Instructor Qualification Program | Nov-Dec 2023
Take your passion and skill in pole fitness to #neXtlevelmovement. Join the Polecats Manila Instructor Qualification Program this Nov-Dec 2023!
The main objective is to deepen one's understanding of the art and science of pole fitness. Module 1 of the course prepares one to teach Pole Beginners 1 and 2 levels, covering basic tricks and spins, anatomy and physiology for pole dance practitioners, injury prevention, conditioning and flexibility pointers, and much more.
Graduates of the program are now part of our current faculty, and some have even built their own studio with what they had learned from the course. We have also held this in Cebu, for Gold’s Gym JCentre, and Butuan, for Terra Nostra studio.
This now 50-hour program is fit for both seasoned instructors as well as students who simply want to learn more about the sport. If you think you are ready to take your love of pole fitness to the next level, fill out the form below!
Program Dates:
IQP MODULE 1: Pole Beginners 1 and 2
November 24, Friday — 1:00pm - 8:00pm (7hrs)
November 25, Saturday — 10:00am - 6:00pm (8hrs)
November 26, Sunday — 10:00am - 5:00pm (7hrs)
November 30, Thursday — 10:00am - 5:00pm (7hrs)
December 1, Friday — 1:00pm - 8:00pm (7hrs)
December 2, Saturday — 10:00am - 5:00pm (7hrs)
December 3, Sunday — 11:00am - 6:00pm (7hrs)
50 hours
Venue:
Polecats Manila, Ortigas
22nd Floor, Strata 100 F. Ortigas [formerly Emerald] Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig 1604, Metro Manila, Philippines
https://goo.gl/maps/Yu2YcF7LRjn
Pre-requisites:
A student must be Pole Intermediate 1 level or higher [or the equivalent of this in your own studio], to take part in the Instructor Qualification Program. If from other pole studios, two or more years of consistent pole experience, with a consistent circus climb.
A student must have First Aid Training certification to take part in the program. [This can be accomplished in one day, prior to the start of the program.]
Details:
All sessions start and end on time. We are always prompt, so be sure you arrive mentally, emotionally and physically prepared to learn!
Please bring food and drinks for yourself for the whole day. Select vendors near the studio will be open during the time we conduct class in case you’d like to purchase from them. You may also bring a refillable water bottle as there is a dispenser at the studio for everyone to use.
Please wear comfortable attire and be ready to get on the pole at any time in the session, in case we need to re-enact a student-teacher scenario.
A student is not allowed to miss or be late during a session, or else he/she will forfeit the certificate. The certification proves that one has learned, trained and finished a certain number of hours for the program, so one will not be able to claim a certificate should he/she miss or be late to a session.
Program Rate:
Php 55,000
Early bird rate (until October 31, 2023) Php 50,000
Payment Method Details:
Cash or credit card payment at the studio. For credit card payments for the Regular Rate, we accept 3-month instalLment at 0% interest (for RCBC credit card only).
Bank Deposit :: Account Name: Polecats, Inc. | BDO Account Number: 0028 6031 5566 | RCBC Savings Account Number: 0000009024972017
Check Payment: Please make checks payable to "Polecats, Inc."
Partial program scholarship available for fitness instructors interested in teaching at Polecats Manila. Pre-screening and face to face interview is required for this option. If you’re interested in this option, please email us at info@polecatsmanila.com.
Photos from the first 2023 batch of teachers, who are already teaching classes!
Photos and testimonials from the previous batches:
From Graduates:
M A R G A | Polecats Manila
The Polecats Instructor Qualification Program is definitely one of the highlights of my pole journey. I loved pole so much from day 1, that I felt excited to have the opportunity to teach others. Of course, in classes we do teach each other as fellow students, but the teacher training takes it to the next level - ensuring you are equipped to teach in all aspects.
It starts off with the basics - anatomy, equipment, contact points, injury prevention and basic flexibility & conditioning aspects. Then, you learn how to structure classes and how to teach the transitions, spins and tricks - and of course, how to spot. You realize (even more) that teaching is a big responsibility. You owe it to your students to come prepared, and to make your class fun, yet challenging also.
I always say that the teacher training program not only helped me become a teacher, but it also allowed me to become a better student. I am able to understand and analyze new tricks better from the foundation I learned.
I definitely recommend the Polecats Instructor Qualification Program - not only for those who want to teach, but for those who would like to take their pole learning to the next level. It has definitely taken my pole journey beyond limits.
L I A N N E | Polecats Manila
Why did you join IQP?
I joined IQP because I wanted to be equipped to teach and share something I love. I also wanted to keep growing and improving myself. The teachers have always been a big reason I kept coming back to Polecats and I wanted to be trained to teach in the same way.
What was IQP like?
It’s like a pole boot camp! It is something you need to focus on and give your commitment to. Don’t get me wrong, it’s also fun! You really do make new friends and get mentored by the best!
What should I expect if I join?
Expect to be challenged, physically and mentally! A lot of hours go in to executing the tricks properly, learning how to spot, teaching and doing demos, and practicing how to warm up a class. You also have to pay attention during the lecture portion and it opens your eyes to all the tiny details you didn’t realize are important as a student.
You’ll also go through a final test that has a written portion and a demo class where you put all you’ve learned in to action. Once you pass, you’ll go through 20 hours of assisting a class. It may seem long and arduous but it’s all to make you ready to become a teacher!
What if I don’t want to teach?
IQP is still beneficial because it helps you improve your technique and gives you a better understanding of how your body works. I also found it helpful to learn how to properly spot. Even if you don’t teach, you can spot your classmates!
How has life been after IQP?
I don’t have a regular class yet, I’ve taught private classes and my very first workshop with my fellow IQP graduate, Kim Tan! It’s so fulfilling to see people enjoy class, learn a new trick, nail that spin, and love pole even more.
M A E | Polecats Manila
I started becoming interested in teaching pole when I realized that all my teachers at Polecats were so good at breaking down technique and guiding the students through any trick. The program is great for building a solid foundation for teaching pole effectively and safely. If anyone wants to learn how to teach or simply just to understand how spins and tricks really work to improve personal skills, IQP is definitely a great course to take. Also a big bonus that it's so much fun and the method of teaching is a good mix of theoretical and practical!
F I O N A | Polecats Manila
J I L L E Y | Polecats Manila
When I first tried out pole, it was just out of curiosity. It was something I never imagined myself doing for a long time and all the more, I never imagined myself as a teacher.
But since that first class, I got hooked. I’ve been doing tricks I never imagined myself doing, even the ones I found impossible for me to do! In my 4 years as a student, I realized that I, getting hooked with the sport wasn’t just about the spins and tricks, it was because I had the most patient and passionate teachers, supportive classmates and empowering community. I believe those what made me take the Polecats Instructor Qualification Program (IQP), to be able to not just teach spins and tricks, but to help create that empowering culture as an instructor.
IQP provided me a wholistic view of pole fitness as a sport and encouraged me to incorporate my own style. It has definitely given me a deeper understanding of movement, how the body works, limitations, the pole as an apparatus and a lot more beyond the surface!
What I appreciate the most is the fact that IQP was not just about the how-to’s of teaching and doing but it was more of creating and being the architect of such an empowering environment. IQP is beyond the curriculum and the sets of standards by the book, it’s geared to make students realize, appreciate and discover their strength and most importantly, love themselves more.
I R A | Chrome Divas
The IQ program gave me the guidance on how to establish the back bone of my studio which is providing safe and motivational aerial classes for all. The program provided me a 360 degree overview on both improving my pole skills and how I can best transfer these skills to students of all levels. I highly recommend this program to those wanting to learn more about their craft in pole fitness or wanting to become instructors.