The real 5-setp - how's it done?

GloStickBRONZE Member
newbie
12 posts
Location: Dallas, TX, USA

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
I can't figure out how to do a legit 5-step. My friend and i believe we have found a variation, but we're still not quite there.

Any diagrams, videos or advice?

And on the real 5-step, do all the steps end up on one side of the body, or just a few on each?

Thanks!

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RicheeBRONZE Member
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Location: Prague, Czech. Republic

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
5-step, what is it?

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MrConfusedBRONZE Member
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Location: I wish I knew, United Kingdom

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
Do a durbs!

Search for "5 beat weave" or just "5 beat", its been discussed extensively over the past few years.

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simian110% MONKEY EVERY TIME ALL THE TIME JUST CANT STOP THE MONKEY
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Location: London

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
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Alternatively... did you actually mean "5 Step American" Tango?

or possibly even George Bush's five-step plan for Iraqi sovereignty?

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GloStickBRONZE Member
newbie
12 posts
Location: Dallas, TX, USA

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
Yeah, my bad. It is the 5-beat. Thanks!

I just need to know if the entire 5 beats is done on one side of the body, or if its done on each side of the body. I'm not talking about any moves being repeated.

Say for example, the three beat has three beats done on both the left side of the body, or three on the right. Is the 5 beat done in the same fashion?

Thanks all!

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Suibomaddict
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Location: Oregon, USA

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
The entrance is 4 beats, every repeat afterwards is 5 beats on each side. See Simian's list of links. Also, here's direct visual instructions:
https://www.homeofpoi.com/lessons/poi_lessons.php/poi/27
https://www.motsplace.com/poi/5bt.html
https://www.domorepoi.com/poi_fire_spinning_lesson_5_beat_weave.php

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Mint SauceBRONZE Member
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1,453 posts
Location: Lancs England

Posted: 21st Dec 2005
so This is a small vid of me doing the 5 beat weave. It’s a bit messy but you can see what I'm doing I hope it helps any one who is trying o learn it.

Notice each poi dose 5 beets 2 on one side 3 on the other.

juggle

beats of five you say juggle

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GloStickBRONZE Member
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Location: Dallas, TX, USA

Posted: 23rd Dec 2005
This community is incredible! You guys came through with flying colors! A great thanks to all! Really, thanks!

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