Pole Teacher Training & Apprenticeship Program: ​Level 1 
Jessie Lipkowitz, Laura Marthey, & Sylvia Chen
 *Polarity accepts apprentice(s) every semester - now accepting applications for Winter 2024*
Overview
At Polarity, we believe in providing a welcoming space dedicated to bringing all modalities of pole fitness to students, local businesses, and community members alike. The Polarity team hopes to build an oasis that inspires growth, promotes tranquility, teaches self-love, and brings a playful awareness to its clients. We believe that this is all done through careful training and detailed preparation of teaching movement, science, and art. No matter where you are in your pole dancing passion, we hope to take your practice to a new level through this instructor training program. Whether you're interested in starting your journey as an instructor, expanding your current teaching style, or simply a student wanting to deepen your pole practice, then this training is for you. You will successfully learn and execute proper pole level 1 techniques and methodologies before stepping into the role of the instructor. Through this training you will learn how to find your authentic voice and craft energetically intelligent classes for all gender identities and expressions!
Core Curriculum 
  • Choreography
  • Flexibility Training
  • Floor Work
  • Strength Training 
  • Methodologies, Refinement, & Techniques
    • Break down of all basic climbs, sits, spins, and transitions for Pole Level 1
Major Modules of the Training
  • Arc Structure: Building a Balanced Class
  • Art of Progression 
  • Authentic Teaching 
  • Business of Pole 
    • Ethics and Boundaries 
    • Legalities and Liabilities 
  • Choreography Construction 
  • Curating a Safe Space 
  • Energetic Intelligence
  • Five Types of Adjustments
  • Learning Styles
  • Music Playlists 
  • Points of Contact
  • Practical Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Physiology for Pole Level 1
  • Practice Teaching 
  • Safety, Spotting, and Injury Prevention 
  • Teaching to the Midline 
  • Strength Building Drills, Cuing Movements from the Group Up, Intensifications, and Modifications
Program Requirements
  • Attendance of all Modules
  • Eight (8) Pole Level 1 Classes at Polarity 
  • Observations & Journaling 
  • Final Written Exam
  • Final Practicum 
Tuition 
  • $1,750.00​
  • Includes a unique manual, a semester package at Polarity, unlimited open pole, and 9 private lessons. Privates and training dates will be individually scheduled to accommodate your schedule!
Questions?
Email polarityannarbor@gmail.com!

Address

1220 South University, Suite 210

Telephone

734-707-7419

Email

polarityannarbor@gmail.com
Purchase Terms & Conditions: © aUM Yoga LLC, DBA Polarity 2023.
  • There are no refunds on ANY purchase(s) - including but not limited to: new client specials, drop-ins, packages, membership contracts, progressives, showcase, workshops, retreats, private events, and/or teacher training programs. Classes are non-transferrable. Contracts are non-cancelable within their outlined duration/terms. Contract terms are non-negotiable. Classes, packages, and other services may not be shared or gifted. All clients must keep a credit card on file.
  • We are unable to manage reservations or cancellations via email or phone. If you'd like to reserve or cancel a class, please do so through our website or the Mindbody app.
  • Early cancellations must be made twelve (12) hours prior to the start of class. Cancellations after this period are considered a Late Cancel. Unlimited Package Holders (New Client Special, Month Unlimited, Semester, and Year) will be charged a $15.00 Late Cancellation Fee. Members will be charged a $5.00 Late Cancellation Fee. Drop-In and Members/Class Package Holders will forfeit their class. If Class Package Holders do not cancel their class/remove themselves using the MindBody app prior to the class start time, they will be charged a $5.00 No-Show Fee. All late arrivals and absences will be considered a No-Show.
  • During any promotional period of Five Dollar ($5.00) Yoga + Pole Classes, any late cancels, absences, and/or no-shows are subject to the full single session rate of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) - therefore a late cancellation fee of $21.00 will be charged utilizing the card on file. If the client removes their card, they will not be able to practice at the studio until their account balance has been paid.
  • Registration on MindBody authorizes these changes and/or charges to be made utilizing the credit card information on file. Unpaid account balances will result in the pausing or cancellation of the customer’s package at the studio’s discretion.
  • Expiration Dates and Late Cancellation Policies are strictly enforced. We are unable to make ANY exceptions to any of the aforementioned policies.
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