Code of conduct for PDC Approved pole dancing instructors:

The Pole Dance Community approves individual pole dancing instructors. If a school has all of its instructors approved it then achieves PDC Approved pole dance school status.

PDC Approved instructors will provide the PDC with copies of public liability, professional indemnity and first aid qualifications.  PDC Approved schools may be asked to provide a copy of a CV for each pole dancing instructor. All instructors must have a minimum of 3 years pole dancing experience.

PDC Approved instructors will ensure that there are never more than 3 students to a pole when teaching.

PDC Approved instructors will only use safe poles* and will happily disclose information about the type of poles used. A school will not be PDC approved if their poles are considered unsafe. 

PDC Approved instructors will ensure that their poles are properly cleaned and maintained.

PDC Approved instructors will endeavour to provide a safe environment for their students (including a safe distance between poles).

PDC Approved instructors will not be exploitative and will aim to make their charges reasonable.

PDC Approved instructors must prohibit any student who is or is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs from participating in any PDC Approved session.

PDC Approved instructors will operate wholly within the laws applicable to them in their own jurisdiction.

PDC Approved instructors will display the PDC logo and link on their website, at their premises and on promotional material wherever possible.

* safe pole dancing poles are poles that are designed to accommodate the stresses and tensions imposed upon them by pole dancing. Safe pole dancing poles will be clean, well maintained and free from rust or other conditions that may be harmful to the user.

In all cases, the PDC Approved instructor must ensure that their practices do not invalidate their insurance and must make students aware of any activity/class which may not be PDC Approved.

Pole dance schools or instructors wishing to gain PDC approval can do so either:

online - click here

by post - download the registration form here.  Once completed, the form should be posted with the £20 administration fee to:

Pole Dance Community.
5, Beaumont Avenue. 
Greenbank. 
Plymouth. 
Devon.  PL4 8DX