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poi dance

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noun

  1. a women's formation dance that involves singing and manipulating a poi

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Their promotional video shows Māori performing a traditional poi dance and the haka, a ceremonial war dance, as project leaders laud the “complete partnership” between Māori and Colossal Biosciences.

From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025

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