Become a
CERTIFIED HEELS POLE DANCE INSTRUCTOR
with our 50hr instructor certification program
Low Flow Heels 1
Become a certified heels instructor
The emerging popularity of heels-based pole dance calls for excellent instructors who are knowledgeable & committed to learning and who can help their students excel.
If you want to become a knowledgeable, skilled & confident instructor, look no further than Low Flow Heels 1 Instructor Certification.
In 2023 this certification will be delivered in two formats to best suit your needs: completely online or in-person in one of the following cities: Los Angeles, Berlin, or Brisbane.
Our vision for graduates of our program
You are a knowledgeable, effective heels instructor who can confidently provide a safe & nurturing space for pole dancers of all abilities & backgrounds.
Whether you teach online or in-person, you offer creative classes built on a foundation of technique & have the skills to tailor classes to the abilities & needs of your students.
You love nothing more than seeing your students progress & express their own style through the heels-based pole. You know there is always more to learn & always strive to improve your teaching & dance.
If this aligns with your vision, enrol now!
Who is the program for?
The LOW FLOW HEELS 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING program is for you if:
You want to become a heels instructor
You want to learn in a progressive, supported program with industry-leading instructors
You are committed to learning & believe in investing in your own education.
You want your knowledge & skill as an instructor to be recognized through certification
You are committed to growth, constantly seeking ways to improve your teaching & dance technique.
You’re already an instructor but want to improve your knowledge & confidence
This program might also be for you if you’re an advanced dancer who simply wants to gain more knowledge
program details
This is an intensive 50 hr instructor certification program that will equip you with real skills and knowledge to become a leading heels instructor.
We meet you where you are, with two options to get your
LOW FLOW HEELS 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CERTIFICATION
Choose our in-person or online format, whichever works best for you.
IN PERSON
If you prefer in-person learning, get certified through a combination of self-paced online learning
+ attend a 2-day intensive in either Los Angeles, Berlin or Brisbane
October 7 & 8, 2023
Sadie’s on Lincoln, Los Angeles
October 14 & 15, 2023
The Pole Gym, Brisbane
October 28 & 29, 2023
Muse Pole Dance, Berlin
ONLINE
If you prefer to study online, get certified through a combination of self-paced online learning
+ attend compulsory live zoom workshops and online practice sessions.
Live Zoom workshops: Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, 2023 at 6 pm CET/ 5 pm GMT / 12 pm EST/ 9am PST
Online practice sessions: Oct 29, Nov 26, 2023
For all options, please note: The course will open on August 26th, 2023
Zoom or in-person sessions are compulsory to attend
All assessments & exams must be completed & submitted by Dec 31st 2023, to receive certification
Spots are strictly limited
Payment plans are available
program content
HISTORY, CONCEPTS & CONTEXT
- Creating a safe space & inclusivity
- History & philosophy
- Teaching & personal journey
- Learning styles
- Key concepts in heels-based pole dance
ANATOMY & CONDITIONING
- Anatomy
- Common movements
- General conditioning
- Heel anatomy
- Heel conditioning
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Foundational elements & how to teach them:
- Heel technique – box work, weight transfer, pivoting
- Leg swirls & rotations
- Waves
- Slides and glides
- Static rotations & spins
- Beginning single-leg turns
FOR EVERY SKILL/MOVE, WE COVER
- Functional Anatomy
- Conditioning and Injury Prevention
- Learning Styles
- Progressions/Regressios/ Modifications
- Use of Heels
- Energy Flow
- Transitions
CLASS CREATION & CHOREOGRAPHY
- Warm-ups
- Cooldowns
- Effective class design
- Creating choreography
- Providing feedback
TEACHING PRACTICE
Over the program you will have several opportunities to practice your teaching skills through online teaching practice sessions, receiving feedback from our instructor team to help you improve in real time.
HOLISTIC SKILLS
- Learn how to foster creativity & embodied learning using innovative approaches
- Create an inclusive, welcoming environment to help dancers develop their own movement style
- Practical approaches, exercises & prompts that can be rapidly implemented
- Cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe that to be a great instructor, you must constantly strive to improve your dance skills. For this reason, you will develop a personalised professional development plan & execute the plan throughout the program with our support.
ASSESSMENTS
Each week you will have an assignment or assessment, to keep you on track & accountable. Some will be conducted during class time, while others will be completed outside class.
What you'll achieve
By the end of the program, you will:
1
Create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all.
2
Be able to create amazing classes for a range of ability levels that will have students coming back week after week.
3
Understand the anatomy of your heels and how to use the shoes effectively
4
Waves, Slides, Glides, Turns & Rotations. Understand how to break down & teach all the foundational skills of low-flow heels
5
Be competent in using a range of cueing techniques, so students have those “aha!” moments
6
Know how to match your warm-up & conditioning exercises to your class content and how to teach them
7
Understand and cue muscle engagement to ensure your students stay safe
8
Know how to regress and progress any moves so you can master multi-level classes.
9
Know how to help your students step into their own creativity & explore their own style
10
Be a confident and knowledgable instructor.
Teacher Training Team
WE ARE INDI POLE!
Low Flow Heels 1 was designed by the industry’s best heels instructors to help elevate the quality of heels teaching in the pole industry. Our team has a combined 30 years of teaching experience, with extensive experience teaching classes, workshops, intensives & more, both online & offline. Our team consists of Indi, Tati, Jazzy K, and Clo, each with their own unique style and expertise. We pride ourselves on understanding the biomechanics of low-flow movement, & our passion is developing the best techniques to help students & instructors succeed.
Our passion is for helping dancers be the best they can be. We launched our industry-leading, From the Heels Up Instructor Training program in 2021 & have graduated more than 40 students.
inclusions
CERTIFICATION
Become a recognized heels-based pole instructor. Know that you’ve undertaken the most comprehensive training program in the industry. Competences link.
WHAT DO YOU GET
Join an impeccably organised instructor training. Complete your work on our bespoke online course platform & join our chat group community. This program is fully hosted by the Indi Pole team with real time customer service.
CONTENT
A comprehensive manual & video library to rapidly incorporate into your teaching. Whether you’re undertaking the in-person or the fully online program, you’ll have access to the same content.
NETWORK
Join our emerging global network of instructors. Have your name listed on our Instructor directory so students can find you. Receive priority access to our teaching-related programs, events, meet-ups & more.
Application Pre-requisites
Please read the pre-requisites carefully to ensure your current skill level matches the requirements for the program. This program is for experienced dancers. You must be able to confidently & safely perform the following moves in heels:
- Strong, stable pirouettes on both sides
- Leg & body waves
- Controlled transfer of weight over the front and side of the shoe platform (e.g. maintaining ankle control during a transition to the floor or a diamond turn on the floor)
- Holding your body weight with your arms (e.g. split grip, pull up, spin)
- Confidence in performing combos & choreographies with smooth transitions between moves
If you’re unsure whether your level meets the standards, please email us at hello@indipoledance.com with a short video containing the above skills in any order, or a link to your Instagram profile.
See what our graduates have to say!
Veera
Petra
Isabel
Leonie
FAQs
It’s the same program, just a different name! Our program is respected for being the industry-leading, most comprehensive heels instructor certification program. This 50 hr program hasn’t changed, we simply updated its name to better reflect what the program is about and the skills you will learn. Rest assured, everything else about the program remains the same, and you’ll still receive the same high-quality education you’ve come to expect from us.
Our Low Flow Heels 1 Instructor Training program is a 50 hr intensive instructor certification program, Whether you complete the program online or in-person, the content & intensive nature is the same. If you attend one of our in-person trainings you’ll receive 12 hours of in-person training with the remainder to be completed as online self-paced learning. Both formats require you to pass a final exam to become certified.
This program is not suitable for heels beginners. This certification is designed for experienced dancers who can confidently and safely perform a variety of foundational skills in heels. Please ensure that your current skill level matches the program’s requirements and assess your abilities before enrolling. You will be required to submit a video of you performing these skills for your instructors as part the program. Check the Application Pre-requisites section and this Demo Video. If you’re unsure, please send us a link to a recent video or 2, showing you dancing in heels, to hello@indipoledance.com.
You can teach anywhere! You’ll have the knowledge, skills & confidence of knowing you have been certified through the most comprehensive program available.
Your investment for this 50 hr certification program:
Online program: USD 1,640$ / EUR 1.499€
In-person program: USD 1,860$ / EUR 1.699€
Payment plan options: you may choose from either 2 or 3 monthly instalments.
Travel, accommodation and meal expenses are not included in the program investment. You will need to purchase these separately.
The in-person events will involve 6 hours of training per day, for 2 days (12 hours in total). Hours may vary between locations but are usually 9-4pm with a lunch break around midday. There will be additional online self-paced learning you’ll need to complete before and after the in-person events.
You must attend 3 out of the 4 zoom workshops live if you are enrolled in the online course. These workshops are up to 2 hrs in length.
You must attend both days of in-person training.
You will need access to a pole.
Yes, there will be a final teaching practice examination, which you can do live online, or as a video submission.
Once your course starts you will have access to all content for 6 months. You’ll also have your manual to download and keep, so you can revisit the content at any time.
Yes! Have your commitment to learning and professional development recognised through a certificate of graduation.
Please reach out to us: hello@indipoledance.com
Become a
CERTIFIED HEELS POLE DANCE INSTRUCTOR
with our 50hr instructor certification program
Low Flow Heels 1
Become a certified heels instructor
The emerging popularity of heels-based pole dance calls for excellent instructors who are knowledgeable & committed to learning and who can help their students excel.
If you want to become a knowledgeable, skilled & confident instructor, look no further than Low Flow Heels 1 Instructor Certification.
In 2023 this certification will be delivered in two formats to best suit your needs: completely online or in-person in one of the following cities: Los Angeles, Berlin, or Brisbane.
Our vision for graduates of our program
You are a knowledgeable, effective heels instructor who can confidently provide a safe & nurturing space for pole dancers of all abilities & backgrounds.
Whether you teach online or in-person, you offer creative classes built on a foundation of technique & have the skills to tailor classes to the abilities & needs of your students.
You love nothing more than seeing your students progress & express their own style through the heels-based pole. You know there is always more to learn & always strive to improve your teaching & dance.
If this aligns with your vision, enrol now!
Who is the program for?
The LOW FLOW HEELS 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING program is for you if:
- You want to become a heels instructor
- You want to learn in a progressive, supported program with industry-leading instructors
- You want your knowledge & skill as an instructor to be recognized through certification
- You are committed to growth, constantly seeking ways to improve your teaching & dance technique.
- You’re already an instructor but want to improve your knowledge & confidence
- This program might also be for you if you’re an advanced dancer who simply wants to gain more knowledge
program details
This is an intensive 50 hr instructor certification program that will equip you with real skills and knowledge to become a leading heels instructor.
We meet you where you are, with two options to get your
LOW FLOW HEELS 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CERTIFICATION
Choose our in-person or online format, whichever works best for you.
IN PERSON
If you prefer in-person learning, get certified through a combination of self-paced online learning
+ attend a 2-day intensive in either Los Angeles, Berlin or Brisbane
October 7 & 8, 2023
Sadie’s on Lincoln, Los Angeles
October 14 & 15, 2023
The Pole Gym, Brisbane
October 28 & 29, 2023
Muse Pole Dance, Berlin
ONLINE
If you prefer to study online, get certified through a combination of self-paced online learning
+ attend compulsory live zoom workshops and online practice sessions.
Live Zoom workshops: Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, 2023 at 6 pm CET/ 5 pm GMT / 12 pm EST/ 9am PST
Online practice sessions: Oct 29, Nov 26, 2023
For all options, please note: The course will open on August 26th, 2023
Zoom or in-person sessions are compulsory to attend
All assessments & exams must be completed & submitted by Dec 31st 2023, to receive certification
Spots are strictly limited
Payment plans are available
program content
HISTORY, CONCEPTS & CONTEXT
- Creating a safe space & inclusivity
- History & philosophy
- Teaching & personal journey
- Learning styles
- Key concepts in heels-based pole dance
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Foundational elements & how to teach them:
- Heel technique – box work, weight transfer, pivoting
- Leg swirls & rotations
- Waves
- Slides and glides
- Static rotations & spins
- Beginning single-leg turns
CLASS CREATION & CHOREOGRAPHY
- Warm-ups
- Cooldowns
- Effective class design
- Creating choreography
- Providing feedback
HOLISTIC SKILLS
- Learn how to foster creativity & embodied learning using innovative approaches
- Create an inclusive, welcoming environment to help dancers develop their own movement style
- Practical approaches, exercises & prompts that can be rapidly implemented
- Cultural sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability
ANATOMY & CONDITIONING
- Anatomy
- Common movements
- General conditioning
- Heel anatomy
- Heel conditioning
FOR EVERY SKILL/MOVE, WE COVER
- Functional Anatomy
- Conditioning and Injury Prevention
- Learning Styles
- Progressions/Regressios/ Modifications
- Use of Heels
- Energy Flow
- Transitions
TEACHING PRACTICE
Over the program you will have several opportunities to practice your teaching skills through online teaching practice sessions, receiving feedback from our instructor team to help you improve in real time.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe that to be a great instructor, you must constantly strive to improve your dance skills. For this reason, you will develop a personalised professional development plan & execute the plan throughout the program with our support.
ASSESSMENTS
Each week you will have an assignment or assessment, to keep you on track & accountable. Some will be conducted during class time, while others will be completed outside class.
What you'll achieve
By the end of the program, you will:
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all.
- Be able to create amazing classes for a range of ability levels that will have students coming back week after week.
- Understand the anatomy of your heels and how to use the shoes effectively
- Waves, Slides, Glides, Turns & Rotations. Understand how to break down & teach all the foundational skills of low-flow heels
- Be competent in using a range of cueing techniques, so students have those “aha!” moments
- Know how to match your warm-up & conditioning exercises to your class content and how to teach them
- Understand and cue muscle engagement to ensure your students stay safe
- Know how to regress and progress any moves so you can master multi-level classes.
- Know how to help your students step into their own creativity & explore their own style
- Be a confident and knowledgable instructor.
Teacher Training Team
WE ARE INDI POLE!
Low Flow Heels 1 was designed by the industry’s best heels instructors to help elevate the quality of heels teaching in the pole industry. Our team has a combined 30 years of teaching experience, with extensive experience teaching classes, workshops, intensives & more, both online & offline. Our team consists of Indi, Tati, Jazzy K, and Clo, each with their own unique style and expertise. We pride ourselves on understanding the biomechanics of low-flow movement, & our passion is developing the best techniques to help students & instructors succeed.
Our passion is for helping dancers be the best they can be. We launched our industry-leading, From the Heels Up Instructor Training program in 2021 & have graduated more than 40 students.
inclusions
CERTIFICATION
Become a recognized heels-based pole instructor. Know that you’ve undertaken the most comprehensive training program in the industry. Competences link.
WHAT DO YOU GET
Join an impeccably organised instructor training. Complete your work on our bespoke online course platform & join our chat group community. This program is fully hosted by the Indi Pole team with real time customer service.
CONTENT
A comprehensive manual & video library to rapidly incorporate into your teaching. Whether you’re undertaking the in-person or the fully online program, you’ll have access to the same content.
NETWORK
Join our emerging global network of instructors. Have your name listed on our Instructor directory so students can find you. Receive priority access to our teaching-related programs, events, meet-ups & more.
Application Pre-requisites
Please read the pre-requisites carefully to ensure your current skill level matches the requirements for the program. This program is for experienced dancers. You must be able to confidently & safely perform the following moves in heels:
- Strong, stable pirouettes on both sides
- Leg & body waves
- Controlled transfer of weight over the front and side of the shoe platform (e.g. maintaining ankle control during a transition to the floor or a diamond turn on the floor)
- Holding your body weight with your arms (e.g. split grip, pull up, spin)
- Confidence in performing combos & choreographies with smooth transitions between moves
If you’re unsure whether your level meets the standards, please email us at hello@indipoledance.com with a short video containing the above skills in any order, or a link to your Instagram profile.
See what our graduates have to say!
Veera
Petra
Isabel
Leonie
FAQs
It’s the same program, just a different name! Our program is respected for being the industry-leading, most comprehensive heels instructor certification program. This 50 hr program hasn’t changed, we simply updated its name to better reflect what the program is about and the skills you will learn. Rest assured, everything else about the program remains the same, and you’ll still receive the same high-quality education you’ve come to expect from us.
Our Low Flow Heels 1 Instructor Training program is a 50 hr intensive instructor certification program, Whether you complete the program online or in-person, the content & intensive nature is the same. If you attend one of our in-person trainings you’ll receive 12 hours of in-person training with the remainder to be completed as online self-paced learning. Both formats require you to pass a final exam to become certified.
This program is not suitable for heels beginners. This certification is designed for experienced dancers who can confidently and safely perform a variety of foundational skills in heels. Please ensure that your current skill level matches the program’s requirements and assess your abilities before enrolling. You will be required to submit a video of you performing these skills for your instructors as part the program. Check the Application Pre-requisites section and this Demo Video. If you’re unsure, please send us a link to a recent video or 2, showing you dancing in heels, to hello@indipoledance.com.
You can teach anywhere! You’ll have the knowledge, skills & confidence of knowing you have been certified through the most comprehensive program available.
Your investment for this 50 hr certification program:
Online program: USD 1,640$ / EUR 1.499€
In-person program: USD 1,860$ / EUR 1.699€
Payment plan options: you may choose from either 2 or 3 monthly instalments.
Travel, accommodation and meal expenses are not included in the program investment. You will need to purchase these separately.
The in-person events will involve 6 hours of training per day, for 2 days (12 hours in total). Hours may vary between locations but are usually 9-4pm with a lunch break around midday. There will be additional online self-paced learning you’ll need to complete before and after the in-person events.
You must attend 3 out of the 4 zoom workshops live if you are enrolled in the online course. These workshops are up to 2 hrs in length.
You must attend both days of in-person training.
You will need access to a pole.
Yes, there will be a final teaching practice examination, which you can do live online, or as a video submission.
Once your course starts you will have access to all content for 6 months. You’ll also have your manual to download and keep, so you can revisit the content at any time.
Yes! Have your commitment to learning and professional development recognised through a certificate of graduation.
Please reach out to us: hello@indipoledance.com