2012 TRAINING DATES
Mat Intensive Training: Sat 3/10 and Sun 3/11 PM-6PM, Sat 3/24 1PM-6PM, Test on Sat 4/21
This course can stand alone for those who only wish to teach Mat Pilates, or serves as a prerequisite for those wanting to pursue the Comprehensive Certificate.
In this course, students will learn the original Contrology exercises, modifications and variations, introductory posture analysis, and Foundations of Movement.
NOTE: This class meets on 4 different dates (all Saturdays and Sundays)
*This course offer 18 hours of CEC’s for American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Course Prerequisites:
- A minimum of 10 Pilates Mat Classes
- Journey to the Core
Cost: $375 Register Now!
Comprehensive Studio Training Program (Beginning in Late Spring/ Early Summer)
Pilates Chicago Instructor Training is an apprenticeship-based program. Comprehensive training is only offered to 4-8 individuals at any given time to ensure personal attention to the details of the work. Admission to the program is by approval of the facilitators and/or completion of prerequisites. This course meets on Mondays from 1 – 5pm in 4 5-week modules. Observation, Personal Practice, and Practice teaching hours are required for Certificate of Completion.
All apprentices will receive a training manual; included in registration cost. Payment plan offered with autopay enrollment.
The Training Program includes
• Repertoire-based classes
• Lecture-based class
• Mind/ Body development class
• Class for Special Populations
• Intentions and qualities of the Pilates Method
• Classical Pilates repertoire
~ Reformer
~ Cadillac
~ Wunda chair
~ Small Apparatus (magic circle, high/low barrels, Spine corrector)
• Equipment Safety
• Anatomy
• Modifications and Contraindications
In addition to in-class time, training includes:
• Reading Assignments and other homework
• Personal Practice
• Observation hours
• Practice Teaching
Students must pass written and practical exam for Certificate of Completion
*This class is normally scheduled to run once each year, beginning in fall. However, due to the popularity of the program and long waitlist, we have run 2 rounds for the last few years. At this time, we anticipate beginning a second round of apprenticeships in the late Spring/ early Summer time-frame. Please contact us for details or to reserve your spot. This course fill quickly. info@pilateschicago.net