# Movement Arts Academy


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- [Exercise Based Therapy - Depression (EBT-D)](https://movementartsacademy.com/exercise-based-therapy-depression-ebt-d/): On zoom Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 4 pm. EST $30 Workshop Join Whitney Cox, a CSEP Exercise-Based Therapy for Depression Specialist, for a workshop that explores how structured physical activity can be used as an effective therapeutic tool for managing depression. Participants will review the latest evidence-based approaches to depression treatment and gain insight into how exercise can be integrated as part of a holistic care plan. Designed for those interested in understanding depression treatment options beyond traditional approaches, the session will highlight the role of exercise-based therapy (EBT-D) for depression. By the end of the workshop, participants will: Receive a […]
- [Beginner pole Certification - BC](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-bc/): LOCATION: PEAK AERIAL FITNESS Address: 1625 Dilworth Dr Unit 208, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V3 DATES: Saturday, July 26, 2025 9:30 am to 6:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Acro Mel Registration: $549 No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner pole Certification - cornwall, ON](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-cornwall-on/): LOCATION: SKY STUDIOS Address: 3050 Pitt St Unit C, Cornwall, ON DATES: Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Anneke Russell Early Bird : $549 plus HST ( $599 – April 17 – July 1, $649 July 2 – September 12). Registration closes September 12th, 2025 No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner aerial hoop Certification - NB](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-aerial-hoop-certification-nb/): LOCATION: THE STUDIO – AERIAL ARTS & FITNESS Address: 245 Lewisville Rd, Moncton, NB DATES: Saturday July 19 & Sunday July 20, 2025 11:30 am – 4:30 pm & 9:30 am – 2:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Anneke Russell $549 No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner Aerial sling certification - AB](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-aerial-sling-certification-ab/): LOCATION: Aradia Fitness Address: Aradia South Edmonton 6009 86 St NW, Edmonton DATES: Saturday, August 23, 2025 9:00 am to 6:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Melanie Doderai Early Bird: $549 plus HST ( $599 – May 19 – July 1, $649 July 2 – Aug 22 ) No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [How To become certified](https://movementartsacademy.com/how-to-become-certified/): How to become a Movement Arts Academy Instructor: Without a MAA Certification course: With a Certification course: PLEASE NOTE Some of our other courses have different requirements for certification. The above is for Beginner Pole and Beginner Aerial Hoop. Please contact us for more information on other course certification requirements or visit the page for the course directly
- [Beginner pole Certification - guelph, ON](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-guelph-on/): LOCATION: royal city aerials Address: 490 York Road, Guelph Ontario N1E 6V1, Canada DATES: Saturday, Sept 6 , 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Anneke Russell Regular Rate: $549 plus HST No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner pole Certification Nov - NB](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-nb/): LOCATION: the studio – Aerial arts & fitness Address:  245 Lewisville Rd, Moncton, NB E1A 6T1  DATES: Saturday, November 29, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Anneke Russell Regular Rate: $549 plus HST No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner aerial hoop Certification - ON](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-aerial-hoop-certification-on/): LOCATION: fitness nation Address: 991 Matheson Blvd East, Mississauga, ON Inside Fitness Nation DATES: Saturday June 7 & Sunday Jun 8, 2025 2:30 – 7:30 pm & 3:00 – 8:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Magalhaes $549 until May 7, 2025 (EARLY BIRD) $599 – May 8 – Jun 1 $649 – Jun 2 – June 6 No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner pole Certification - toronto, ON](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-toronto-on/): LOCATION: Studio V Address: 87 Wade Ave #104A, Toronto, ON DATES: Sunday, May 4, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Anneke Russell Early Bird: $549 plus HST ( $599 – April 1 – April 12, $649 April 13 – May 3 ) No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner pole Certification - Stoney Creek, ON](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-stoney-creek-on/): LOCATION: The Twisted Grip Address: 27 Jones St, Stoney Creek, ON DATES: Saturday, May 3, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Anneke Russell Early Bird : $549 plus HST ( $599 – April 1 – April 12, $649 April 13 – May 3) No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner pole Certification - AB](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-ab/): LOCATION: Aradia Fitness Address: Aradia South Edmonton 6009 86 St NW, Edmonton DATES: Saturday, November 8, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Chantelle Beasley Early Bird: $549 plus HST ends Sept 1 ( $599 – Sept 2 – Oct 15, $649 Oct 16- Nov 7 ) No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Beginner pole Certification - ON](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-pole-certification-on/): LOCATION: Chrome 45 Address: 187 Christina Street North Sarnia, ON N7T 5T8 DATES: Sunday, March 2, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Magalhaes Regular Rate: $549 plus HST No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [En Personne - Cours de certification de Danse sur Pole pour Débutants](https://movementartsacademy.com/en-personne-cours-de-certification-de-danse-sur-pole-pour-debutants/): LOCATION: Studio Parallèle Address: 750 Côte de la Pente-Douce Local 101A, Québec QC G1N 2M1 DATES: Samedi, Decembre 6, 2025 9:00 am – 5:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Andreanne Langevin Regular Rate: $549 plus HST No refunds for certification course registrations 8 heures de formation en présentielAccès au cours en ligne de certification d’instructeur de pole débutant pendant un an Vous recevrez : Conditions pour obtenir la certification finale :
- [Links](https://movementartsacademy.com/links/): UPCOMING CERTIFICATION COURSES Choose from in person, live virtual or online options.  Pole, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Sling, Erotic Pole, Flexibility and more! ONLINE ACADEMY Learn online from the comfort of your home or studio.  Everything from certifications, to workshops for continuing education. BE FEATURED! Are you a certified instructor?  Fill out our form and get noticed!  We will post you on our socials and newsletter.
- [Scope Of Practice](https://movementartsacademy.com/scope-of-practice/): MAA SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR SAFE INSTRUCTION The Scope of Practice identifies the range of responsibilities for MAA – registered Pole Fitness leaders: *Medical Clearance: Medical clearance given to an individual to participate in a non-specialized (general) exercise program. All pole/aerial/dance leaders must ensure that they comply with the terms of such clearance as indicated by the medical practitioner regarding these individuals. INSTRUCTOR SCREENING GUIDE: Instructors – basic level – must be knowledgable in the following subjects: INSTRUCTOR CODE OF ETHICS
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- [BEGINNER EROTIC POLE CERTIFICATION COURSE](https://movementartsacademy.com/beginner-erotic-pole-certification-course/): LOCATION: Pole Fitness Academy, 427 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON, K1K 2Z9 DATES: Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 10am – 3pm INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Polerina Regular Rate: $375 plus HST (Early Bird Ends May 20) $425 May 21 – May 31, $475 June 1 – June 10 (registration closes June 10) No refunds for certification course registrations You will receive: Prerequisites to attain final certification:
- [Certified Instructors](https://movementartsacademy.com/certified-instructors/): We are very proud to present our certified Pole and Aerial Hoop instructors! Everyone listed has worked very hard for their credentials. Congratulations instructors! AAdele Speers – Beginner and Intermediate Pole DanceAinoor Sadeghi – Fitness TheoryAlexis Fong – Beginner Pole DanceAlexandra Wolfgram – Beginner Aerial HoopAlex Berkhout – Beginner Pole DanceAli Gagnon – Beginner Pole DanceAlison Geldart – Beginner Pole DanceAmanda Day – Beginner Pole DanceAmanda Hook – Beginner Pole DanceAmanda Robichaud – Fitness TheoryAmber Archibald – Intermediate Pole DanceAmy Briggs – Beginner Pole DanceAmy Cao – Beginner and Intermediate Pole DanceAmy Leger – Beginner FlexibilityAngele Caissie – Beginner Pole […]
- [Insurance](https://movementartsacademy.com/insurance/): Why Get Insurance? If someone injures them self while you are teaching them, they may sue you and the studio that you work for. It is important that you protect yourself because accidents can happen. Depending on how injured that person may be, it could leave you financially devastated. Don’t take chances, it’s not worth it. Be a responsible instructor by educating yourself, and getting insurance. For as little as $450 per year you can be completely covered for all your classes including all levels of Pole Fitness. Remember, Provincial and National Fitness Organizations such as CanfitPro do not cover […]
- [Become Certified](https://movementartsacademy.com/become-certified/): There are many MAA certification courses to choose from, please visit our Upcoming Courses & Workshops page to find details. Upcoming Courses & WorkshopsVisit our upcoming certification courses page to get details on both online and in-person certification courses. You can become MAA certified without taking a MAA certification course. Here are some of the situations that you may still become certified. If you are: * Self taught but have been teaching Pole, Aerial Hoop or Aerial Sling* Learned by taking classes* Have gymnastics training* Have Aerial or Circus training* Have taken a certification course not approved by the MAA […]
- [Home](https://movementartsacademy.com/): The Movement Arts Academy’s mission is to represent and lead the global movement arts community by defining and promoting standards for training, safety, equipment, terminology, and technical specifications across various disciplines, including pole, aerial hoop, heels dance, flexibility, aerial sling and more. We are dedicated to uniting and empowering studio owners, professionals, and enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate the athletic and artistic beauty of these forms, fostering a respectful and supportive community across borders. Certifications Learn about getting certified, including online and in person certifications Our Team Get to know our team
- [Master Trainers](https://movementartsacademy.com/master-trainers/): Elisabeth Magalhaes Director / Pole / Aerial Hoop Read More > Whitney Cox Flexibility / Fitness Theory Read More > Chantelle Beasley Pole Read More > Anneke Russell Pole / Aerial Hoop Read More > Sarah Polerina Erotic Pole Read More > Melanie Doderai Aerial Sling (Hammock) Read More > Andreanne Langevin Pole – French Video Voiceover Read More > Katie Cresswell Aerial Hoop Read More > Stefanie Eby Dance / Heels Read More > Acro Mel Pole / Aerial Hoop Read More > Vicky Sabourin Translator – French Beginner Pole Read More > Elisabeth Magalhaes Director & Master Trainer […]
- [Upcoming Certification Courses](https://movementartsacademy.com/upcoming-certification-courses/)
- [test](https://movementartsacademy.com/test/): INSURANCE Why Get Insurance? If someone injures them self while you are teaching them, they may sue you and the studio that you work for. It is important that you protect yourself because accidents can happen. Depending on how injured that person may be, it could leave you financially devastated. Don’t take chances, it’s not worth it. Be a responsible instructor by educating yourself, and getting insurance. For as little as $450 per year you can be completely covered for all your classes including all levels of Pole Fitness. Remember, Provincial and National Fitness Organizations such as CanfitPro do not […]
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