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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.

Pole Instructor Training Program in Navarre, Florida at Vertical Pole Studio

Master Trainers Richard & Kasey Valdivia have over 20 years of teaching experience combined!

Level 1 Instructor Training

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LIVE TEACHER Training - Level 1 Beginner Pole

PENSACOLA VERTICAL POLE STUDIO LOCATION

Level 1 Pre-requisites: This training course will focus on how to teach pole as well as perfecting your technique. The course does 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. 


TOTAL Tuition: $599 (Split payment arrangement available online)

VPS Location: Pensacola 6305 North 9th Avenue Unit #10

Dates:  Saturday & Sunday, November 23rd & 24th, 2024

Times: 11am - 5pm

Total of 22 combined hours

  • 12hr Training/November 23rd & 24th from 11am - 5pm
  • 3hrs/3 Classes - Shadow & Assist another pole instructor, acceptable at any Vertical Pole Studio location. Class registration is required, register just as if you were a regular student. You may shadow and assist during ANY level of pole classes for your 3 hours of shadowing and assisting classes. To graduate with your class on Sunday, December 8th, you must shadow and assist classes between the dates of Monday, November 25th - Saturday, December 7th, 2024. 
  • 3hrs/3 Lessons - You will write and email 3 class curriculum plans appropriate for Level 1, based on the format you have learned during training. DEADLINE to email lesson plans is Wednesday, November 27th at 5pm. After reviewing your written lessons, we will email you back a lesson plan, that you will then teach live to your class on Sunday, December 8th.
  • 4hrs/ December 8th Solo Teach Live Class, attend 2 other trainees solo teaching their live class (must register online to attend) & Graduation Day after all live classes have been taught!


Future Teachers: 

Assignments must be completed before a student can graduate with your class on Sunday, December 8th 2024.


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.


Training Details:

Our Level 1 Teacher Training is where everyone begins. Successfully completing the Level 1 instructor training course will certify you to teach our signature 4-week Intro to Pole & Beginner Tech Series, 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 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, music and playlists, instructor role, teaching methods, how to handle accidents, emergencies and so much more.


Material needed:

The VPS Manual for Level 1 is included with this training. 

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. Available in digital or a hard copy. 

Notebook, pencil, water, snacks and pole grip if needed.


What to wear: shorts under your leggings or joggers, sports bra, tank top, or your personal pole wear. Bring your knee pads, you are welcome to bring your heels but heels are not required.


LEVEL 2 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

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LIVE TEACHER TRAINING - LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE POLE

PENSACOLA VERTICAL POLE STUDIO LOCATION

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.


TOTAL Tuition: $699 (Split payment arrangement available online)

VPS Location: Pensacola 6305 North 9th Avenue Unit #10

Dates:  TBA

Times: TBA

Total of 22 combined hours

  • 12hr Training/December 14th & 15th 11am - 5pm
  • 3hrs/3 Classes - Shadow & Assist another pole instructor, acceptable at any Vertical Pole Studio location. Class registration is required, register just as if you were a regular student. You may shadow and assist during ANY level of pole classes for your 3 hours of shadowing and assisting classes. To graduate with your class on Saturday, December 21st, you must shadow and assist classes between the dates of Monday, December 16th thru Saturday, December 21st 2024.
  • 3hrs/3 Lessons - You will write and email 3 class curriculum plans appropriate for Level 1, based on the format you have learned during training. DEADLINE to email lesson plans is Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. After reviewing your written lessons, we will email you back a lesson plan, that you will then teach live to your class on Saturday, December 21st
  • 4hrs/ December 21st Solo Teach Live Class, attend 2 other trainees solo teaching their live class (must register online to attend) & Graduation Day after all live classes have been taught!


Future Teachers: 

Assignments must be completed before a student can graduate with your class on Saturday, December 21st, 2024.


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.


Training Details:

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 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.


Material needed:

The VPS Manual for Level 1 is included with this training. 

Notebook, pencil, water, snacks and pole grip if needed.

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. 


What to wear: shorts under your leggings or joggers, sports bra, tank top, or your personal pole wear. Bring your knee pads, you are welcome to bring your heels but heels are not required.


Deepen your knowledge | Get Certified!

Pole Instructor Training | Level 1

Pole Instructor Training | Level 1

Pole Instructor Training | Level 1

Pole Instructor Training and certification at Vertical Pole Studio. Pensacola, Navarre, Fort Walton

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.

$599 | Level 1 Certification

Pole Instructor Training | Level 2

Pole Instructor Training | Level 1

Pole Instructor Training | Level 1

Teach Pole Dance! Get Certified at Vertical Pole Studio. Pensacola, Navarre, Fort Walton

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.

$699 | Level 2 Certification

Pole Instructor Training | Level 3

Pole Instructor Training | Level 1

Pole Instructor Training | Level 3

Advanced Pole Dance classes in Navarre, Fort Walton, Pensacola, Florida. Vertical Pole Studio

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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