Instructor Training Programme

23 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Porirua

For aspiring aerialists who want to learn how to instruct beginner aerials & pole with confidence.

Our next 3 day intensive will be hosted over 3 days from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 January at The Chrome Academy studios in Porirua.

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Lead with knowledge and confidence

This beginner aerials or beginner pole instructor training course is an in person, 3 day full weekend intensive.

3 Days of in person training, covering both theoretical concepts and hands on skills. The 18hr programme has been designed to set you up for a successful instructor journey, covering a wide range of topics and skills.

Choose to learn to instruct aerials (aerial hoop & aerial hammock) or pole dance.

Aerials

On completion of this course you’ll know how to:

✔ Instruct and structure a Beginner & Pre-Intermediate Aerial Hoop and Aerial Hammock class.

✔ Understand how to cue a wide range of specific aerial skills.

✔ Instruct an active flex and choreo class.

✔ Lead effective warm ups, conditioning and cool downs.

✔ Spot students confidently and safely.

✔ Understand how and when to offer progressions, regressions, and variations.

✔ Lead an adaptable and inclusive class.

✔ Ensure students feel safe, supported and leave classes on a high.

✔ Manage your classroom with confidence.

✔ Understand basic anatomy and how it applies to aerialists.

Pole Dance

On completion of this course you’ll know how to:

✔ Instruct and structure a Beginner & Pre-Intermediate Pole Dance Class.

✔ Understand how to cue a wide range of specific pole spins & tricks.

✔ Instruct an active flex and choreo class.

✔ Lead effective warm ups, conditioning and cool downs.

✔ Spot students confidently and safely.

✔ Understand how and when to offer progressions, regressions, and variations.

✔ Lead an adaptable and inclusive class.

✔ Ensure students feel safe, supported and leave classes on a high.

✔ Manage your classroom with confidence.

✔ Understand basic anatomy and how it applies to aerialists.

Course Outline

  • Weekend Intensive - Day 1

    An in person, full day session working through theoretical and practical course modules 1 - 5

    Module 1: Teaching Beginners

    Module 2: Liability, Legal & Ethics

    Module 3: Classroom Management

    Module 4: Important Instructor Concepts

    Module 5: Instructing Beginner Aerial Hoop & Hammock or Beginner Pole

  • Weekend Intensive - Day 2

    This is an in person, full day training session, covering both theory and hands on concepts. We’ll be working through modules 6 - 9.

    Module 6: Rigging Basics

    Module 7: Spotting Concepts & Consent

    Module 8: Adapting Tricks & Accessibility

    Module 9: Instructing Pre Intermediate Aerial Hoop & Hammock, or Pre-Intermediate Pole (part 1)

  • Weekend Intensive - Day 3

    A full day of practical and theoretical training working through modules 10 - 13.

    Module 10: Anatomy & Injury Prevention

    Module 11: Leading Group Fitness Classes

    Module 12: Spin Technique & Dynamics

    Module 13: Instructing Pre Intermediate Aerial Hoop & Hammock, or pre-intermediate pole (part 2)

Intensive | Day One

  • Module 1: Teaching Beginners


    Think back to your very first class, what made it special? Were you nervous?

    In Module 1 we’ll be covering how to give beginner students the best start to aerials possible.

  • Module 2: Liability, Legal & Ethics


    In Module 2, we’ll be covering important legal and ethical considerations to be aware of as instructors.

  • Module 3: Classroom Management


    In Module 3 we will be discussing different classroom scenarios and how to keep your class positive and on track.

  • Module 4: Important Instructor Concepts


    In Module 4, we'll be diving into some of the broader concepts that come into play when leading our classes, including leading effective and safe warm ups, cueing concepts and structuring your classes / lesson planning.

  • Module 5: Beginner Aerial Hoop & Hammock, or Pole

    Now that you're familiar with some important concepts, we'll be applying them to our specific aerial hoop & hammock, or pole, skills.

    In Module 5, we will be working through beginner moves and conditioning and learning hands on techniques and specific cues to instruct beginners.

Intensive | Day Two

  • Module 6: Rigging Basics

    In Module 6 we’ll be covering important rigging specific terminology, dos and don’ts, and an equipment overview.

    We’ll go over why and how to have a rescue plan. As well as why you should always consult with professionals.

  • Module 7: Spotting & Consent


    In Module 8 we’ll be looking at how to spots students and the importance of gaining consent before using physical touch.

  • Module 8: Adapting Tricks & Making Classes Accessible


    In Module 9 we explore how to tailor tricks to suit a wide range of body types, physical abilities, and learning styles.

  • Module 9: Pre Intermediate Aerial Hoop, & Hammock, or Pole (Part 1)


    Now that you're familiar with some important concepts, we'll be applying them to our specific aerial hoop skills.

    In Module 10, we will be working through beginner aerial hoop moves and conditioning and learning hands on techniques to instruct beginners.

Intensive | Day Three

  • Module 10: Anatomy & Injury Prevention


    Get your notebooks out and prepare to nerd out! In Module 6 we’ll be taking a deep dive into aerialists muscles and joints and learn how to keep them safe!

  • Module 11: Leading Group Fitness Classes


    In Module 11 learn how to lead group fitness classes such as Active Flexibility classes for aerialists.

  • Module 12: Spin Technique & Dynamics


    In Module 12, learn how to safely introduce the fundamentals of spin and dynamics to beginners. We’ll also review key physics principles that come into play when instructing spin technique.

  • Module 13: Pre Inter Aerial Hoop & Hammock or Pole


    In Module 13, we’ll continue to review new grips, concepts and go over the key skills in this level.

Meet your instructors

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Katie

Julia

Mia

Lara

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