apply for our comprehensive pilates equipment certification program
Our Program Director will contact you to set up a introductory phone call to discuss our Certification Program and answer any questions you may have. Thereafter, a meeting will be scheduled with you and the Program Director in the studio to carefully review the Certification Program Manuals and answer any further questions you may have.
GROUP EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
321 Total Equipment Program Hours -All live in studio!
(46 Hours of Live Group Program Lecture in studio with Expert Teacher Trainer.)
(275 Hours of Practice time all done in our studio.)
Group Programs are available to take Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall.
You may also take our Equipment Program privately, (see below for details).
See below for Dates, Times, Curriculum and Tuition Pricing including discounts and payment plans.
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FALL 2024 WEEKEND GROUP EQUIPMENT lecture schedule
STARTS November 23
Lecture schedule (46 hrs.)
Lecture includes: Beginner to Advanced Classical and Contemporary Equipment Choreography on the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrel, Spine Corrector, Magic Circle and other Props. Facilitating Client Alignment and Progressive Stretching Techniques, Special Populations- working with clients that have medical conditions including back, knee, hip, shoulder, foot, ankle, pre and post natal and more!
Each weekend of lecture, students teach each other and will be assessed and evaluated by an Expert Teacher Trainer. Moving forward students will learn how to teach Private Clients, Reformer/Tower Classes, Exo Chair Classes and more!
First Weekend: Nov. 23, 24: 1:00p-6:00p
~~~Thanksgiving Week and Weekend~~~
Second Weekend: Dec. 7, 8: 1:00p-7:00p
Third Weekend: Dec. 14, 15: 1:00p-7:00p
Fourth Weekend: Dec. 21, 22: 1:00p-7:00p
Following the above lecture, you will then complete 275 hours of various practice time that includes self-practice, supervised and unsupervised teaching, observation and teaching Equipment Classes and Private sessions. You may do practice after every weekend of lecture.
Upon completion of all of your practice time you will then take a final written and practical test to complete your Equipment Certification requirements. (See details below).
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If you miss any part of lecture you can make it up privately at a rate of $100 per hour. (Every two hours of missed group is equal to one hour of private make-up).
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winter 2025 WEEKEND GROUP EQUIPMENT LECTURE SCHEDULE
STARTS february 22
Lecture schedule (46 hrs.)
Lecture includes: Beginner to Advanced Classical and Contemporary Equipment Choreography on the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrel, Spine Corrector, Magic Circle and other Props. Facilitating Client Alignment and Progressive Stretching Techniques, Special Populations- working with clients that have medical conditions including back, knee, hip, shoulder, foot, ankle, pre and post natal and more!
Each weekend of lecture, students teach each other and will be assessed and evaluated by an Expert Teacher Trainer. Moving forward students will learn how to teach Private Clients, Reformer/Tower Classes, Exo Chair Classes and more!
First Weekend: Feb. 22, 23: 1:00p-6:00p
Second Weekend: Mar. 1, 2 : 1:00p-7:00p
Third Weekend: Mar. 8, 9 1:00p-7:00p
Fourth Weekend: Mar. 15, 16: 1:00p-7:00p
Following the above lecture, you will then complete 275 hours of various practice time that includes self-practice, supervised and unsupervised teaching, observation and teaching Equipment Classes and Private sessions. You may do practice after every weekend of lecture.
Upon completion of all of your practice time you will then take a final written and practical test to complete your Equipment Certification requirements. (See details below).
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If you miss any part of lecture you can make it up privately at a rate of $100 per hour. (Every two hours of missed group is equal to one hour of private make-up).
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STUDENT PRACTICE HOURS (275 Hrs.)
These hours are done after completing lecture hours.
You do them when it’s convenient for you. The studio is always available for you to practice.
Self practice. (80 Hrs.)
Observation of Classes and Privates (40 Hrs.)
Unsupervised teaching (work with other students in your lecture class)(50 Hrs.)
Supervised teaching (students are evaluated by Expert Teacher Trainers) (30 Hrs.)
Apprentice Teaching of Private Sessions, Reformer/Tower and Chair Classes (upon approval by Teacher Trainer) (75 total Classes/Privates) These must be taught only in our studio on our schedule.
Upon completion of all of the lecture and practice time, students will then take a final written and practical test.
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TUITION- ALL INCLUSIVE
Includes EVERYTHING you need to graduate. There are no prerequisites!
Save $600 on Tuition by registering for both Mat and Equipment Programs!
Mat Program- $2,500
Equipment Program- $6,000
Save $600
Discounted Tuition for both- $7,900
You may also split the payment. Pay half-$3,950 at registration and the other have in 30 days.
Register only for Equipment Program- $6,000
Payment Plan- Pay over 3 months- $2,100/month for 3 months- $6,300.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TUITION:
5 Free Equipment Classes
50% off any additional Equipment Classes you wish to purchase. (Excluding our membership packages)
10% off of any private sessions you wish to purchase.
Please note: Credit cards that are declined when making a tuition payment will be charged a $50 administrative fee.
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PRIVATE EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMTake Our Equipment Certification Program Privately with one of our Expert Teacher Trainers.
If you are unable to make the lecture group weekends of our Equipment Certification Program, you may take it privately with one of our Expert Pilates Teacher Trainers. You would able to schedule your lecture hours when it’s most convenient for you. You may take it privately in the studio or virtually. It include 35 hours of private lecture and 275 hours of practice time.
Private Tuition -All Inclusive:
Tuition for Equipment Private-$7,500
Payment Plan-$8,100 total tuition- Pay half-$4,050 at registration, then the balance of $4,050 30 days after registering.
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Cancellation, Refund and Change Policies
Cancellation of the Equipment Program must be received via email to the studio at least two weeks prior to the start of the Equipment lecture.
A $250 Administrative Fee is applied to all refunds for the Equipment Program.
No refunds for any reason are given if a cancellation is requested within two weeks prior to the start of the Equipment Program.
If you purchase both programs together, you cannot cancel either program, once the first one has started.
If you purchase both programs together, you cannot cancel either program, once the first one has started.
If you have registered for the Equipment Program, but cannot make the lecture dates, you may change to a future Program at a charge of $150.
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Comprehensive Mat & Equipment Certification Awarded
A Gramercy Pilates NYC Certification School Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Certification Certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of all required Mat & Equipment hours and passing the final written and practical tests.
Required hours include attending all of the Mat & Equipment Program lecture hours and completing all of the practice time including apprentice teaching of 15 Mat classes and 75 Equipment teaching hours (classes and/or privates) at Gramercy Pilates NYC.