PolePrincess89: Wow, do u know the owner really well? That's pretty sweet getting hired w/o experience, I'm assuming that since u said u will be learning as u go on the job. I've been dancing for 7 years, actually taught myself everything believe it or not just by screwing around on the pole day after day. I've been an instructor for 2.5 yrs now at 2 studios. That's awesome that someone gave u a huge opportunity like that. Some people who have been in it 4 years & years won't even get hired w/o certifications. But remember, being able to do the tricks & being a great dancer does not in any way, shape, or form mean you can teach others how to do it. It's not as simple brained as it may seem to instruct & show students how to do it correctly. You really need to be able to relay to the students exact body positions, contact, which muscle r actually bearing the brunt of each trick, which tricks & dance moves work a targeted area people want to work on. There really needs to be a lot of prep work b4 each class to make a lesson plan 4 that day's objectives. Also, u have to be able to alter ur lessons at the drop of a hat to cater to the group's needs/wants. Most of my students come to each class regardless of the class or level it is intended for. So, if my schedueled class is Abs pole camp but the majority of my students want to work on tricks, then I'll cater to the girls who came 4 Abs & also 4 the ones who want to work on tricks. You never tell a student that you are not going to help them learn what they r paying to learn, unless of course they are not at that level which could make it risky to their safety. What I'm trying to say is that you will have to be able to multi task without getting anxious or frustrated. I've taught classes with 16 girls b4 and everyone's needs were
met. I don't want to scare you, I am simply just letting you know what to expect while teaching so you are fully prepared. And copying someone else's teaching style is not going to work since everyone approaches teaching & tasks differently. Also, many of my students come to learn pole bc they want to learn how to dance sexy for their men or just bc they want to feel beautiful & confident. So, i spend a lot of time teaching them how to dance & take my routines from the club & show them how to put *everything* together: tricks, spins, holds, transitions, floor work, dance, etc. So it not all about teaching tricks which would get old really quick! I wish u good luck and hope it works out 4 u!
