YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

  • ARRANGE SPONSORSHIP: Choose a studio where you feel positively supported and can take weekly lessons and/or classes with a comprehensively trained Pilates teacher who will become your sponsor. Make arrangements for a time/place for self practice and practice teaching with friends and family volunteers.

  • MEET DILLA AND SUEANN: Attend our LIVE Kick-off meeting on Zoom so that we can get to know you and walk you step-by-step through the program.

  • STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE: Login to the online classroom to watch lectures and tutorials. Each video provides thorough explanation and clear demonstration for each exercise with the same level of detail as you would experience in live seminars. Here you can also watch the Anatomy-in-Motion videos, download handouts, complete assignments and take short quizzes to test your knowledge.

  • ONGOING SUPPORT LEADING TO TEST OUT: Schedule up to four one-to-one check-ins per module with Sueann or Dilla to ask questions, to problem solve for particular clients, or to clarify any material in the lectures. Complete final testing by arranging to take a written as well as the practical portion by submitting a video or arranging for an in-person evaluation of your teaching.

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Starting Date for Module 1: March 22, 2022. July 12, 2022. October 18, 2022

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Lead Educators

N.C.P.T. Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified Gyrotonic®, Level 1 Franklin Method & 200 Hour Yoga Instructor

Dilla Mastrangelo

Dilla began learning the Pilates Method as a young modern dancer. She completed two comprehensive teacher training programs with The Pilates Studio of New York and Core Dynamics of Santa Fe where she was chosen by Michele Larsson to become a Senior Educator. Dilla holds a master of arts degree in dance and dance education from New York University and is also a licensed massage therapist. As a gifted teacher, motivator, and entrepreneur, she is in constant creative motion, integrating all that she can learn into finding new ways to help her students achieve greater health and vitality.

N.C.P.T. Certified Pilates Teacher, Certified Gyrotonic®, Gyrokinesis®

Sueann Fenchel

Sueann Fenchel has been passionately pursuing her love of movement education and healing arts since she was a young child. After years of dancing and teaching in Pittsburgh, New York and Montreal, she received in rapid succession her certifications in Massage Therapy, Pilates, GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS . Now with over two decades of teaching and manual therapy experience, Sueann infuses these modalities to make each lesson a unique experience for her students. She is regarded as a compassionate teacher with a keen eye and hands on approach. Sueann has a deep love for animals and nature; friends and family. She is forever a perpetual student.

The Role of the Sponsoring Studio

The sponsorship aspect of the training is where students gain valuable practical experience. It is truly meant to be mutually beneficial to all : the sponsor, the student and us!

  • Becomes a “home” studio to practice the exercises on the mat or equipment that align with the module you are studying

  • Provides studio space to observe and bring in volunteers to fulfill your personal and practice teaching hours with non-paying volunteers

  • Is a resource for your questions when you need hands-on guidance

  • helps hold you accountable and encourages consistency so that you meet your goals and finish successfully

Required Reading List

The following list of books can be purchased new or used. Since specific page numbers will vary according to the edition you have, assigned reading will be given as chapters rather than specific pages.

  • Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germin and Andree Lamotte

  • Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel

  • Return to Life by Joseph H. Pilates

  • The Art and Science of Cueing by Eric Franklin

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Kick-Off Meeting 3/22/2022

    • Teaching the Movement Fundamentals, Tutorial Video: Part 1

    • Teaching the Movement Fundamentals, Tutorial Video: Part 2

    • Teaching the Movement Fundamentals, Tutorial Video: Part 3

    • Reading & Supplemental Links for Block 1

    • Introduction to Anatomy-in-Motion: Anatomical Terms, Planes of Motion & Classification of Bones

    • Block 1 Assignments

    • Teaching Skills: Taking a Health History/New Client Intake

    • Block 1 Quiz
  2. 2

    • Teaching Tutorial: Level 1 Mat, Part 1

    • Teaching Tutorial: Level Mat 1, Part 2

    • Teaching Tutorial: Level 1 Reformer, Part 1

    • Teaching Tutorial: Level 1 Reformer, Part 2

    • Close up: Gears

    • Close up: Footwork

    • Teaching Skills: Developing Your Eye

    • Close up: Short Box

    • Close up: Side Stretch

    • Required Reading

    • Anatomy in Motion: Shoulder notes

    • Assignments

    • Anatomy-in-Motion, Tutorial Video: Shoulder Part 1

    • Anatomy-in-Motion, Tutorial Video: Shoulder Part 2

    • Anatomy-in-Motion, Tutorial Video: Shoulder Part 3

    • Anatomy-in-Motion, Tutorial Video: Shoulder Part 4

    • Block 2 quiz
  3. 3

    • Mat Level 2

    • Reformer Level 2 Part 1

    • Reformer Level 2 Part 2

    • Spine Anatomy Video 1

    • Spine Anatomy Video 2

    • Spine Anatomy Video 3

    • Spine Anatomy Notes

    • Required Reading

    • Teaching Skills: Using Your Hands To Communicate... Tactile Cueing

    • Assignments

    • Block 3 Quiz
  4. 4

    • Mat Level 3

    • Reformer Level 3 Video Part 1

    • Reformer Level 3 Video, Part 2

    • Anatomy of the Hip Video, Part 1

    • Anatomy of the Hip Video, Part 2

    • Hip Anatomy Notes

    • Teaching Skills

    • Required Reading

    • Assignments

    • Block 4 Quiz
  5. 5

    • Mat Level 4 Video

    • Reformer Level 4 Video Part 1

    • Reformer Level 4 Vido, Part 2

    • Reformer Level 4 Video, Part 3

    • Required Reading

    • Anatomy of the Knee Notes

    • Anatomy of the Knee video 1

    • Anatomy of the Knee video 2

    • Teaching Skills: Our Tried and True Tactile Cues at Harmony

    • Anatomy of the Foot & Ankle Notes

    • Assignments

    • Block 5 Quiz

    • Anatomy of the Foot Video

FAQ

  • What software will be required and used for videos? Meetings?

    All videos, homework assignments and quizzes will be accessed through our online classroom at https://harmonypilatesteachertrainingprogram.thinkific.com/. Video submissions can be made via YOUTUBE or a similar platform. All meetings will take place via ZOOM.

  • Do you have a full year to complete Module 1?

    Yes. This is a self-paced program that you can complete within six months to a year depending on your personal schedule.

  • How many hours is it expected to take to get through Module 1? And how many for Module 2?

    There may be some variability but Module 1 will take between 6 months - 1 year to complete and Module 2 between 4-6 months. Both modules combined will be a minimum of 450 hours and will cover all of the exercises, anatomy in motion series, and teaching skills.

  • What will the test out process look like? Is that something that will be done over Zoom or with our sponsor/mentor?

    The test out process will be done through Harmony with Sueann or Dilla in person if you live in the Pittsburgh area or via Zoom if you are out of state. There is a written and practical test for both Modules. The written is a multiple choice template asking questions regarding the exercises, modifications, spotting/ cueing and anatomy. The practical consists of you teaching a volunteer client a lesson. Don't worry. You will be fully prepared by the time you arrive to test out! The cost for testing out is $275 per module.

  • Do I need to purchase liability insurance before I begin practice teaching in the studio?

    Yes, you must show proof of liability insurance to your sponsoring studio. You can purchase student insurance through: Pilates Method Alliance or Accord Fitness