Classical Pilates Teacher Training in Ireland, Europe & USA.
We’re excited to announce that the Romana’s Pilates Instructor Training Programme has arrived at The Pilates Studio Dublin!
The Romana’s Pilates Instructor Programme is one of the most respected classical Pilates teacher training certifications in the world. Now as a Level IV Romana’s Pilates Instructor Vlada Korolova is certified to run an Instructor Training Programme at The Pilates Studio Dublin. As of 2020, The Pilates Studio Dublin is the only certified training centre offering the Romana’s Pilates Instructor Programme anywhere in Ireland.
The Programme
The Romana’s Pilates Instructor Training Programme is a comprehensive course that produces some of the best instructors in the business. The course involves a demanding physical training regime, hundreds of hours of observations alongside practical and written evaluations. The programme requires a minimum of 600 hours of apprenticeship.
All Instructor Trainers in Romana’s Pilates have been carefully selected by Romana and/or Sari based on long-term observations of their experience, dedication and prowess as Romana’s Pilates instructors. Vlada Korolova at The Pilates Studio Dublin is a Level IV Romana’s Pilates Instructor Trainer and is certified to supervise trainees at her studio. Vlada will guide you through the programme. You will also get to work with some of the top Romana’s Pilates Senior Instructor Trainers:
The Pilates Studio Dublin and Vlada was certified & continues to upskill through her work with Grand Master Instructor Sari Mejia Santo (Level I Romana’s Pilates instructor) who was trained by Joseph and Clara Pilates as well as her mother Romana at her studio. Vlada works closely with two of Europe’s top Pilates instructors: Marjorie Oron (Master Instructor - Level II Romana’s Pilates Instructor Trainer) and Jane Poerwoatmodjo (Level III Romana’s Pilates Senior Instructor Trainer) based in Holland and Jamie Trout (Level III Romana’s Pilates Senior Instructor Trainer) based in South Carolina, USA. The studio and Vlada work closely with Rebecca Convey (Level IV Romana’s Pilates Instructor Trainer) based at Kinetic Pilates in London, UK.
Seminars, Apprenticeship Hours and Testing
The Instructor Training Programme consists of 3 different seminars which last 2-3 days each. Below is an overview of what to expect:
The Basic
· Basic seminar covering all the basic exercises on all equipment
· A minimum of 200-300 hours of independent study*
· The practical basic exam (must be tested by a Level III, II or I Instructor Trainer)
The Intermediate
· Intermediate seminar covering all intermediate exercises on all equipment
· A minimum of 200-300 hours on independent study*
· The practical and written intermediate exam (must be tested by a Level II or I Instructor Trainer)
The Advanced
· Advanced seminar covering all advanced exercises on all equipment
· A minimum of 200-300 hours of independent study*
· The practical and written advanced exams (must be tested by a Level I Instructor Trainer)
* Independent study consists of observations, sessions, practicing, assisting and teaching as well as personal study at the studio. These hours must be completed prior to testing.
Entry Requirements
To begin the programme, students must demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level (at a minimum) on all of the Pilates equipment. In most cases this will take a minimum of 70 private sessions although there is no set minimum number and candidates are evaluated on an individual basis.
You should have studied Pilates with a Classical Pilates Instructor (preferably Romana’s Pilates) for a minimum of 6 months, to 1 - 2 years before starting the instructor training programme and be able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours apprenticeship per week.
Entry to the programme is by invitation by Vlada Korolova upon completing and passing an assessment.
Location and Travel
The Instructor Training Programme will be held at The Pilates Studio Dublin.
However, individuals may need to travel for seminars, tests or further training (The Hague, Holland). Trainees are encouraged to visit other Romana’s Pilates studios during their training to expose themselves to the many talented and dedicated Instructor Trainers around the world.
Quality, Commitment, Experience
These are the core values we bring to any student who enrols in our Instructor Training Programme (ITP). ALL Romana's Pilates instructor trainers are handpicked, guided and directly mentored by Level I Instructors Sari Mejia Santo, Juanita Lopez and Cynthia Lochard.
Instructor Trainers were selected to participate solely on Romana, Sari or Juanita's long-term observations of their experience, dedication and prowess as Romana's Pilates instructors. These efforts were undertaken in order to offer you the highest quality instructor training program in the industry and to prepare you for a lifetime of teaching Pilates. Romana’s Pilates instructor trainers will teach you much more than just the mat; every student must successfully pass performance assessments that cover all the key pieces of Pilates equipment. The programme is available:
· In 15 countries and 15 US states
· At 40+ training facilities worldwide, 20+ in United States
ITP students will be taught using techniques that are as close to the original teaching as is available anywhere in the world. It is the system that is taught in the tradition of the Romana's Pilates method. The ITP features hands-on instruction, with students working side-by-side with instructor trainers.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about the programme and to express your interest in taking part in the next programme.
Classical Pilates teacher’s Workshops
The Pilates Studio Dublin also runs Pilates teacher's workshops & masterclasses several times a year on various subjects with international guest instructors.
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We welcome Classical curious teachers of all lineages in our daily mat, tower & private classes. We also host monthly Pop Up Teacher’s classes where teachers get together for a fun themed workout. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook below, to get timely updates on our Pop Up events.
