PDC Approved 3 Star Pole Dancing Instructor Gemma Fielding.

Gemma gained her instructor approval in June 2018 after completing her Xpert level 1 and 2 training in January 2018 and then completing a successful level 3 pole dance grading in March 2018. Gemma is already making waves in the pole industry and receving rave reviews from her students. Gemma currently runs a small studio in Choppington, UK. We spoke to her to find out more....


I first discovered pole waaaaaay back in 2008 when I did a brief 6 week introductory course, I absolutely loved it and bought a pole, But I soon fell pregnant with my first child and my pole gathered dust in my garage.

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IPDFA Pole Instructor Training Level 1 & 2, London UK.

DISCOUNTS FOR PDC INSTRUCTOR and DANCER MEMBERS!!!

PDC Approved IPDFA Pole Instructor Training Course will be held at The Factory Fitness and Dance Centre, 407 Hornsey Road, N19 4DX, London, UK. Beginners Level will be run from 09:00-18:00 on July 5th/6th and the intermediate level will run from 09:00-18:00 on 7th and 8th July.

There is more information on the IPDFA website.

Each course normally costs £550 each but PDC members pay just £440. E-mail us to be referred for your discount code.

The normal price for booking both courses is £1025 but PDC members pay just £800. If you are not a PDC member but you would like to join as either an instructor or dancer member just e-mail us for full details.

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PDC Approved 4 star pole dancing instructor Katie Whiteley.

Katie Whiteley joined the Pole Dance Community in April 2016 before upgrading to 4 star status in June 2018. Katie is a respected pole instructor and pole performer with extensive industry experience and contribution. Katie received her 2 references for her 4 star application from PDC Instructors Emma Nicholson and Marisa Schofield.

Emma said "I have known Katie for many years, since she first started pole as one of my students. I have seen her develop a huge passion for pole and the many benefits associated with pole dancing. Katie now has her own studio and does a wonderful job of nurturing a passion for pole in her students. She is extremely hard working and a total inspiration to her students, who clearly adore her.

Katie plays an active role in the wider pole community and has competed and performed at numerous events independently and with her students, she hosts workshops at her studio and demonstrates commitment to her own development through regularly attending classes and workshops.

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PDC Approved 3 star pole dancing instructor Aaron Darby.

Aaron tells us about his pole journey to date and life before pole:

I am Aaron Darby and I own and run Pole Position Strength & Fitness in Birmingham with my wife Lisa. We met when we were both working as gymnastics coaches. Lisa convinced me to attend one of her regular pole classes and I was instantly hooked. I started gymnastics at the age of 9 and went on to compete at international level. My gymnastic career ended at the age of 17 due to injury, and then I became a men's gymnastics coach training the elite boys team. I loved how I could transfer my gymnastics skills to pole, and I picked it up fairly quickly (much to my wife's annoyance). After a while we made the decision to leave our jobs and open our own pole studio.

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PDC Approved 3 star pole dancing instructor Emily Draper.

Emily works at Solent Fitness and Aerial Arts in Southampton, UK. We spoke to Emily to find out more about her and her passion for pole dancing.

"I first discovered pole back in 2010 and have been pretty much hooked since then! I train and teach pole at Solent Fitness & Aerial Arts, where my casual once-a-week hobby turned into a full obsession. I love all things pole & aerial, especially the community feel that comes along with it! When I first started the industry was fairly small (compared to how enormous it is now) and I have enjoyed watching it grow, especially because it’s no longer a drama to find decent pole shorts...

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Once again we can offer insurance for pole classes where heels are worn!

After weeks of wrangling with the underwriters we are delighted to announce that we now have three UK insurers who will offer heels cover for pole.

We have set up competitively priced policies for our PDC instructors that include both professional indemnity and public liability specific to pole tuition. Find out more about the level of cover you need and why your policy should include professional indemnity.

*Our 2 existing insurers Professional Fitness and Insure4Sport have now removed the heels exclusion that was

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