Getting Pole Certified
vkissme started this discussion ·
okay ladies, how do you get atleast basic pole certified to teach beginner classes? and how much does it cost? where do you go to do it?
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vkissme started this discussion ·
okay ladies, how do you get atleast basic pole certified to teach beginner classes? and how much does it cost? where do you go to do it?
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Veena ·
Hi vkissme! Teaching beginners is such an important task. As an instructor you have the privilege of guiding them in developing their technique, love for pole and their body! If a pole dancers starts off with strong fundamentals both of you will be far more successful. I don't feel teaching is something where you can just take a few hour, or day, class and be ready! Some people are natural teachers and this would be enough to get them started, however, not everyone who wants to teach has that natural ability. This doesn't mean they shouldn't, but that it will take time and experience to become a qualified instructor. Having a guideline to refer to is a great option for new teachers. I've had many, members write to tell me how they've used the lessons here as their guideline for teaching in studio. Most of them have taken the popular certifications and only gained a piece of paper to hang on their studio wall. Unfortunate but true. I think more than a quick certification, people need a guideline to follow. I MORE than welcome studios and instructors to use my method and lessons to help their students. :)
Another good option, depending on your studio is a work study program. We offer that, where we take advanced, committed students and have them assistant teach with us. it starts with them demoing the skills, then building to helping the teacher, then eventually them teaching with the old instructor watching/giving feedback, then eventually teaching solo. Its a great way to get your feet wet, learn to teach safely, and get feedback on how to improve so you are confident teaching. There is a lot to teaching that you cant learn in a certification (not saying certs are bad, they are good if you have no experience, but don't cover the little things you will encounter while teaching). Not all studios offer this, but it cant hurt to ask!
Rylonn ·
Doesn't being "officially" certified make you eligible for instructor insurance? Ps. I don't actually know anything about this,I just read it somewhere once.
Being certified in any way for teaching physical activity will get you a discount for insurance but it does not "qualify" you. There are quite a few discussions here on the forum regarding certification. Many studios that have been around look more for actual experience over a certification and I am seeing more and more offer their own in house teaching. If you are looking at it from a knowledge perspective then go for it, but if you are looking at it because you think you need it to teach, that is not the case.
Anonyma ·
i am not certified and im fully insured.... certification is .... lets say i prefer experience
vkissme ·
Olivia how did you get insured? There's a studio opening up they have a job for me but they want mr certified by paper
Again, you do not have to be certified to get insurance. You will get a discount but it is not a requirement. If a studio requires a certification it is their way of weeding out fly by night instructors. Those that will spend the time and money to get certified tend to be more serious about becoming an instructor.
You have not stated what part of California you are in. I know of about 3 certification programs in Cali where you can go. Look at $500-1000 depending on what all is offered.
This is 2 years old but many if them are still available: http://lolorashel.blogspot.com/2012/04/pole-dance-certifications.html?m=1
So I googled pole certifications and so many more have popped up! Before going for the cheapest option do some research. Some are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Anonyma ·
how did i got insured: i called my insurances and got insured :P
