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The Comprehensive Training Course™

Core Presents
Anatomy In Clay™

All students of Core Pilates NYC’s courses will learn basic principles of anatomy through hands on, interactive skeletal models and clay! With scalpel in hand – you’ll have fun layering, carving and sculpting clay into muscles for an anatomy experience that won’t be forgotten. We go over bones and movement of the body in a way that is clear and fun and pertains to Pilates.

We are users of Anatomy in Clay™
- a creation of Zahourek Systems

Core Pilates NYC Director of Instructor Education, Sarah Elliott and Co-founder Kim Villanueva show off their manikens at a training in Colorado.

Photo of manikens with permission by John Zahourek

This extensive learning process will teach students the entire Classical Pilates System utilizing the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Towers, Barrels, Pedi-Pull and various props such as the Magic Circle. It is the most comprehensive Pilates apparatus course of its kind. Unlike other Pilates training programs Core Pilates NYC integrates mat work – the foundation of the Method – into the 6-month study. You are not required to complete The Mat Training Course™ before enrolling in this program. The Comprehensive Training Course™ is designed to deliver quality training in a time efficient manner. Most apprentices usually complete the program and receive certification after 6 months.

The Core Advantage:
  • Enrollment Package: To help make our prerequisite affordable we have packaged exactly what you need to meet it for a hefty 20% discount once we have received your enrollment deposit. 10 privates for $600 and 15 semi privates for $540.
  • Once the program begins, apprentices receive 25 free group mat classes and 10 free semi-private sessions to schedule as you wish during the 6 month course. Mat classes can only be scheduled as space allows. These become available after the first beginner intensive weekend and once payment has been received in full (NYC Location only. Not available at all hosting centers.)
  • 50% discount on semi-private sessions/packages after the course begins. (NYC LOCATION ONLY. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT THE DISCRETION OF HOSTING CENTERS.)
  • 4 mandatory review meetings to workshop and review together. Anatomy in Clay is taught during these meetings as well as the Guillotine apparatus.  These take place on a weekday, and the day and exact time are confirmed during the first weekend intensive.
  • 6 intensive training weekends covering classical beginner, intermediate and advanced apparatus systems, as well as a weekend devoted to props (Magic Circle, Therabands, The Pilates Weight Series, Physioballs, and Foam Rollers) and special cases including injuries and pregnancy.
  • Enrollment is limited to maintain a cohesive, comfortable learning environment.
  • Anatomy: You will get your hands dirty - literally - as you explore basic anatomy and how it relates to Pilates movement through Core's Anatomy in Clay™ workshop. The first Comprehensive program in New York to offer such an interactive, fun, and creative approach to understanding anatomy.
  • Builds strong verbal and non-verbal teaching/communication skills to inspire and teach the Method and learn how to assess individual client needs, postural analysis and ways to architect a successful Pilates progression.
  • Learn 60 minute individual session formats as well as how to finesse a duet (2 people) and semi-private (3 people) session
  • Exclusively for you -- Core's Instructor Education Coordinator is there for all apprentices in our programs to answer questions, encourage, and make sure you are meeting all the requirements.
  • NEW! As part of the meetings, learn the rarely seen Guillotine apparatus in what we are calling Core's "Apprentice Field Trip." Visit neighboring studio, Real Pilates where well-known Pilates personality, Alycea Ungaro will present this classical apparatus.
Prerequisite

Complete a minimum of 10 private and at least 15 semi-private sessions at Core Pilates NYC. If you complete your sessions elsewhere, you will need to submit a log of sessions and letter of recommendation from that studio. A practical evaluation may be required.

Required Coursework
Price

All-inclusive $4,500 tuition offers intensive training weekends, apprentice hours, program manual and anatomy workbooks, all written and practical exams, 8 semi private sessions, and beginner AND intermediate mat course as part of The Comprehensive Training Course™.

Early Bird Special: Pay in full early and tuition is: $4,250 30 days or more before the course start date.

Payment Installments and Cancellation Policy

To register for The Comprehensive Training Course™ please submit the student contract and registration form. Include deposit or full payment.

  • $1,500 deposit is due at the time of registration (refundable 30 days prior to course start date)
  • $1,500 payment is due by the start of the first intensive training weekend (non-refundable)
  • $1,500 balance is due by the end of the first month (non-refundable)

If you pay in full and cancel 30 days prior to course start date: full refund except $100 processing fee.

If you pay in full and cancel after 30 days before course start date: all refundable except deposit and $100 processing fee.

Once the deposit is received, you will receive discounted semi-private sessions, tower and mat classes.

Once the course starts no refunds are given.

Certificate of Training

Once you have successfully completed the course requirements you will receive a Core Pilates NYC Instructor Certificate of Training. We are listed as a training center by the Pilates Method Alliance.

New York, NY
Course Schedule 2008
  New York, NY
Course Schedule 2009
April Course
Beginner intensive training weekends
  • April 5, 6 / 12, 13
Interm. intensive training weekends
  • May 10, 11 / 17, 18
Advanced intensive training weekend
  • July 12, 13
Props intensive training weekend
  • July 19, 20
October Course
Beginner intensive training weekends
  • October 4, 5 / 11, 12
Interm. intensive training weekends
  • November 15, 16 / 22, 23
Advanced intensive training weekend
  • January 17, 18
Props intensive training weekend
  • January 24, 25
 
April Course
Beginner Weekend
  • April 4, 5/11, 12
Intermediate Weekend
  • May 9, 10/16, 17
Advanced Weekend
  • July 11, 12
Props Weekend
  • July 18, 19
October Course
Beginner Weekend
  • Oct. 3, 4/10, 11
Intermediate Weekend
  • Nov. 14, 15/21, 22
Advanced Weekend
  • Jan. 16, 17
Props Weekend
  • Jan. 23, 24
Los Angeles, CA
Course Schedule 2008
  Los Angeles, CA
Course Schedule 2009
October Course

Beginner Intensive Training Dates

  • October 10, 11, 12

Intermediate Intensive Training Dates

  • Nov. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Advanced and Props Intensive Training Dates

  • Jan. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
 
April Course

Beginner Intensive Training Dates

  • April 10, 11, 12

Intermediate Intensive Training Dates

  • May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Advanced and Props Intensive Training Dates

  • July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
October Course

Beginner Intensive Training Dates

  • Oct. 9, 10, 11

Intermediate Intensive Training Dates

  • Nov. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Advanced and Props Intensive Training Dates

  • Jan. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Chicago
Course Schedule 2008
  Chicago
Course Schedule 2009
March Course
Required Dates:
  • June 20 - 22
  • July 23 - 27
  • September 18 - 22
  • November 21 - 23

* For details on the dates and what
information is presented, please see the registration form.

 
2009 Dates Coming Soon

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