TEACHER TRAINING

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Chesapeake Pilates is the Regional Host Studio for Real Pilates Teacher Training (RPTT)!

The Real Pilates Teacher Training Program® is recognized as one of the most prestigious Pilates certifications in the world for its academic excellence and full comprehensive syllabus. Chesapeake Pilates Center is a trusted partner and branch of New York’s renowned Real Pilates®.

The team of highly experienced Lead Teachers with a direct lineage to Joseph Pilates will mentor you throughout the entire Pilates teacher training program at our studio in Annapolis. Each apprentice will receive one-on-one mentoring and an in-depth understanding of the method that far exceeds its competitors. Graduates of the program are highly sought after and tend to find multiple job opportunities awaiting them upon graduation with the Real Pilates name.

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NEXT SEMINAR STARTS MARCH 15, 2024!

Beginner: March 15-17
Intermediate I: April 26- 28
Intermediate II: May 31-June 2
Advanced: July 19-21

Seminars are typically scheduled from 1PM – 7PM (Fri-Sat) and 9am – 3pm (Sun) and the weekly in-studio commitment is 17 – 20 hours per week, to be accomplished according to your schedule and the schedule of Chesapeake Pilates Center.

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Why Real Pilates Teacher Training (RPTT)?

Pilates as a Career

You know the difference between a so-so instructor and a great teacher. You’ve felt it yourself. Real teachers do more than take sassy pictures with cute emojis. They are educators, technicians and coaches all in one.

We believe expertise is a real thing . Mediocre isn’t our bag. And fly by night instructors hold no interest for us. We’re looking for career professionals who will become players in the industry and who we can develop and nurture to do big things.

Want to be that kind of teacher? We can take you there.

Our comprehensive teacher training program is approved by the International Teacher Training Accreditation Program – part of the Pilates Method Alliance
All Pilates starts here

If you want to be a Pilates teacher there are dozens of ways to become one. All kinds of hybrid and fusion inspired Pilates techniques can take you into the fitness field. But there’s only one path back in time to the original work. Real Pilates trains you from the source, the primary technique and methods created by Joseph Pilates himself.

Mr. Pilates gave his signature body of work to my teacher Romana Kryzanowska and she gave it to me. Now I offer them to you through our Real Pilates Teacher Training program.

You’ll learn every exercise, every variation and every piece of equipment ever created by Joseph Pilates. You’ll learn how to train, how to challenge and how to truly inspire your clients.

Over four seminars weekends, and 600 hours of practical and academic study you’ll become a bona fide expert in the classical system that was Joseph Pilates’ life’s work. As a 3rd generation instructor, you’ll get to carry on his legacy.

Pilates starts here. Learn the practice the way “Uncle Joe” invented it.

We can show you how.
-Alycea Ungaro

Pricing

Tuition

$5,750
The RPTT Tuition includes a full apprenticeship at Chesapeake Pilates Center, all seminars, manuals, and exams.

$3,200
The mandatory training package of which is separate from RPTT tuition includes 60 sessions, two per week throughout the 30-week program. Your weekly budget for training should plan for those sessions.
Bridge Tuition

$4200
The RPTT Tuition includes a full apprenticeship at Chesapeake Pilates Center, all seminars, manuals, and exams.

$3,200
The mandatory training package which is separate from tuition includes 60 sessions, two per week throughout the 30-week program. Your weekly budget for training should plan for those sessions.

Program Details 600 hours

30 week program

The Real Pilates Classical Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive 30-week program presented in both practical and academic tracks. Including 600 hours total, this one of a kind program is designed to develop your ability to be a teacher, coach and guide for Pilates students. Our approach will set you up for success as a professional Pilates instructor
4 weekend seminars (72 hours)
Live teaching (180 hours)

Why? This is the heart of your education. Live teaching of Private sessions, semi-private sessions and group classes will prepare you to work at any studio and under any structure. Chesapeake Pilates Center is equipped to support your education, help you build your client base and keep you teaching and growing in the profession.
Weekly online homework (80 hours)

Why? So we can guide every hour of your program. This is where you percolate on your teaching time, design your programs, dig into History, learn anatomy and most importantly get your assignments for what to teach. Our e-learning program is intense and virtually unmatched in the Pilates education field.
Observation (85 hours)

Why? Looking through her notebook from the early 90’s, Alycea tallied her own volume of lessons where she could simply watch. The magic number is now the official program requirement. Again, sitting on the floor isn’t going to make you a better teacher – you need to get your hands dirty and dive in.
Self Practice (95 hours)

Why? This is the time to reflect on your own practice and how you approach the work. But don’t be confused by the word “self”. Alycea has created the entire outline of your self practice calendar for each workout, every week for the full 30 weeks. There is no guesswork here. You will be guided on what to focus on each week in order to keep your practice on even footing across all levels and across all equipment.
Weekly private and semi-private sessions (60 hours)
Testing (13 hours)
15 hour buffer

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

We invite all interested parties to apply to our program. We recommend all applicants have a minimum of 6 months experience across all studio apparatuses. Applicants should be over 18 years of age. No applicant will be denied on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws or ordinances.
Can I start before the 1st seminar?

Our program starts the day you are ready. From the moment you choose to enroll we start you on a weekly program of workouts, homework and required assignments. You’ll be entered into our e-learning platform where your formal Pilates education will begin. If you’re ready, we can get you started.
What if I need longer than 30 weeks?

Immersion education is shown to have the best results over the long term. Our program allows you to keep pace with a group of your peers so that you always have support from students in the exact same place you are. This allows for camaraderie, team building and a level of education that is uncommon in programs that allow you to go at your own pace. All graduates have 30 days beyond the program to compete their final exams. Should an extension be necessary our team will work with you to make sure you can proceed to the finish line.
Can I finish sooner than 30 weeks?

Short answer: No. Longer answer: The Real Pilates program is laid out with specific goals, targets and assignments for each of the 30 weeks. We require all participants to stick to the outline of 18 – 20 hours per week in order to avoid education overload or worse, plateaus. Performed at a steady pace, we are confident that 30 weeks is the minimum time you should invest in order to process this enormous body of work. When you leave this program you will be responsible for the health and well-being of others. Such a responsibility should not be rushed. Take your time, respect the process and soak up every single second.
National Certification

Despite what you may have heard there is no teacher training program that can legally confer upon you the title of “Certified” Pilates teacher. In order to be a “Certified” Pilates teacher you must complete a qualified program and then sit for the independent third party exam administered by the National Pilates Certification Program. Real Pilates will issue you a certificate of completion as a qualified professional Real Pilates Instructor.
Are there post graduate requirements?