Pole Dancing Teachers

As there currently aren’t any Pole Dancing Teachers qualifications, how do you identify a good one?

We would class a ‘good teacher’ as someone who has studied anatomy and physiology and is either a fully qualified physical fitness instructor or qualified, experienced dance teacher of perhaps Jazz or Latin dance to combine with their long-term knowledge of Pole Dancing.

A current or ex-dancer, no matter how experienced or impressive, doesn’t have enough knowledge of anatomy and physiology to teach this dance safely. And is highly unlikely to have the correct insurance to teach you. Our Dance Teachers page has more on this.

We’ve heard horror stories of some dancers turning up at class sessions, demonstrating advanced moves without any warm-up, explanation or support and leaving the poor pupils to have a go on the pole while the dancer goes and gets ready for their professional set later that night.

You don’t need us to tell you that this is very bad news and to be avoided.

Good Pole Dancing Teachers will be watching you like a hawk, will be able to very quickly establish your level of ability and tailor the moves accordingly, and will know exactly when to physically support you.

A useful little boost or two occasionally is just what you need!

And of course since they will begin by almost lifting you up the pole, they have to be trained and experienced to know how to do that so it is safe for you both.

All that said, if your teacher is really that good, they’ll probably have a body to die for and that’s a great motivator for you to try your best and tone those muscles!

Read our Learn To Pole Dance page