Flow Show

Justin Benson is a contact poi artist that resides in Springfield, MO. With 15 years of experience, he’s consistently pushed boundaries and is considered to be a pioneer of the art form. His focus is currently set on combining technicality and gracefulness in order to deliver an elegant package.

JonBrown has been manipulating props for the past 2 decades as well as using it as a tool to help overcome drug/alcohol addictions, depression, anxiety and low self confidence. Married with 8 children and 1 grandchild JonBrown juggles working full time construction and performs and teaches throughout the country. Not only is JonBrown a prop junkie but he has a passion to be a positive role model in the flow arts community.

Erol – aka The Amazing Zihni – has been part of the flow arts community since 2011 and fell in love with rope dart in 2019.

The thrill of learning new moves, building sequences, and sharing his knowledge with others constantly pushes him to deepen his exploration of the art form. He is honored to be able to share his passion at IJA this year, and hopes to inspire others to pick up a rope dart and explore!

Jasmine Kienne, aka hothoopdancemama on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube, has been teaching and performing hooping for 13 years.

An avid double hooper, Jasmine began her triple hoop journey in August of 2024 experimenting with manipulations and in November of 2024 she started juggling hoops daily.

Her flow strives to create, through symmetrical geometrical shapes, a mesmerizing and methodical hoop visual experience. She has incorporated a third hoop into her flow as well as some basic juggling patterns and cascade escalators.

She currently teaches online through private lessons, maintains a Patreon, and has taught workshops for a variety of flow festivals around the United States including Flow fest, Flowstorm, Full Circle hoop camp, Hoop camp, Return to Roots, Playthink and Jamboree to name a few.

She is currently looking forward to the IJA (international juggling association) festival in July 2025 where she received a scholarship to attend and has been asked to perform.

Jasmine has a doctorate in flute performance and plays in the Corpus Christi and Victoria symphonies in Texas as well as currently teaching online and live flute lessons. She is also an avid billiards player and enjoys playing in local tournaments.

Kassandra is a contemporary juggler based in Miami Florida specializing in Mini Hoop. Blending object manipulation with modern juggling techniques, resulting in a fresh and visually engaging style.

A Midwest-based performer with over a decade of experience, Leen Illusions brings a unique blend of art and movement to the stage. Drawing deep inspiration from music, they create mesmerizing, mind-bending patterns and shapes that captivate audiences. Passionate about the interplay between visual aesthetics and performance, Leena continuously pushes the boundaries of what is possible, delivering experiences that leave lasting impressions. With a commitment to innovation and artistic growth, their performances are a reflection of both technical skill and boundless creativity.

Soy Sauce & Seasoned Salt are Wisconsin’s sock sack spinning sweethearts. Passionate about poi and inspired by the prominence and pedagogy of passing they plan to #popularizepartnerpoi.