MPDS Instructor Certification

Become a certified
pole instructor.

Montreal · Singapore · In-person · Theory + practical exams

10 modulesTheory + practicalInternational cert

Instructor Certification

What you'll learn

A complete certification pathway designed to prepare you for teaching safely, confidently, and professionally.

In-depth training

Cueing, spotting, class structure, progressions and teaching methodology.

Supportive cohort

Train alongside peers while receiving guidance from experienced instructors.

Theory + practical exams

Written assessments and live mock-class evaluations throughout the course.

Post-grad resources

Continued education materials and instructor support after certification.

Certification Curriculum

Course Modules

Ten comprehensive modules covering teaching methodology, safety, spotting, programming, practical assessments, and certification.

Course objectives · Schedule overview · About Milan Pole Dance Studio

Safety Techniques · Equipment Safety and Maintenance · Spotting Techniques · Health Considerations · Emergency Procedures

Bring Out The Best Instructor In You · Class Preparations and Format Class · Introduction and Outro

Controlling The Room · Cueing - Verbal and Physical · Dealing with Difficult Situations · Knowing Your Students

Understanding Anatomy and Biomechanics · Mobility and Motion of Pole and Aerial · Understanding and Accommodating for Different Body · Types and Limitations · Minimizing Risks of Injury

Alignment and Cueing · Dynamic/Active vs. Passive Stretches · Designing a Fun, Safe and Effective Warm Up · Progressions and Regressions · Targeted Warm Up and Conditioning Planning · Cool Down Planning

Benefits · Definitions and Terminology · Pre-class Check · Alignement, Demonstration and Cueing · Grips and Holds · Spins and Momentum · Apparatus-specific Conditioning · Technique Climbs/Mounts and Inversions · Progressions and Regressions · Teaching Points

Choose your location

MontrealOpen

Next cohort

Autumn 2025

Investment

CA$1,200

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SingaporeComing soon

Expected

2026

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What students say

★★★★★

Best decision I ever made. No experience needed — the instructors are patient, encouraging, and genuinely incredible.

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Mei S.

Singapore · Pole & Aerial

★★★★★

I came for fitness. I stayed for the community. My confidence has completely transformed — I barely recognise myself.

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Catherine L.

Montréal · Pole & Heels

★★★★★

Zero dance background when I started. Now I perform on stage. MPDS genuinely changed my life — I am not exaggerating.

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Sara G.

Milan · Pole Dance