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.

RPTT FAQs.

The Primary Training program consists of 4 weekend seminars and a progressive monthly schedule that includes:

• 4 WEEKEND SEMINARS (72 Hours)

  • Why? Because learning is experiential. You won’t be a better teacher sitting and watching someone else. Our focus is to get you on the floor teaching immediately - just the way Joe and Romana did.

• 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. Our family of Host studios 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? When Alycea walked into Romana’s studio she was put on the floor that very same day. There was no formal observation. 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. We start you teaching on the Monday after your very first seminar. Yes, really.

  • One more thing - we ‘re not just leaving it to you to conduct your observation. Like the rest of our program, you’ll get a tool. A journal filled with thoughtful questions for you to answer during every single observation hour. Your journal will be something you’ll be able to reference for the rest of your career.

• 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.

• REQUIRED WEEKLY PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE SESSIONS (60 Hours)

  • Why? Because the better student you are - the better teacher you will be. Weekly lessons are required in all quality Pilates programs - we are no exception.

• TESTING (13 Hours)

  • Why? Quizzes and live practical exams are vital assessment tools. With regular testing we can identify where your strengths are and where there are opportunities for growth. Testing also provides us the time to sit and review content and strategies for you as an individual.

• THE REST OF IT (15 Hours)

  • Why? Because you are unique. And you may need a little more observation time. Or maybe you need some more practice time with a clients of a certain level. We’ve built in a buffer to make sure we have a little wiggle room to prescribe some extra focus time for each individual trainee.

All trainees assume a time commitment of approximately 18-22 hours per week. A separate fee schedule and custom program for Bridge Trainees is also available. Read more here.

tuition: $5750
Mandatory Training Package - NYC: $4200*

*Price Varies by Host Location

*The mandatory training package which is separate from tuition includes 60 sessions, two per week throughout the 30-week program. Cost varies by host location. Your weekly budget for training should plan for those sessions. The RPTT Tuition of $5750 includes a full apprenticeship at one of our host locations, all seminars, manuals, and exams.

BRIDGe TUITION: $4500
MANDATORY TRAINING PACKAGE - NYC: $4200*

*Price VARIES BY Host LOCATION

Payment Options: We offer in house payment plans. 
Trainees have also used GoFundMe to raise money for their education.

30 Day cancelation policy applies.

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