Opal Dance Wigan was founded by Kara in 2015. Pole dancing since 2009 Kara has attended many training courses and work shops to ensure she teaches her students to an excellent and safe standard.
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Kara's work history: 21 years as a qualified dental nurse and maxillofacial radiologist. Health and well-being has always been very important to her. Within her dental nursing role Kara supports families with healthy eating. Kara also works for the NHS and she yearly completes child protection training, safe guarding of young people and vulnerable adults, paediatric life support and first aid, adult life support (ILS) within the Trust and also Safe Guarding through Wigan Council.
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Kara's current qualifications and certificates:
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Oral Healthcare Level 3
Maxillofacial Radiographer
Immediate Live Support
DBS enhanced
Flex Academy Trained Instructor
Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Instructor Level 3
Hypnobirthing Therapist
PND (post natal depression) Therapist
Dance and fitness instructor level 3 for children
Pole Dance Community Star 4 Instructor
Childrens X-Pert Instructor
Nutritionist Diploma
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Courses currently completing:
Yoga Level 3
GP Referral
Obesity and Diabetes Level 4
Aerial Hoop through Spin City
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Kara also keeps her health/fitness, pole and all courses she has attended knowledge up-to-date by continuing to study and attend any relevant courses she can. Kara is also a well know pole dancing judge and has judged and continues to judge pole dancing competitions across the country.
You can find Kara listed as Star level 4 Instructor on the http://www.poledancecommunity.com/join-us/instructor-members
This grading is a great achievement and you can find Kara's extensive C.V. and pole industry achievements on here.
We have regular North West Instructor meets up for training and also to show friendship and support within all our studios.
Kara is a Pole Dance Community Grading Assessor if you have an interest in becoming a Pole Dance Community instructor member or dancer then please visit their website http://www.poledancecommunity.com/
Kim -
Kim - Beginner Level Pole Instructor
Kim has been poling for 6 years and instructing for 1. She also trains in hoop, hammock and flexibility.
Kim is currently completing a Flexibility Instructor course, having fallen in love with all things stretch during the first lock down.
Kim had no dance, gymnastics or fitness background at all when she first started pole classes. A true beginner, over the years pole has developed her strength, coordination and confidence. “I know exactly what it’s like to be the nervous beginner who just wants to stay at the back of the room. But I completely fell in love with pole and I’m so happy I can now share that love with my students!”
Kim’s favourite pole moves are Butterfly Variations and Shoulder Mounts.
Kim also works full time for the NHS and lives locally with her partner, 2 cats, bearded dragon and snake.
Kim thinks that it’s really important for students to feel comfortable, welcome and empowered in the studio. Kim understands exactly how new students will be feeling and is amazing at making people at ease.
Spin City beginners pole qualified.