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Instructions, insights and information. It’s all here. Welcome to the program. Here’s what you need to do to make it official. If you have a question that is not listed here or on this website please contact us.

How do I sign my contract?

You will need a dedicated MBO account at Real Pilates to process your tuition payments. See below:

Please review and accept the RPTT Apprentice Contract via the green button in your email . This will require you to set up your MBO profile with Real Pilates. This is the installment plan consisting of 4 (four) payments. Regardless of when your program starts, the first payment date will default to today's date. If you prefer to make a single payment - you may elect to do that at checkout.

how will my payment plan work?

If you have opted for a payment plan, Real Pilates will adjust the payment dates of your tuition payments to occur the Monday before each seminar weekend. That schedule will be emailed to you separately. It is an auto pay through Mindbody, nothing for you to do other than have the funds available on the scheduled date.

how do i get my online course work?

You will receive a link to our proprietary eLearning course which is your 30 week online course. Prerequisite course material can begin as soon as your first installment is paid.

how do i get my manuals?

Digital manuals will be sent to you via email from Digify, not a Real Pilates email so be sure to check your spam/junk folder. The first manual will arrive on the Monday before each seminar weekend, coinciding with your tuition payments.

i'm ready to start right now. do i have to wait for THE 1ST seminar?

Absolutely not. 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.

how much time is required each week?

The RPTT program is a rigorous program and there are no shortcuts. The weekly commitment is 18 - 22 hours per week to be accomplished according to your schedule and the schedule of your Host studio. But… we have multiple protocols for extensions should one be necessary.

WhAT IF I NEED AND EXTENSION OF LONGER THAN 30 WEEKS TO FINISH THE PROGRAM?

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.

ON THE FLIP SIDE, IS IT POSSIBLE TO 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 - 22 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.

I am interested in the bridge program but only want to complete the seminars. Is that possible?

No. There is no path to becoming a Real Pilates Teacher that allows for trainees to complete seminars alone. In fact, our seminars account for just 72 hours of the 600 total required to graduate. The bulk of our training program is completed on the teaching floor, with supervision and support.

What if I have to miss a weekend?

All trainees are required to complete the weekend seminars in order from first to last. If your schedule restricts you from attending a seminar, we suggest you look to the next upcoming program dates.

WILL I GET HIRED BY MY HOST STUDIO IF I COMPLETE THE PROGRAM?

Not necessarily. All trainees are encouraged to submit a letter of intent to their Host studio if they would like to be considered for a position. Consider the program a 600 hour audition. You will be evaluated for the duration of the program.

Does Alycea Ungaro teach all the weekend seminars?

No. Alycea occasionally teaches a weekend seminar but focuses on building the program content and training the RPTT team as well as teaching sessions and classes for trainees and clients alike. Regardless of seminars, Alycea will be a part of your training, either in weekend seminars, sessions or testing. Alycea takes a personal role in each trainee's program.

Will I be a certified Pilates instructor upon graduation?

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. Our program is qualified by the PMA ITTAP as an approved program. You are eligible to sit for the NCPT exam upon graduation from Real Pilates.

Once I have graduated what are the requirements?

All professional Pilates instructors are invited to keep up their training with RP through our monthly membership program, our annual educational event and regular trainings. Graduates are invited to “Make the Promise” that Romana Kryzanowska asked us to make upon graduation - committing to teaching classical Pilates as we learned it under her tutelage.