Get more than a pole dance certification... Get a pole dance education.HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR WORKSHOP
In order to maximize your workshop experience it is imperative that you arrive prepared. This takes PRACTICE & STUDY.
Everything you need to know prior to attending one of our Teacher Training Intensive Workshops is in the Climb & Spin Comprehensive Teacher Training Manual.
WHAT TO PRACTICE
BEG/INT system of the C&S Method - Using the C&S FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE & CUES plus the help of the VIDEOS, practice the entire BEG/INT system of the Climb & Spin Method. Your goal is to be as proficient as possible at each skill. Please don't worry about being "perfect". We will refine your technique when you arrive.
- Fundamentals, Sets, Spin Series, Stationary Bent Arm Poses, Climbing Poses, Dance Transitions, Floor-Work, Stand-Up Series
Teaching -
- repeat the teaching TECHNIQUE aloud for each skill in the BEG/INT system. This will help you practice teaching clearly and concisely
- practice teaching the BEG/INT system on friends using the FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE and CUES as your guide
WHAT TO STUDY
The Fundamentals - The grips, hooks, braces and basic body positions are the foundation of our teaching method. You should know the NAME, USES & TECHNIQUE for each C&S FUNDAMENTAL.
Climbing Technique - Know the C&S FUNDAMENTALS and TECHNIQUE to climb to the top of the pole
The Sets -
- Know the C&S FUNDAMENTALS & TECHNIQUE for the 5 categories of Sets (set-up/preparation for 5 categories of spins)
Integrative Anatomy -
- 4 primary functions of muscles
- the difference between isotonic and isometric contractions
- the difference between an agonist, antagonist, stabilizer & synergist
- the anatomical planes of movement
- the difference between each of the following movement categories: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, abduction, adduction, lateral rotation, medial rotation
- examples of each movement category using C&S movement vocabulary.
Spin Series -
- SET, GRIP & SPIN IMPULSE for each spin
- FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE, CUES & ARTISTRY for each spin
Stationary Bent Arm Series -
- FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE, CUES & ARTISTRY
Climbing Pose Series -
- FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE, CUES, ARTISTRY & MODIFICATIONS
Dance Transition Series -
- FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE, CUES, ARTISTRY & MODIFICATIONS
Floor Work Series -
- FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE, CUES, ARTISTRY & MODIFICATIONS
Stand-Up Series -
- FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNIQUE, CUES, ARTISTRY & MODIFICATIONS