Classical Workshop 1:
Sarah Janes
Sarah Janes is a 3rd-Generation Classical Pilates Teacher and Founder of VIP Classical Studios and The Classical Pilates Academy. She had the honour of training under the most respected 2nd-Generation Classical Pilates Teachers from around the World. After completing her initial comprehensive teacher training certification with Kirk James Smith, Classical Pilates Centre UK, she has since gone on to expand her knowledge through mentorship programmes and advanced certifications. In 2023, she embarked on a Teacher Mentorship Programme with Carrie Russo Pilates, followed by achieving a fully comprehensive Teacher Trainer certification at The Classical Pilates Centre under Kirk James Smith’s guidance. She also completed the Principles of Guidance Teacher Certification from Miguel Silva at Uno Pilates in Zurich.
Location: VIPilates
Date: 26 April 2026
Time: 11:00am – 4:30pm
Details: Sarah Janes will be teaching a one-day workshop introducing the Classical Pilates System. The session will cover history and principles, classical exercises on the Baby Armchair, Reformer and Cadillac, building on existing instructor knowledge. Nourishing lunch will also be provided.
- 11:00 am – Classical Mat workout with Magic Circle
- 12:00 noon – Classical Reformer Fundamentals
- Short Break
- 1:45 – 2:15 pm – Baby Armchair workshop
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm – Cadillac & Tower exercises (support + challenge)
- Close – 4:30pm
The workshop is part of a Classical Series and perfect for intermediate practitioners looking to strengthen their practice, as well as Pilates instructors keen to learn more about the classical exercises and enhance their own knowledge. Spaces will be limited.
Price: On request
Classical Workshop 3:
MeJo Wiggin is a globally acclaimed Classical Pilates teacher renowned for her precise, transformative approach to Joseph Pilates’ original method. With over 30 years of dedication to the discipline, she has trained thousands of instructors and clients worldwide, earning praise from peers as “poetry in motion” for her fluid, insightful demonstrations. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, after establishing her career in Greenwich, Connecticut, Wiggin continues to travel internationally, blending hands-on expertise with a commitment to authentic Pilates principles.
Location: VIPilates
Date: TBC
Time: 09:00am – 5:00pm
Details:
- Friday (PM): Private Lessons (optional, additional fee; 4 one-hour slots available, first come, first serve)
- Saturday: Tower Workshop (3 hours) & Baby Armchair Workshop (2.5 hours)
- Sunday: Matwork Workshop (3 hours) & Wunda Chair Workshop (2.5 hours)
Securing Your Place: To confirm your participation, you will need to complete a booking form and submit a 50% non-refundable deposit. Spaces will be extremely limited.
Price: on request
Accommodation & transport for those travelling from outside West Midlands and international participants: We recommend staying at Moor Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield and they have offered a special rate for this event. Complimentary transport between the hotel and studio will be arranged for Saturday and Sunday. Please contact info@theclassicalpilatesacademy.com for more information, or for booking requests.
Classical Workshop 4:
Led by Daphne Peña (New York Pilates London)
Daphne was trained and certified in the late 1990’s by Romana at Drago’s in New York. She was the first person to bring Classical Pilates to the UK in 2000 when she opened her studio, New York Pilates London. She has also worked with Bob Liekens, Juanita Lopez, Cynthia Lochard and Dorothee Vandewalle. Further and continuing studies have been with Jay Grimes, Brooke Siler and Kathryn Ross Nash. Since then she has taught all over the world; Los Angeles, Chicago, Fiji, Sydney, Monaco, Nice, Greece and different cities around the UK. Daphne is dedicated to keeping the ‘Old School’ methods of Classical Pilates alive and kicking, lifting and always scooping that powerhouse.
Location: VIPilates
Date: May 3rd 2026
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Details: The day begins with a Mat Class warm-up, followed by two 1.5-hour practical workshops – Rowing and Balance Control Workshop which has a Double Magic Circle warm up and new Perfecting your Horseback. There are currently 2 available spaces for private lessons after the workshops for an additional fee.
Price: on request