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2009
Pilates Teacher Training Program
March 30 - July 31, 2009
In the Spring of 2009, ASU dance faculty from the Department of Theatre and Dance will offer a comprehensive teacher-training program in Pilates. This program is sponsored by the office of Conferences and Institutes and the Department of Theatre and Dance. The Pilates Teacher Training Program at Appalachian is unique in many ways. The emphasis of the program is to produce quality teachers who are trained in the authentic, classical style of Joseph Pilates. The 600+ hour program begins with 6 credit hours of academic coursework in Pilates and will culminate with a summer intensive, exams, and a full-time apprenticeship leading to certification. Our program combines rigorous daily practice in Pilates with an academic study of Joseph Pilates' philosophy and concepts.
The academic structure of the program will insure that the Pilates method and concepts are fully integrated throughout a consistent, yearlong program of study. The academic setting will also allow the initial teaching experiences to be closely monitored. The summer intensive will focus on the application of sound teaching principles in a comprehensive studio and the practice and understanding of advanced exercises. Content will include training on all equipment, safety issues, basic anatomy, and modifications for diverse populations and injuries. Apprentice teaching experiences will consist of practice teaching, observation, and instruction with master teachers. Successful apprentices will pass written and practical exams at the basic, intermediate, and advanced level. This program meets and/or exceeds the guidelines as set forth by the Pilates Method Alliance and is listed in the Classical Pilates Directory for teacher training programs.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
(270-360) hoursSuccessful candidates to the program will have satisfactorily completed the following coursework:
- (2) DAN 3480 Pilates Conditioning I (Mat)
- (2) DAN 4480/5480 Pilates Conditioning II (Apparatus)
- (2) Repeat DAN 3480 or 4480/5480 as a teaching assistant
The courses listed above will give the student a solid foundation and understanding of the basic and intermediate mat and apparatus. The academic requirements will give the student their initial observation and assistant teaching experiences. The required academic courses are prerequisites that must be fulfilled before applying to the teacher training program. ASU students can register during any of the designated periods and are subject to all fees and tuition.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
(370+ hrs)- Attendance and successful completion of the Spring Basic Weekend Seminar, March 27-March 29, 2009. This workshop will focus on teaching the apparatus, safety, and modifications for beginning clients. Initial apprentice teaching hours will be required in April and May.
- Attendance and successful completion of the Summer Intensive, May 24-June 4, 2009. The summer intensive will focus on applying sound teaching principles in a comprehensive studio for intermediate and advanced clients.
- Successful completion of final apprentice teaching hours, Summer 2009. Apprectice teaching experiences will consist of practice teaching, observation, lessons with masters teachers, written and practical exams. This is a full-time commitment from June 21-July 10, 2009.
- Required Supervision Dates are: April 18, June 20, and July 11, from 8-5pm.
- Successful completion of basic, intermediate, and advanced written and practical exams.
DATES AND COSTS:
Students who have met the program requirements may apply for admission to the teacher-training program. In order to uphold the standards of our program, only students of highest caliber will be admitted. Completed applications and the $400.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Oct. 31, 2009. Acceptance into the teacher-training program does not guarantee certification. For further application information, visit our web site: www.dance.appstate.edu or for questions, email pilates@appstate.edu.
Please read this schedule carefully. If you cannot commit to this schedule, we will not be able to help you reach your certification goals. To uphold our standards and insure the quality of the teacher-training program, no exceptions to the following required schedule will be made:
Basic Weekend Seminar: March 27-29, 2009 (20 hours)
Friday, March 27, 3-7 pm
Sat, March 28, 8-5 pm
Sunday, March 29, 8-5 pm
Apprentice Teaching the Basic Apparatus (20+ hours)
Three weeks, March 30-April 17, 2009
Begin apparatus teaching; give at least 4 friends, 5 lessons each. (20-25 lessons)
Supervision Day, (8 hours)
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8-5 pm
*Bring a "teaching" friend to come in the morning. You must have given them at least 5 lessons.
Continue Apprentice Teaching the Basic Apparatus (25-35+ hours)
5 weeks, April 19-May 23
Continue teaching friends and family, in preparation for the intensive.
12-Day Intermediate and Advanced Intensive (100 hours)
Sunday, May 24, 3-6 pm
Monday, May 25- Thursday, June 4, 8-5 pm Homework, 12 hours
Apprentice Teaching, (105+ hours)
3 weeks, June 5- June 19, 2009
Continue apprentice teaching, accrue 75+ client hours, and additional 15 apprentice teaching hours
Each apprentice is required to participate in 2 lessons and observe 2 lessons/week and attend Q&A with master trainers.
Supervision Day, (8 hours)
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8-5 pm
*Intermediate exams and supervision
Apprentice Teaching, (70+ hours)
Three weeks, June 21- July 10, 2009
Continue apprentice teaching, accrue 50+ client hours, and additional 10 apprentice teaching hours
Each apprentice is required to participate in 2 lessons and observe 2 lessons/week and attend Q&A with master trainers.
Supervision Day, (8 hours)
Saturday, July 11, 2009, 8-5 pm
*Final exams and supervision
Take practical teaching exams and written exams.
*Successful participants must commit to completing all requirements on time. If an extension is needed for dire circumstances, a detailed request must be submitted, stating clear reasons for the extension. If granted, the revised timeline will be negotiated and an additional $100 will be charged.
Note about scheduling apprentice-teaching hours: Initially, you will be expected to schedule your friends and family to work with. All participants will be required to pay a nominal fee (Students, $20/5 lessons, Adults $30/5 lessons) for apprentice instruction. We will also work to schedule you with a wide variety of clients from ASU and the community. You must realize that in order to get all of your apprentice hours completed, you will need to schedule approximately 10-15% more client hours than required, in order to make up for no shows and emergencies.
$400 non-refundable registration fee must be received with the application by October 31st, 2008. $1600 must be received by Dec. 5th, 2008. $1600 must be received by March 6th, 2009 for a total cost of $3,600. To participate in the 2009 program, all fees must be paid in full by March 6th, 2009.
More comprehensive information about the Pilates technique can be found at http://www.classicalpilates.net.
Instructors
MARIANNE ADAMS is the interim Chair of Theatre and Dance and has coordinated the dance program at ASU. She holds an MFA in Dance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University. She is currently a dance professor at Appalachian and a founding member of the Appalachian Expressive Arts Collective. She had informal exposure to the Pilates mat exercises from years of dance classes and began her intensive studies in Pilates in 1996 with Alycea Ungaro in NYC. While pursuing certification from the NYC Pilates Studio, she studied intensively with Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Pace, and Bob Liekens. She was certified in 1998 and has taken regular continuing education classes with Romana since being certified. She has been a Pilates guild member and is currently listed in the directory of Classical Pilates Instructors. She is also a certified instructor in GYROKINESIS®, and the GYROTONIC® methods of bodywork.
REBECCA QUIN has an extensive background in Pilates, dance, and Expressive Arts therapy. She holds a MA and NCC in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Expressive Arts. She began studying Pilates intensively in 1998 with Certified Instructor Marianne Adams while working on her BA in Child Development with a minor in Dance. She completed a 700-hour apprenticeship to receive certification in the Authentic Pilates Method, through the Pilates Studio in NYC. She has studied with master teachers Romana Kryzanowska, Brett Howard, Ton Voogt, and Michael Fritzke. She has taught classes for the cast of 42nd Street in NYC, Platinum Pilates, Batchelor Chiropractic, Wellspring Chiropractic, Rippling Waters Yoga Studio, Neighborhood Yoga, and Linville Ridge Country Club. She is currently completing certification in the GYROKINESIS® method of bodywork. She is listed in the directory of Classical Pilates Instructors, and is an adjunct faculty at Appalachian State University.
Payment Method
1. Pay online with credit card - Full Payment Only
Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your best chance of securing a place in this course is to register online by credit card now. Please note: If you decide to cancel your registration later, a $75 cancellation fee will be withheld from the refund. Please click the link below to begin the registration process:
Pilates Teacher Training Program - online credit card payment
2. Mail
You may also choose to mail your registration with a check or money order. It is possible, however, that the course may fill before we receive your payment information. To mail your registration, please complete this registration form and return to:
Pilates Teacher Training Program
Office of Conferences and Institutes
ASU Box 32042
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608-2042
