The Vertical Foundation is a total body conditioning philosophy combining Pilates, Aerial, & Pole. The Vertical Foundation repertoire emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core stability, mobility, and awareness to develop efficient, graceful movement with the 50+ functional exercises. Once understanding of how to control the spine & joints dynamically through movement are achieved with supporting stability; pole & aerial instructors will be better prepared to move onto any of the secondary courses in the curriculum.
PART 1: Online Self-Guided Learning
ONLINE TRAINING: 10 hours of self-guided learning. Part 1 is the required pre-requisite prior to the 8 hour Part 2 Live course.
PRE-REQUISITES: None
MANUAL: 176 pages
EQUIPMENT: For the practical exercise component of this course you will need a mat, towel, block, & band.
ASSESSMENT: Following completion of the content there is an online multiple choice test.
COURSE CREDIT: Approved for 10 AFAA CEUs & 1 NASM CEU. PDC Approved. Recognized by the PoleSafe Federation.
PART 2: Live Onsite Learning
LOCATION: Dance & Fitness Studio 519 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon USA
DATE: Sunday September 22nd, 2024
TIME: tentatively 8am-5pm PST (7:45am check-in time)
PRE-REQUISITES: Vertical Foundation: PART 1 online self-guided learning
MANUAL: 176 page manual from PART 1
EQUIPMENT: For the practical exercise component of this course you will need to bring your own mat to the live course.
COURSE CREDIT: Approved for 8 AFAA CEUs & 0.8 NASM CEU. PDC Approved. Recognized by the PoleSafe Federation.