Empowerment Through Dance Ltdsm Instructor Internship Program Training and Certification Program 30 Hour Instructor Internship Program: $3000.00 payment is due in full at the time of registration. Call or write for more information or to reserve your place in our program. Spaces are limited.

Due to popular demand, we have added a new package to our programs.

Instructor Internship: Beginner Through Intermediate
Includes: Pole dance training and both the basic and intermediate certifications upon successful completion.

This course includes certification AND training for the inexperienced and limited-experienced to become a pole dance instructor. Upon successful completion, you will have learned over 120 moves including floor work, transitional moves, and of course extensive pole work.

Here is what you get:

• 30 hours of private instruction with flexible scheduling
• Unlimited attendance of open group classes in basic and intermediate for the first 6 months
• Learn 120 moves including floor work, transitional moves, climbing, strength training and both beginner and intermediate level spins
• 4 DVD set review of moves learned in both programs
• Instructor internship manual
• Class syllabus for levels 1-4
• Home and private party plan outline
• Learn the application of principals of safety, body mechanics and body alignment
• Accountant consultation for starting up your new business
• Four hours supervised opportunity as an assistant teacher
• Two hour party training opportunity
• Basic and Intermediate Instructor Certifications through Empowerment Through Exotic Dance, Ltd.^sm

Taught by Mary Ellyn Weissman, who's background includes:
Pole Dance Instructor Certification
Yoga Certification
Group Fitness Instructor Certification
Registered Nurse
Extensive experience in business management/planning, finance/accounting and insurance

This course is designed for the inexperienced or limited experienced pole dancer - training you not only how to pole dance but how to safely and effectively teach pole dancing and set up and operate a pole dancing business.

The program is arranged around your schedule and ours with no limit to the length of time you take to complete it, though a minimum of 3 months training is expected for more adept students with dance and fitness related backgrounds is possible. You complete the program at your own pace, completing the program by passing our certification exams. Most students take 6 months to one year to complete this program.
 

Prerequisites:

• A motivated, outgoing individual with a strong desire to learn pole dancing and share it with others.

• Reasonably fit, healthy, adult over the age of 18

• Must have a strong commitment to practicing pole dancing independently in addition to supervised training time

• Must own your own dance pole as approved by Empowerment Through Exotic Dance, Ltd.^sm

• Preferred certification as a  Group Fitness Instructor, CPT, Pilates or Yoga Instructor through AFAA , ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NCSF or NCSA

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