Pole Instructor Training Programs
Become Certified to Teach Pole Fitness!
Vertical Pole Studio's Instructor Training Program is one of the most comprehensive courses of its kind, allowing you the opportunity to learn the most important aspects of becoming the highest quality Pole Instructor you can be. We provide the experience and knowledge to take you through your dance/fitness instructor training right into the classroom! Vertical Pole Studio Instructors are our most praised attribute, and enjoyed for their enthusiasm and encouragement by thousand of clients, all over the country.
The Vertical Pole Studio, pole instructor training program was created over 11 years ago, and has developed into one of the most in-depth, in person thorough programs available. VPS has certified Pole Instructors locally and throughout the US, that are now teaching at studios or privately across the country. We have many students that have taken our programs to deepen their own education and enhance their own personal journey. Even if you have no desire to teach a pole class, you will gain a wealth of knowledge from our programs.
At the end of each leveled training course, you will have learned extensive knowledge to design class curriculum based on our leveled pole progression format, the student’s needs, and provide a safe and loving class room environment. You will be able to lead your pole class with confidence and professionalism!
All successful graduates will receive a VPS certificate for their level of achievement, which can be used to teach at other studios or giving you the knowledge and ability to teach safely on your own.
Internal Graduates that want to work at VPS will be listed as a sub pole instructor in our studio. While completing the Vertical Pole Studio Training Program, does not guarantee you a job at Vertical Pole Studio, we do hire exclusively from this program.
Master Trainers Richard & Kasey Valdivia have over 20 years of teaching experience combined!
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Pole Instructor Training | Level 1
Pole Instructor Training | Level 1
Pole Instructor Training | Level 1
Our Level 1 course is where everyone begins. Successfully completing the Level 1 instructor training course will certify you to teach our signature 4-week Intro to Pole Course, beginner pole and choreography classes, and will provide you with the skills needed to teach Level 1 students.
In this training you will learn there is so much more to being a great Pole Instructor than simply teaching pole moves! Learn how to create and organize a class lesson plan, how to teach and demonstrate proper posture and grips for spins, floorwork, transitions, basic climbs, and holds. You will learn basic spotting techniques appropriate for this level, effective ways to communicate, and the important standards for teaching safe level 1 pole moves. You will also learn numerous stability, strength and mobility exercises, and how to verbally cue movement.
Additional topics include the history of pole movement, muscle injury, basic anatomy and injury prevention, classroom and teaching tips, how to lead effective warm ups and cool downs, how to create basic choreography, music and playlists, instructor role, teaching methods and so much more!
Level 1 Pre-requisites: The course will focus on how to teach pole as well as perfecting your technique. The courses do not teach you "how" to pole. In order to succeed with this pole instructor course, you should already be comfortable with basic spins (fireman variations, hook spins, chair spin) and a basic climb.
VPS Manual for Level 1 is included.
Required book *sold separately* for the level 1 pole instructor course. You will receive an email of the book required after you register for training.
Pole Instructor Training | Level 2
Pole Instructor Training | Level 1
Pole Instructor Training | Level 1
Our Level 2 course builds on the foundations set by our Level 1 course and certifies instructors to teach upper beginner and intermediate pole classes.
In our Level 2 pole instructor training, there will be additional books required that you will need to purchase separately. You will be sent the book list after your payment or payment plan has been accepted.
In addition to learning to teach more advanced progression pole movement, including inversions, more advanced ascents and descents and more advanced holds; Level 2 goes deep into anatomy, the mobility of pole, strength training, the science of pole and using physics to your advantage, the importance of rest days, spotting more challenging moves, how to create more complex combinations, create progression based curriculum, how to muti-level teach, how to retain your students, how to build your classes, and so much more!
Instructors who successfully complete this course will understand the physics involved with static pole and will be able to safely spot students, teach one arm spins, combination spins and reverse grabs. Instructors will also be able to recognize which moves should be taught first based on progression recommendations.
Level 2 Pre-requisites: In order to succeed with Level 2 certification, you must have your Level 1 Certification and should already be comfortable with Level 2 moves including the Basic Inversion, Shoulder Dismount, Figure 4 Layback, Outside and Inside Leg Hangs and the Butterfly.
Required book *sold separately* for the level 2 pole instructor course. You will receive an email of the book required after you register for training.
Pole Instructor Training | Level 3
Pole Instructor Training | Level 1
Pole Instructor Training | Level 3
Our Level 3 course builds on the foundations set by our Level 2 course. Successful completion of the Level 3 training and certification course provides certification to teach advanced pole classes.
In our Level 3 pole instructor training, there will be additional books required that you will need to purchase separately. You will be sent the book list after your payment or payment plan has been accepted.
Building on the first two levels, the Level 3 training course, will help instructors develop their ability to move students through a series of moves and dismount the pole through aerial inversions. Shoulder mounts, aerial inversions, and shoulder dismounts will be perfected.
In addition to learning to properly teach advanced pole moves on static pole, we dive deep into spin pole movement, strength and conditioning, and focus heavily on effective spotting methods and safety for advanced pole students. Additional topics include injury prevention and nutrition for advanced pole athletes, stretching modalities, advanced pole teaching tips, and effective warm ups and cool downs for advanced pole classes and so much more!
Level 3 Pre-requisites: In order to succeed with Level 3 certification, you must have your Level 1 and 2 Certifications and should already be comfortable with Level 3 moves including one-handed spins (including reverse grabs), shoulder mounts, the caterpillar climb, the extended butterfly, various brass monkey entrances and aerial inversion.
Required books *sold separately* for the level 3 pole instructor course.
You will receive an email of the book required after you register for training.
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