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instructor training
program 2026
The Pole Dance Academy Instructor Training Program was designed by Michelle Shimmy and Maddie Sparkle to give you the foundations you need to be a great pole dance instructor! Being an amazing pole instructor is about so much more than just knowing how to do the moves in the syllabus.
​Over this two-day program, you will learn the essential skills that you need to become a confident and effective pole instructor, capable of guiding your students through their amazing pole achievements.
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you will learn
the basics of being a pole instructor
how to break down and instruct pole moves for people who learn differently
how to structure a class
how to build a warm up
how to interact with students
how to spot pole moves
how to troubleshoot common scenarios, and much more.
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materials
You will receive course materials - a comprehensive booklet containing practical and theoretical information.
assessment
At the end of the two day course, there will be a short assessment to help you consolidate your skills and give you a chance to put your new found knowledge into practice.
what to bring
Shoes, knee pads, leg warmers, socks and pole wear. We encourage students to bring their phones or cameras so they can film the parts of the certification that they are authorised to film.
program length
The Certification is a two day program. Both days consist of 5 hours of coursework, and a one hour break. On Day 2, certificates will be handed out.
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