Beyond the physical benefits, learning a new skill helps keep the mind active, strengthening neurological pathways, thus reducing the risk of dementia. It focuses the mind in a meditative state, foster inner peace, increases self esteem, cultivates patience and persistence. It also lessens some symptoms of repetitive strain injury, balances bi-lateral motor skills.  Like all performance arts, you are only limited by your imagination.
In 2002, I was mesmerized by fire-spinning show in Nanaimo and it inspire me to learn how to spin fire poi. Shortly thereafter, I learn to juggle clubs and I joined the circus/fire spinning group called Ignited Passion Troup and we performed mainly on Vancouver Island.&nbsp;When I moved to Gaspé in 2005, I was thrilled to be able to build on my circus skills by enrolling in the circus school program, Cirque de Gaspé.&nbsp; I explored a lot of different activities during that year: trampoline, acrobatics, tumbling, aerial dance, partner acrobatics, parcours, dance, clowning: it was all so much fun!&nbsp; I participated in a summer tour around Gaspésie with the school troupe. We had a fire show, some roaming and miming acts and I am so grateful that I connected with so many amazing people through circus arts.
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<h3 class="widget-title">Poi</h3>			'Poi' is the Maori word for 'ball' on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body. Poi can take many shapes and forms from LED lighted, Glow, Fabric, Sock and Fire... Poi have the purpose of enhancing dance and rhythm. It can also strength the wrist, arms and shoulder, improve flexibility to name a fews.
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<h3 class="widget-title">Juggling</h3>			Juggling is fun, you also get to play and exercise at the same time. It can improve eye-hand coordination, reflexes, self-confidence. Juggling is a challenging but rewarding hobby; studies show that people who learn to juggle increase their grey matter!&nbsp;Juggling is a skill that anyone can learn.&nbsp;Some people will find they can juggle within a couple of hours of practice. Others might need a little more time, but practice and persistence is the key to learn any new skill.&nbsp;Before you start, it's important to accept that dropping is inevitable. There is many different tools to juggle with; balls, clubs, knifes, rings… You can juggle alone or with many people.
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<h3 class="widget-title">Hula Hoop</h3>			Hooping exercises over 30 core muscles, improves balance, flexibility, dexterity and coordination, tones and reshapes the abdomen, buttocks, and legs. Its a low impact exercise accessible to people of all ages.