Course Dates

Our next available Teacher Training course starts in January 2025 and will take place at our flagship studio in Sutton Coldfield.

Beginner: 10th,11th and12th Jan 2025
Intermediate: 15th,16th Feb 2025, 12th and13th Apr 2025, 7th and 8th Jun 2025 and 5th and 6th Jul 2025
Advanced: 13th and14th Sept 2025, 15th and 16th Nov 2025

18-month course breakdown;

A total of 120 delivery hours on the course itself
Attendance to 20 apprentice meetings, 1.5hrs each meeting
400-600hrs of apprenticeship hours prior to final exam
Case studies
Exams at 200 hrs, 450hrs, 600hrs and final exam

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‘Pilates From Head to Toe’ Classical Workshop Series

Shoulder Girdle, Arms, Wrists, and Hands – Delivered by Kirk James Smith

Dive into the repercussions of excessive force production in the hands due to imbalance. Learn to optimise your movements by avoiding unnecessary strain and fostering greater range of motion and strength in the upper extremities. Designed specifically for educators, Pilates teachers and intermediate clients of the studio advancing their technique and knowledge of the Classical Pilates Method.

Event Details:

  • Date: 2nd November 2024
  • Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm (1.5 hour break included)
  • Location: VIPilates, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
  • Teacher: Kirk James Smith
  • Learning Format: Practical and educational Workshop Duration: 8.5 hours in-person

Who Should Attend?

Educators, teachers and intermediate clients of the studio advancing their technique and knowledge of the Classical Pilates method. We kindly request attendees to meet the following criteria:

  • Individuals with no injuries and in good physical health
  • Familiar with the Classical repertoire of the Mat and Reformer exercises
  • Open to exploring an advanced understanding of the body mechanics

Workshop Benefits:

  • Practical learning session with Kirk James Smith, one of the top Second Generation Pilates Instructors in the world today. Having studied under Romana Kryzanowska, Mary Bowen, and Jay Grimes Kirk has been instructing Classical Pilates since 1998. In 2004 he achieved certification in Greg Roskopf’s Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) Specialist programme.
  • Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from The Classical Pilates Centre, acknowledging your dedication and commitment to furthering your skills.

Limited Spaces:

To ensure personalised attention and a focused learning environment, spaces are limited. We encourage you to reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. To enrol, please confirm your interest by emailing info@theclassicalpilatesacademy.com and we will send you and enrolment form and details.