Why is Teacher Training Important?
As the pole and aerial industry grows, studios are becoming spaces for community building, self-expression, and body reclamation—especially for those often left out of mainstream fitness. As more people step into these studios, we need more knowledgeable instructors who can successfully hold space and meet the diverse needs of our growing student population.
About our program
Created by kinesiology professor Jehan Izhar, The Stage Global’s 50-hour teacher training program blends science, creativity, and care. Designed for aspiring pole and aerial instructors, this 8-week journey combines weekend workshops, online meetings, and at-home study.
The curriculum integrates the art and science of teaching human movement with a deep dive into the kinesiology of pole and aerial arts. Through practice teaching, technique breakdowns, class programming, and leadership training, participants gain the tools to teach with clarity and confidence. Grounded in adaptive, inclusive, and socially conscious methods, the program prepares instructors to meet diverse student needs while addressing the barriers that limit access to movement spaces.
2026 program schedule
The Stage Global offers a 50-hour hybrid course for individuals who wish to teach level 1 Pole Dance or Aerial Arts. ​
​
The next course will run from August 22nd - October 11th
​​
In this hybrid course, you will be given at-home coursework throughout the week and attend one weekly in-person movement technique workshop on the weekend.​
The cost is $1600 for the full Pole OR Aerial course
Combine and do both concurrently for $2800 (75 hours total)
*Currently enrolled students at The Stage Global get $200 off the remaining balance after paid deposit.
**Payment plans available
What does Teacher Training Inlcude?
The Stage Global's Hybrid Teacher Training:
-
8 In-person weekend movement workshops
-
8 Pre-recorded lectures and workouts
-
8 Zoom discussions
-
8 Master classes at the stage
-
Access to The Stage's video library
This 50-hour hybrid course content:
-
Anatomy and kinesiology
-
Teaching methodology - how to design a successful class
-
Components of an effective warm-up
-
Injury prevention
-
Leadership skills
-
How to hold safe space
-
Inclusive teaching strategies
-
Movement technique analysis
-
Teaching with music
-
Teaching youth
-
Flexibility Techniques
Movement Techniques for Level 1
Pole Level 1
Basic floorwork
Dance movements around the pole
Simple Spins
Upright holding positions
Climbing
Sitting
Knee hooks
Full Inversion
Aerial Level 1
Lyra & Hammock at waist height
Seated moves
Standing poses
Low inversion positions
Supported Transitions
Pull up inversion
Climbing
Basic footlocks
Pre-requisites
At least 6 months pole/aerial experience.
​
General body awareness and knowledge of how to perform level 1 movements safely in your own body.
​
*Experience teaching fitness/sports/dance classes PREFERRED but not required.
​
*Exercise science degree, pilates, yoga teacher training, or personal training certificate PREFERRED but not required.
Course Schedule
First in-person meeting for BOTH aerial & pole: Saturday August 22nd
Aerial Teacher Training In-Person Meetings:
Saturdays 1-4pm
August 29
September 5
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
October 10
Pole Teacher Training In-Person Meetings:
Sundays 1-4pm
August 23
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
Weekly Zoom meetings aerial & pole: Wednesdays 7pm August 26th - October 7th
Last in-person meeting aerial & pole: Sunday October 11th
