Information about Garance - Acton instructor -

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Personal Description::

I recently finished a MA in Modern History at the University of Warwick with merit. For two years at Warwick I was an active member of Warwick Pole Dance society (and I still am from the distance), which won the Inter University Pole Dance Competition two years in a row. Our society, as well as the IUPD Competition, follow the PDC (Pole Dance Community) curriculum and safeguarding advice. We learn to train and teach safely and to never try moves that are not at our level.

Dance Instruction/Teaching Experience::

I have a little experience of teaching / mentoring beginner students in my pole dance society, and as much as I enjoy mentoring beginners I would not feel comfortable teaching anything above level 2. Even though I am personally confident in DOING moves above that level (I was intermediate/advanced before a shoulder injury, and after a 6 month break I have regressed to intermediate), I do not believe they are safe to learn outside of a professional studio. Beginners moves, as they do not involve inverting and mostly consists of spins, are perfectly safe to learn at home under supervision to prevent taking poor habits.

Teaching Approach::

My main priority is safety. Lessons require a proper warm-up and stretches, and every move should be spotted to prevent falls. I strongly encourage students to never attempt a new move without a spotter.
Pole dancing is my passion and I spend way too many hours every week learning in professional studios. Pole dancing is about becoming aware of the incredible things your body can do, be it spinning quicker than the speed of light (ok, maybe not THAT quick) or lifting your own body weight upside down. I want to familiarize my students with safe practice and body awareness, as well as making them discover the very friendly and welcoming pole dancing community.

On a different note : I do not teach in my own home so in order to be taught you need to own your own pole at home.