Poised for Success
School of Canine Performance Arts
Welcome to the
Poised for Success Freestyle
School of Canine Performance Arts!
This Fall ….
Classes or Personal Training!
Classes Begin: Classes begin on October 6, 2023
Dynamic Division: To Be Announced
Class Length: Seven Weeks
Classes Offered: All classes offered this session will provide preparation for the following Poised for Success Titles:
- Debut
- Overture
- Dynamic (Start Date to be Announced)
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.
If you started a particular class, but were unable to finish in the time allotted, you may re-take that class and work on finishing that particular title for just $25.00. This price does not include an additional entry. When you register, please indicate that you are re-taking the class.
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: This session, all classes will take place in a Facebook Group that will be created just for the class group. The class group link will be sent out three days before class begins.
If you have had issues with Facebook and need materials delivered via a different platform, please let us know at the time of registration.
Registration Information for Classes.
In order to register for classes, 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)
Poised for Success – School of Performance Arts
Registration for Classes
- 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 Summer Session class, please send $75.00 (USD) tuition via PayPal to:
Note Well: There is a different email for registration and payment for Personal Training/Coaching – see below for details.
Class Descriptions
Make Your Debut
The Debut Title is an optional title that a puppy and handler team, or dog and handler team, is eligible to earn before completing the Overture Division Title. This is a “training in progress” level title and it is perfect for puppies, or adult dogs who are new to training.
Come and join us as we explore the new Debut Division in Poised for Success Freestyle. It is a great class for bonding and building a training relationship with your dog.
In this class, we will cover some of the options that can be completed for each of the four Debut Division Legs - Focus and Training, Building Body Awareness, Props, and Music and Play.
We will also work together to create submission-ready video clips, and we will discuss how to put the clips together in a YouTube Playlist for submission.
The tuition for this class covers one Debut Division entry, which teams can prepare as part of the class.
Class material will be presented in both written and video format. Students will receive feedback for clips of training and/or performance that are shared throughout the class.
Instructor: Sherry Collins (PFS-CH with Tia, and PFS Freestyle Judge)
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)
Dance in the Dynamic Division
If you and your dog have earned the Harmony Division 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)
Assistant: Sherry Collins (PFS-CH with Tia, and PFS Freestyle Judge)
Personal Training and Coaching
Poised for Success Freestyle Championship handler and judge, Sherry Collins is now offering teams a new way to learn, train, practice, and prepare entries – Personal Training and Coaching!!
Anyone can sign up for a session of coaching, and you can sign up and begin at any time. Whether you are interested in earning Poised for Success Freestyle titles, or just learning Canine Musical Freestyle for fun, Sherry can help get you on the track to success!
The tuition for Personal Training and Coaching is $100 (USD) for three months, which includes up to one session per week, which you will schedule with directly with Sherry.
Coaching sessions can take place through Facebook or by email, depending on your personal preference.
In order to register for Personal Training and Coaching, or if you have questions about the program, please reach out to Sherry directly at:
Include the following information. (This may be copied and pasted to create a "Registration Form" in the body of your email)
Poised for Success – School of Performance Arts
Personal Training and Coaching
- Name of Handler (First and Last)
- Handler Email Address
- Call Name of Dog
- Breed of Dog (or guess!)
- Age of Dog (or guess!)
- If you are working toward Poised for Success Freestyle titles, which title are you currently working toward?
- If you are not working toward Poised for Success Freestyle titles, what is your current training goal?
In order to register for personal training and coaching, please send $100.00 (USD) tuition via PayPal to:
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