What makes a studio/instructor GREAT!

AmazonLady started this discussion · 9/30/2011

This question was inspired by a recent forum post and blog post by a couple fellow Veeners. Not sure if it's been asked before or not. Since I've noticed that there's such an awesome mix of students, teachers, and studio owners on this site, I thought this would be the perfect forum to ask this question and hopefully learn from one another. So I'm just curious: What elements do you think make a GREAT pole instructor or pole studio? From a student's perspective, what advice would you give a new pole instructor? Pole studios are popping up all over the place these days. What factors do you consider when chosing a home studio (i.e. class size, price, type of poles)?

3 replies

amy · 9/30/2011
so, i dont mean to be annoying and self-referential, but i wrote a blog based on what i think is important in an instructor, and what is important in building relationships with "clients".... http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/04/13/becoming-an-instructor/ http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/09/16/clients/ to me, those things are so much more important than the size, shape, thickness, or color of the poles or floors inside the studio. i find that the instructor is the single most important element in a great class, and i'll follow an amazing instructor to any studio.
amy · 9/30/2011
so, i dont mean to be annoying and self-referential, but i wrote a blog based on what i think is important in an instructor, and what is important in building relationships with "clients".... http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/04/13/becoming-an-instructor/ http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/09/16/clients/ to me, those things are so much more important than the size, shape, thickness, or color of the poles or floors inside the studio. i find that the instructor is the single most important element in a great class, and i'll follow an amazing instructor to any studio.
Nawelelfe · 9/30/2011
Hi there! Im a student myself in a small pole studio in Dublin and I had been to 2 other studios before that I left for various reasons. From my experience it was really helpful to have practice times at my new studio which has helped me progress a lot . Unfortunately not all studios can offer practice time outside classes and I have to say that this was a big plus for me :) Im very lucky that my pole instructor happens to be my pole buddy and the best thing about her is that she pushes me a lot, I believe this makes her a good instructor, beside of course all of her pole and sports knowledge and ability to teach and break down moves :)