The Instructor Networking Lounge

Teaching group exercise is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it can also be one of the loneliest. Between back-to-back classes, travel, and admin, many of us work in “silos” without a staff room to pop into or a colleague to bounce ideas off.

This July, EMD UK is opening a virtual “staff room” for instructors across the country. The Instructor Networking Lounge is a relaxed, 55-minute networking session designed to help you step out of your silo and into a community.

Due to this being our first online networking event, we are capping attendance at 60 participants to make sure we give everyone the opportunity to network in a comfortable, intimate setting. We are also limiting this event to only EMD UK members, but depending on the popularity and success, future events may open up to non-members.

When you register your interest for the event, you are joining a queue for places. Attendees will be chosen on a first come, first served basis – providing they are EMD UK members. If you are unsuccessful for this event, you will be added to a waiting list for future networking events that we run.

Whether you want to share a recent win, discuss a new track you love, or simply meet people who “get” the reality of the studio floor, this is your space. We aren’t here to lecture; we’re here to connect, support, and celebrate the profession. No ego, no competition—just community.