Caitlin Louise
Brandon Mokoka
Saul Smith
Caitlin is the executive and artistic director of FireTribe and is our primary Cape Town Flow Arts instructor and workshop facilitator.
Caitlin has been spinning poi (and other props) since 2004 and has been performing with FireTribe since 2005. She has experience in classical dance, music and education. She is passionate about sharing knowledge and loves how Flow Arts can teach one so much more than just the prop at hand. She has been teaching poi professionally, to all ages, since 2015 and coordinates all Flow Arts training within FireTribe
She teaches all levels of Poi, including Master Classes, and also instructs beginner level hoop (single & dbl), staff (single) and fans.
Find Caitlin on Instagram @smokenstardust
Our poi spinning maestro with over a decade of experience. From igniting fire performances with FireTribe since 2017 to guiding students on their poi journey, Brandon brings energy and patience to every class.
Brandon's vibrant persona makes learning fun and engaging. His generosity as a performer translates seamlessly into his teaching, creating an inclusive and enjoyable atmosphere. He understands that learning poi is a unique journey for everyone. With a knack for breaking down complex techniques into digestible steps, he ensures that every student feels confident and empowered. Brandon's commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment makes him a cherished instructor, whose guidance is both enlightening and enjoyable.
Saul originally started to spin poi with Inflamed way back at the turn of the century. After taking a long break from all flow arts Saul has returned to teach and perform with FireTribe.
As a teacher Saul focusses on concepts and movements that will enable the student to become comfortable enough to explore their own flow, and push their own boundaries to set free the spinner they have inside.
Roxy Kaczmarek
Tracy Johnson
Halen Ray
Roxy has been dancing with FireTribe since 2012 and is our Johannesburg performance troupe manager and Flow Arts instructor.
She teaches beginner to intermediate poi classes and is also available to teach beginner fans and staff.
Roxy completed her Masters in Fine Art at the University of Johannesburg in 2019. She is passionate about teaching and has run many classes and workshops in the Arts.
Tracy joined FireTribe at the beginning of 2016. She fell deeply in love with Flow Arts movement and trained with poi and hula hoops.
She's performed at festivals and events in both South Africa and Vietnam. What once was a hobby became not only a professional, but also a modality for healing and joy in her life. Now that she’s back in Cape Town, the performance nerves have been replaced by a willingness to entertain and a calling to connect through teaching.
Tracy has been teaching hula hoop dancing since 2019. She is passionate and keeps her students motivated. Her goal for her beginner lessons is to encourage body confidence and authentic movement through hooping. Her intermediate lessons are all about tech, smooth transitions, and combos that will take your hooping to the next level.
Hooping can be sexy, personal, meditative, energizing, freeing or a multitude of other things - but is always rewarding!
Tracy offers Flow Hoop and Tech Hoop lessons for beginners through to advanced levels.
Instagram @movementfromwithin
Facebook @TracyJohnsonPerformancePage
As a versatile fire performance artist, innovative prop-maker, and skilled flow arts coach, Halen has devoted a significant portion of his life to advancing the Flow Arts industry in Cape Town, South Africa.
His journey began with juggling and poi spinning, evolving into specializations in poi, dragon staff, fire eating, and fire breathing, while also gaining proficiency in various other props along the way.
With a teaching approach that emphasizes simplicity, effectiveness, and intuition, Halen's motto, 'Practice slowly, learn fast,' underscores his commitment to helping students excel in their craft.
