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Confused!!
Hi Everyone!
I have a question for all the lovely polers in the UK https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif
Basically I live on a small island, which has no pole community or lessons at present (other than me and my 2 friends who are learning with me!). I have been asked by lots of ladies for lessons (word of something new gets around really quickly in a small community!), and would really really love to be an instructor in the future and do a couple of lessons a week. However, my problem is that it costs sooooo much to get off here to the mainland (UK), plus hotels and the instructor course fees, I really can’t afford it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif So my question is…. by law do you have to have an instructor qualification to teach? I know it would totally be beneficial to go on a course, and I’ve been to a class (last time I was in the UK) to see what its all about, and the set-up etc, but is it essential? I know I’d have to get insurance etc, can you get this without having a qualification? I used to be a gymnast and help at gym-club so have a good idea of spotting.
Thanks is advance for any light anyone can shed on this!! xx https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif -
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Don’t know if you saw this already, but there’s a similar thread posted by lily asking the same type of questions:
https://www.studioveena.com/forum.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_brilsmurf.gif When i watch your videos, i always thought that room with 3 poles was a little studio! You’re amazing for having learned by yourself- i really think you’d be a great instructor- i’ve also noticed you know quite a bit about the physiology of the body! Best of luck!EDIT- ok just realized that link isn’t right. you’ll find the thread under "everything else pole related", and it’s on the second page, titled some like "pole teaching certification". There are a lot of good replies giving lots of useful information!
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Whoops! Thanks for that! much appreciated! Ha ha its our little pole den, its just the barn in my house! x
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I’m not sure how it is in the UK, but here in the States, our capitalist society actually encourages entrepreneurialism! But I do think that it’s necessary to have insurance and a plan of action. You’ll want to take into account the physical needs of your clientele and how to warm them up properly, and how to take them safely through the progression of spins, transitions, strength training, floor work, climbs, and inverts. Many beginners learn quickly, but I think that an aware teacher should go slowly to keep newbies from getting hurt. It’s not an easy balance: you’ve got to throw them something that they can "get" so they feel successful (group exercise mentality) and keep them coming back, but also keep them grounded (mentally and figuratively) with strengthening before going on to harder moves. The studio I go to won’t teach inverts until Level 3 and I know of another nationally recognized system who won’t allow the student to invert unless their teacher gives them permission and is present to help at all times. Having said that, I think you’d be a great instructor and have got a lot of knowledge of the anatomy and kinesiology. Plus you’re a fabulous dancer. Good luck and keep us posted!
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