Pole Teacher Training & Apprenticeship Program: ​Level 1 
Jessie Lipkowitz, Laura Marthey, & Sylvia Chen
 *Polarity accepts apprentice(s) every semester - now accepting applications for Winter 2023*
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: There are no refunds on purchased classes, membership contracts, packages, progressives, and/or workshops. Classes are non-transferrable. Contracts are non-cancelable within their outlined duration/terms. Classes and packages may not be shared or gifted. All clients must keep a credit card on file. All contract holders should read their membership agreement carefully as the terms are non-negotiable. Early cancellations must be made twelve (12) hours prior to the start of class. Expiration Dates and Late Cancellation Policies are strictly enforced. All absences/no-shows/late arrivals will be considered a Late Cancel. Late Cancellations will forfeit their class. Unlimited Package Holders will be charged a $15.00 no-show fee. Members will be charged a $5.00 no show fee. If we are unable to process this charge, your package will be paused until the balance is paid. During any promotional period of Five Dollar ($5.00) Yoga + Pole Classes, any no shows and/or late cancels are subject to the full single session rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).  Any Groupon Customer or Package Holder without their credit card on file will be penalized the expiration equivalent of five (5) days, which may ultimately result in the pausing or cancellation of a package. ​Registration on MindBody authorizes these changes and/or charges to be made utilizing the credit card information on file. We are unable to make exceptions to these policies.  © aUM Yoga LLC 2023.