The Embody Pilates Teacher Training Program provides everything a Pilates instructor needs to know, and then some. In sessions taught by Dixie Shulman, Roberta Kirschenbaum and a roster of master guest teachers, discover how to help your clients (and yourself) truly embody the art of Pilates movements. Embody Pilates will focus on the entire Pilates repertoire on all the equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, Ped-o-pole, Magic Circle, Foot corrector and the Mat. But there is more to becoming a great teacher than just knowing the exercises. Through this program you will learn how to see each individual body clearly, how to observe the imbalances of each client and how to structure the workout accordingly. You will also learn how to modify exercises for people with various injuries or conditions, and people of all ages, shapes, sizes and levels.
In addition, there will be an emphasis on observation and practice teaching,
as well as your own individual Pilates practice. After completing the program
and passing the required exams you will earn your certification, and be prepared
to begin your teaching career. You will also be prepared to pass the national
exam created by the Pilates Method Alliance, which we will encourage you to
take.
Dates*
The 9 Workshop Series
Fall Series:
9/14/08 – Introductory Workshop
9/21/08 –Beginning Workshop #1
10/05/08 –Beginning Workshop #2
10/19/08 –Advanced Beginning Workshop #1
11/9/08 –Advanced Beginning Workshop #2
11/23/08 –Intermediate Workshop #1
12/07/08 –Intermediate Workshop #2
12/14/08 –Advanced Workshop #1
1/11/09 –Advanced Workshop #2
Winter/Spring Series:
2/22/09 –Introductory Workshop
3/01/09 – Beginning Workshop #1
3/22/09 –Beginning Workshop #2
3/29/09 –Advanced Beginning Workshop #1
4/19/09 –Advanced Beginning Workshop #2
5/17/09 –Intermediate Workshop #1
5/31/09 –Intermediate Workshop #2
6/07/09 –Advanced Workshop #1
6/28/09 –Advanced Workshop #2
*All workshops are from 10am-5pm, with a one hour break.
Additional Workshops:
1/25/09 –The Art of Teaching
Anatomy - TBA
Electives -TBA
Curriculum and Requirements
Core Curriculum (9 workshop series—entire series to be taken twice):
--Introductory workshop
History and Lineage of Pilates
Principles of Pilates
Basic anatomy
Fundamentals/Pre-Pilates
--Beginning workshop #1
Beginning Mat
Beginning Reformer
--Beginning workshop #2
Beginning Cadillac
Beginning Barrels
Ped-o-pole
Foot corrector
--Advanced Beginning workshop #1
Advanced Beginning Mat
Beginning Chair
--Advanced Beginning workshop #2
Advanced Beginning Reformer
Advanced Beginning Cadillac
The Magic Circle
Standing free weights
The Towel
--Intermediate workshop #1
Intermediate Mat
Intermediate Reformer
--Intermediate workshop #2
Intermediate Cadillac
Intermediate Chair
Intermediate Ladder Barrel
Intermediate Half barrel
Intermediate Spine corrector
--Advanced workshop #1
Advanced Mat
Advanced Chair
--Advanced workshop #2
Advanced Reformer
Advanced Cadillac
Additional Workshops (to be taken at least once):
--Anatomy
Injuries and Conditions—8 hours.
Covers the major injuries and conditions
that you will come across in your teaching
and how to approach safely
--The Art of Teaching—6 hours
The first session
Designing a session
How to see and interpret the body in front of you
Electives (Chose at least 2 elective workshops):
Dates and Times TBA
Requirements
Observation -200 hours
Practice Teaching -200 hours
Individual sessions -10 minimum
Workouts and classes -100 hours
Written Assignments –There will be several homework assignments and one case study paper to complete.
Testing –Participants will need to pass 3 exams-written, practical and performance- to be certified. At this point participants will fully prepared to pass the national exam created by the Pilates Method Alliance, which you will be encouraged to take.
Cost
9 Workshop Series
-$1800 for the initial series
-$900 to repeat the series
Additional Costs
-Individual Sessions –inquire with instructor
-Studio rental for practice teaching -$20/hour
-Additional Workshops -$150
-Books –TBD
Instructor Bios
Dixie FunLee Shulman became a certified Pilates Instructor in 1994 from The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado. She taught at The Pilates Center, and also in the Seattle area at various Pilates studios and health clubs, including co-teaching the Teacher Training Program at Balance Within Movement Studio. For the last 9 years Dixie has taught in NYC at many upper east and upper west side studios, and she has given many continuing education workshops for Pilates teachers in NYC, Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, Philadelphia and Seattle. Last year Dixie started her own Pilates Teacher Training program at NYC Pilates Gym on the upper east side, and she is pleased to move and develop the program at Rolates Pilates. Dixie’s teaching is influenced by her study with master teacher Kathy Grant and with renowned dance kinesiologist Irene Dowd. Dixie also holds a M.F.A. in Dance Choreography and Performance, summa cum laude, from the University of Colorado. dixiefun@nyc.rr.com
Roberta Rose Kirschenbaum, a native New Yorker, began dancing at the age of four and pursued a dance career. She discovered Pilates in 1984 with her first mentors Carola Trier, a direct disciple of Joseph Pilates, and Edilio Ferarro. She continued to train and teach with Carola until her retirement. She continued her studies with other disciples including Kathy Grant, Naja Cori, and Romana Kryzanowski. She continues to study with her most influential mentor, Kathy Grant, the director of the Pilates program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Since 1999, she has worked with members of the NYC Ballet and opened her present studio in February 2005, at the original site where Joseph and Clara Pilates lived and worked. It is a fully equipped studio, including the rare Guillotine. In addition, Roberta holds a M.A. degree in Exercise Physiology and is a licensed Massage Therapist, (LMT), specializing in reflexology.
Registration
To register please call 212-247-9603 or print, fill out and return our Registration Form.
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