To gym members to gym CEO’s who don’t quite appreciate or ‘get’ what pole fitness and pole dance is all about

As leaders and pioneers in the Pole fitness Industry we are proud to organise and operate a teacher training apprentice scheme

Why do we have a pole instructor apprentice scheme?

The skills required to be the best pole instructor don't happen overnight for the majority, so we at Pole Passion are dedicated to share our wealth of national and international knowledge to those also passionate about supporting people in the pole fitness industry. Already coupled with our comprehensive REP’s Accredited, international teacher training programmes and exam and assessments we now have had in operation our apprentice scheme for over three years.

The reason why the apprentice scheme was set up by Kay Penney, the founder  and CEO of Pole Passion, was to support and educate the challenges that each instructor would face, socially and morally and it's a way of passing on this knowledge to make each person become the best they can be.
The scheme is predominately about providing opportunity for all and offering practical experiences in the class environment.  It’s about education and offering elite and professional training and support for free!

Who can apply?

We at Pole Passion, as founders of pole techniques feel we have an obligation to the industry as a whole. We only want the best to be leading pole techniques, focusing not only each participant who enters the world of pole, but equally on the health and safety elements, as paramount to those students and potential students we are introduced too, around the world.

Unfortunately there are, luckily, only a few, who aren't representing pole as we would like, so our scheme, which is available to all, is now running out as a national programme, with a view to running it internationally soon.

How does it work?

We have very simple guidelines and rules all accompanied by the Code of Pole Practice also written by Kay Penney of Pole Passion in 2008
We will issue you a training manual, uniform and set of guidelines and an instructor who, weekly will work closely with you, supporting your strengths and weaknesses.
You will be working towards the REP’s accredited teacher training two and a half day courses offering hands on experience and training every other week to the classes.

How much will it cost me?

This scheme is FREE to the right person – you will need to show commitment in your time and ability but your comprehensive training manual and uniform are given to you for free

How do I find out more?

If you would like to be considered as a Pole Passion trainer and or a Pole Passion teacher trainer apprentice and have been attending the Pole Passion pole classes for more than 12 consecutive weeks, then please contact us

 at kay@passion-fitness.com
www.polepassion.com
www.worldpoledance.com
www.misspoledance-uk.com
www.mrpolefitness.com
www.r-polefitness.com

Pole Passion supporting Sparks the Children's charity

Virgin Pole dancers get wet for charity

At Pole Passion we like to support charities throughout the year and this one sounds like fun! We would like to invite you all to take part in the Virgin Active Triathlon in Crawley for charity on Saturday 3rd November 2012 in the afternoon around 3pm! (More info attached).

Whilst testing your fitness and raising money for charity we will also be promoting Pole Passion, you as instructors and the new Pole Passion policy for pregnancy on the pole! This will also be blogged!

You’ll start off with a stint on the treadmill, before hitting the exercise bike and finally splashing down in the pool. The name of the game is to get fit and have fun, so it’s all about doing things at your own pace. Go hard. Go easy. It’s up to you. The only person you’re competing against is yourself. So get involved and tri something a little different!

Run -   1.2km
Cycle - 5km
Swim - 200m

This can be completed individually or as a group too!

Team Pole Passion

Dressing up is encouraged, we have been told the Virgin PT’s will be in their short shorts too! We are thinking of wearing T-Shirts stating  ’Virgin Pole Dancers Get Wet For Charity’!? Or maybe just our Pole Passion T-shirts and hot pants? It's optional.

All money raised per completed triathlon will be donated to Spark's charity -

About SparksAs a leading children’s medical research charity we are dedicated to funding and championing pioneering research into a range of conditions affecting babies, children and mums-to-be.
Since 1991, we have committed over £23 million into pioneering research projects across a wide spectrum of medical conditions including childhood cancers, cerebral palsy, premature birth and spina bifida. In total, the charity has funded 233 research projects in more than 80 hospitals and universities across the UK.
Through the research we fund, we aim to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by serious illness or disability today, whilst seeking ways to better diagnose, treat and prevent these conditions in the future.
The medical breakthroughs we make possible, make a difference not only across the UK but for thousands of children and families around the world.
Please confirm if you would like to join our team , friends and family of all ages welcome.

All you need to do is –

1. Confirm your name
2. Date of birth
3. Address
4. Contact number
5. Train hard
6. Turn up on the day!

I was recently asked do I ever use Gorilla Gold pole dance grip?

Well yes I do use gorilla gold and it was one of the first grips I found on the market for pole dance and fitness (way back then!!)
As an extremely busy pole business manager my physical pole training these days takes second precedence unfortunately, (I say unfortunately as my love of pole is still as strong as the day I first started over 10 years ago) so I need every bit of help I can get when accomplishing the more difficult inverts.

I include the information about all grips including gorilla gold in our internationally accredited pole fitness qualifications which are now available world wide to educate the fitness and dance world, as each year it becomes more accessible with the use of free standing and portable Rpoles (the lightest and most portable pole in the world)

Gorilla gold's tack is perfect for me for that boost of confidence which lacks when I've been off the pole for a few weeks or more :)

Can you imagine how delighted I felt today when a new licensee text me saying just checking out a new venue for my new classes and guess what the receptionist of the Virgin Active Gym said

'you are gonna need Rpoles in this gym if you want to teach pole fitness'
She was currently having lessons from someone who had already completed our instructor training and already using in her gym in the next town

yeahhhhhhh the professional word is getting round

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