Upcoming Workshops & Trainings
ELEVATED POLE LEVEL 1 TEACHER TRAINING
Date: TBD
Have you ever thought about teaching pole?
Would you like to up-level your pole skills and knowledge?
Whether you want to teach or just dive deeper into your personal pole practice we have a great opportunity for you! We are hosting a training with the nationally acclaimed training company elevatED!
Join us for this 3 day training in the comfort of your own studio to gain foundational tools for deepening your practice and becoming a kick ass teacher. (Teaching opportunities at Steel and Grace upon training completion are an open possibility but not guaranteed)
ELEVATED: HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE PHYSICAL AND AERIAL ART
elevatED trains instructors to safely, effectively and confidently teach both aerial and ground-based skills. By studying the 7 elevatED principles of instruction and excellence, plus over 80 techniques, you will be well-suite to teach comprehensive and exciting classes.
Additional topics of study include
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Legalities and liabilities: client releases, incident reports, insurance information, equipment directories, maintenance forms and more
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What you do and say matters: your conduct as an instructor
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Cueing through verbal, non-verbal, and kinesthetic commands
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The anatomy and biomechanics of pole dance fitness
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The art of alignment and opposition
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How to use anchor points and points of contact
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Creating a balanced class plan
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How to build a warm-up
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Classroom problem solving
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The art of progression: how to gradually increase demands on the body for safe and optimal advancement
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The role of pre-engagement in strength building and injury prevention
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How to guide your students towards creative thinking
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Understanding how limb and lever lengths affect the difficulty of pole moves
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Working with overweight clients
In the elevatED Level 1 Pole teacher training, you will learn how to cultivate a rich classroom experience your students will enjoy and appreciate. You will learn how to apply training secrets from dance, gymnastics and yoga to your beginner class and 90+ dance movements, strength techniques, floor skills, climbs, dismounts spins and inversions.