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If you're a pole dance instructor or studio owner, or you're aspiring to become one, you probably have questions. Not to worry, Your Pole Pal has answers!

Maybe you're interested in learning to teach pole dancing, but are wondering what it takes to be a pole dance teacher or how to find your first teaching job. Or you might have questions about opening your own studio or starting a pole party biz.

Perhaps you're an experienced instructor or a studio owner looking for teaching or marketing resources, or wondering how you can improve some aspect of your business.

The FAQs on this page have been specifically curated for pole dance teachers, individuals aspiring to be pole instructors, and current or future pole studio owners. Whether you're looking for info on training and certification, need some solid business advice, or are simply curious about the ins and outs of running a successful pole studio or about teaching pole in general, you'll find answers here.

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Tap or click on the drop down arrow to the left of any question below to see more info and a link to a detailed response.

I’m looking for an instructor for my studio. Do you have any suggestions for how to find pole dance teachers?

If you're looking for teaching staff but keep coming up empty handed, here are some tips on where to find potential instructors. You'll also learn how to properly assess...learn more about finding instructors.

How can i find a good open location to start teaching pole fitness and pole dancing lessons?

Finding a space for pole fitness classes can be a real challenge when you're a new - or new to town - pole dance instructor. Fortunately, there are a number of creative and affordable options that don't involve...get tips to find your perfect pole studio space.

Is pole dancing a lucrative career? How much can I expect to make as a pole dancing teacher?

Whether you're an aspiring instructor who'll soon be looking for a job teaching pole dancing, or a studio owner looking to hire your first instructor, this is an important question. Check out this helpful pole dance instructor salary information.

What's the best way to go about finding pole dancing jobs?

Want to teach pole dancing? Find out where to look for pole dancing jobs, how to approach employers, or even how to create your own pole dancing job! Learn more about pole instructor jobs...

Do you have any suggestions for ways I can help new students feel welcome and included at my studio, so they feel comfortable right away?

Helping your new students feel welcome and at home in your studio is an important first step to gaining repeat business and referrals. These ideas can help new students feel more comfortable at your studio during their first few classes.

My team of instructors is great, but I feel that a couple of them could use a few pointers when it comes to the actual teaching part of their job. They're all fantastic pole dancers, but I'd like to help them be better teachers too. Got any tips?

As pole dance teachers, it's easy become focused on the skill set of "pole dancing," and forget that we also need to consider our teaching skills. This article offers several do-able steps instructors and studio owners can take to ensure they continue to evolve as pole dance teachers.

Do I need a pole dance instructor certification to teach pole dancing?

In most places, there's no legal requirement to get certified if you want to teach pole dancing, but there are many good reasons to do so. Learn more about certification.

I really want to get a certification and start teaching but I live in a small town and there's no place that offers certification courses. Is there somewhere I can get my pole instructor certification online?

Yes! There are plenty of pole instructor certification courses now being offered online. Get all the important details you need to know, including a growing list of programs to choose from. Get the scoop on online certification...

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