfluence (2012) are any indication, an intense addiction to spinning bottles. Furthermore, they will be coming to the ...

Advanced flair class - This should leave students with an in depth knowledge of what needs to be learned, and the information and ability to learn it

 

 

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Workshops - KISS 2013

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Irish bouzouki - Jon Sanders

Category: Soundz

Irish bouzouki - Jon Sanders

This workshop is an introduction to accompaniment and tune playing on this instrument demonstrating some ...

Road to Freedom - Norm (Craig) Collins

Category: Think

Road to Freedom - Norm (Craig) Collins

This workshop will help you with a better understanding and application of Common Law and your Human Righ...

All star Jam

Category: Soundz

All star Jam



Come together with performers and workshop facilitators for a big jam.  A chance to practice new s...

Beth St John

Category: Circus

Beth St John

Beth is a talented Juggler, teacher and performer and has been involved in renegade shows at both Under t...

Health and the Human mind - Dave and Lisa Lewis

Category: Health

Health and the Human mind - Dave and Lisa Lewis

In this session, we look at the mental, emotional and psychical mechanisms that control our lives. We exa...

Fireyemz (Emma Necus) Co-Coordinator JPTZ

Category: Circus

Fireyemz (Emma Necus) Co-Coordinator JPTZ

  Emma is so excited she could pop to attend her first year at Luminate Festival! Emma is pass...

Drum, Dance, Sing, Storytelling - Jimi Dale, Teumu, Monica

Category: Kidz

Drum, Dance, Sing, Storytelling - Jimi Dale, Teumu, Monica

A drum, dance, singing and storytelling workshop for kids. Some instruments provided

Sacred Geometry 101 - Lloyd



Category: Think

Sacred Geometry 101 - Lloyd



Learn how & why the golden ratio is evident in everything from the spiral of our galaxy to the spiral...

Didge Rhythms - Learn Beginner - Advanced Playing - Grant Le…

Category: Soundz

Didge Rhythms - Learn Beginner - Advanced Playing - Grant Lewis

This workshop is a step-by-step progression for beginners and advanced players in learning new rhythms o...

Bokken ( wooden sword ) - Giselle Demelchiore

Category: Move

Bokken ( wooden sword ) - Giselle Demelchiore

A Bokken, (bok (u), “wood”, and ken, “sword”) is a japanese wooden sword used for training. It is usually...

Herbal First Aid - Tyson Hammond

Category: Health

Herbal First Aid - Tyson Hammond

In this workshop, I will explain and show photos and specimens (fresh & dried) of  the different...

EFT - Emotional freedom techniques - Adelina Martin

Category: Holistic

EFT - Emotional freedom techniques - Adelina Martin

EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture...

Yogic Sleep - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Category: Holistic

Yogic Sleep - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Relax and recharge your entire system with 30 minutes of “Yoga Nidra” or Yogic Sleep, daily from 2-3pm. W...

Ylimayu Dance - Lisa Maia Ambrose accompanied by Carlos Rie…

Category: Move

Ylimayu Dance - Lisa Maia Ambrose  accompanied by Carlos Riegelhaupt

This workshop is an introduction to American Tribal Style Belly Dance and its history and background. In ...

Meditations from the Tantras - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Category: Holistic

Meditations from the Tantras - Anahata Yoga Retreat

Discover the real meaning of tantra and awaken to your inner depth and wisdom. Explore the healing and tr...

Live Stage 2013

  • Adham Shaikh
  • Underskore Orkestra
  • Mamaku Project
  • Knights of the Dub Table
  • Yotopia
  • Love and Light
  • Lish
  • The Commercial Hippies
  • Beyondsemble
  • Taos
  • Carolina Moon
  • Mundi
  • Antix

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