Poised for Success
School of Canine Performance Arts
Special Announcement!
Online Classes!
Welcome to the
Poised for Success Freestyle
School of Canine Performance Arts!
All classes are offered online. Classwork and video for titling submission can be completed on your schedule and usually right in your own home.
Classes Begin: Classes begin on April 10, 2023
Class Length: Seven Weeks
Classes Offered: All classes offered this session will provide preparation for the following Poised for Success Titles:
- Overture
- Melody
- Harmony
- Dynamic
- Master Performer
- Category Specialist titles
Tuition: Tuition for each class is $75.00 (USD), and tuition includes the price of one PFS Freestyle entry, for one entry to be submitted before the end of the class session.
Tuition should be paid to:
pfsfreestyle@gmail.com
Please pay when you submit your class registration
Class Structure: Students in all classes are welcome to post training videos for feedback, and video clips for assessment for submission readiness. Feedback will be provided by the class instructor or assistant instructor. Questions and discussion are welcome in the class group from all students.
Class Content: Class content will be delivered to you through PDF documents posted in the files section of the class group, which you can download and save for future reference. Supplemental information will be provided via demonstration videos posted on YouTube.
Platform: Classes will take place on a Class Group hosted on MeWe, which is a social media platform similar to Facebook. Use of MeWe is completely free to you, and the platform is free of advertisements. Instructions will be provided when you sign up for the class on how to get set up for the class on MeWe, and instructions will be provided on use of the group for class.
Registration Information:
In order to register, please send an email to:
pfsfreestyle@gmail.com
Include the following information. (This may be copied and pasted to create a "Registration Form" in the body of your email)
- Name of Handler (First and Last)
- Handler Email Address
- Call Name of Dog
- Breed of Dog (or guess!)
- Age of Dog (or guess!)
- Name of Class for which you wish to
register
In order to register for a Spring Session class, please send tuition via PayPal to:
pfsfreestyle@gmail.com
Or, if you would like to pay by check, please contact Kristine at the above email for the address
Current Class Names and Descriptions:
Level 1 – Opening with the Overture Division
Come and learn all about the Poised for Success Freestyle Titling Program!
In this class, the Overture Division will be introduced. We will discuss the criteria for earning this title, how to create video submissions for the Poised for Success Freestyle Titling Program, and we will walk through the training and preparation needed to earn the PFS Overture Title.
Instructor: Sherry Collins (PFS-CH with Tia, and PFS Freestyle Judge)
Assistant: Kristine Hammar (PFS Creator, PFS-MP with Tessa, PFS Freestyle Judge)
Level 2 – Mastering the Melody Division
If you and your dog have earned the Overture Title, come and join us to work toward the Melody Title.
In this class, we will walk through the criteria needed to earn the PFS Melody Title. More complex Freestyle skills, such as lateral movement, are introduced in the Melody Division. Training tips will be provided to help you get started with training these skills.
Instructor: Kristine Hammar (PFS Creator, PFS-MP with Tessa, PFS Freestyle Judge)
Assistant: Sherry Collins (PFS-CH with Tia, and PFS Freestyle Judge)
Level 3 – Hone Your Skills in the Harmony Division
If you and your dog have earned the Melody Title, come and join us to work toward the Harmony Title
The Harmony Division serves as the bridge between the “Training Divisions” and the “Performance Divisions” in the Poised for Success Freestyle Titling program. In this Division, you will have the opportunity to begin to create small bits of choreography, and work with options that will give you a “taste” of the kinds of performances that you can create in the Dynamic Division.
Instructor: Kristine Hammar (PFS Creator, PFS-MP with Tessa, PFS Freestyle Judge)
Assistant: Sherry Collins (PFS-CH with Tia, and PFS Freestyle Judge)
Level 4 – Dance in the Dynamic Division
If you and your dog have earned the Harmony Title, you are ready to create and film performances!
In the Poised for Success Freestyle Titling Program, performances are created for different categories. Each category is a type of performance.
In this class, we will go through an overview of the different categories, and you and your dog will work toward creating one very short performance for six different categories.
You will also learn about the two titling tracks that you can following in the performance divisions – Silver Screen or Theater.
Dynamic Division is the place where you and your dog can let your creativity shine and begin creating your own unique art together.
Instructor: Kristine Hammar (PFS Creator, PFS-MP with Tessa, PFS Freestyle Judge)
Level 5 – Become a Master Performer!
Now you and your dog are ready to work toward the full-length performance titles!
In this class, you will receive coaching and feedback to help you and your dance partner create performances to submit for the Master Performer and Category Specialist Divisions as you work your way toward your Poised for Success Freestyle Champion Title!
Instructor: Kristine Hammar (PFS Creator, PFS-MP with Tessa, PFS Freestyle Judge)
Upcoming
In the summer, we will be offering:
Make Your Debut
Heeling to Music Exercises.
Stay tuned for information about schedules, tuition, and class platform!
Classes Offered
Through Other Platforms
Introduction to Canine Parkour
through the Clean Run Learning Center
Taught by Kristine Hammar,
Certified Instructor for All Dogs Parkour
This class is offered as a self-directed study, and can be taken at any time
Introduction to Canine Parkour by Kristine Hammar