Characteristics of Success

What does it take to become a professional Pilates practitioner that is a cut above the rest?
We all know that knowledge and technical expertise are requirements and both can be obtained through training and practice.

Time and time again we are asked what characteristics pre-qualify an individual to be a highly successful Pilates practitioner destined for a long, fruitful career. There is no easy answer to this question because every individual is unique. What we see more often than not in students who become exceptional practitioners is:

1. A comprehensive understanding of the body, movement and wellness.
2. Ongoing curiosity for the workings of the human mind, the mind-body connection and all aspects of how the mind controls and impacts wellness.
3. Passion for teaching and sharing that can significantly impact, influence and change lives.
4. A long-range vision and philosophy towards learning and the education experience.
5. Empathy for and a commitment to seek out solutions for limitations and challenges presented as a result of illness, age, injury.

At Long Beach Dance Conditioning, we prepare you for success because we:

• Focus on essential understanding and foundation of movement versus fast track preparation.
• Leave no gap between repertoire and “real time” body knowledge.
• Develop your knowledge to attract a growing market of clients with specialized needs.
• Extend your existing expertise to attract a larger clientele base.

Your future success as a practitioner is important to us and we will provide the tools you need to maximize your potential. Together we will achieve success on many levels.

In order to become a professional Pilates practioner through the LBDC Teachers Training Program, a student must complete the following course training schedule and test out:

Teacher Training Program , Module I : Tuition $1550
June 15-17, 2012, Session A

• Day 1-3 : The Essence of Core Intelligence with Marie Jose

July 20-22, 2012, Session B

• Day 1 - 3 : Mat 1 
• Class assignment workbook

August 31- Sept. 2, 2012, Part C

• Day 1 - 3: Reformer- Cadillac Level 1
• Class assignment workbook

Teacher Training Program, Module 2 : Tuition $1550
September 28-30, 2012, Session A

• Day 1 - 3: Mat 2
• Class assignment book

October 26-28, 2012, Session B

• Day 1 Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle
• Day 2 Reformer- Cadillac Level 2
• Day 3 Reformer-Cadillac Level 2
• Class assignment book

November 30- December 2, 2012, Session C 

• Day 1 - 3: Reformer- Cadillac Level 2
• Class assignment book

Teacher Training Program, Module 3 : Tuition $1550

January 4-6, 2013, Session A 

• Day 1 - 2: Reforemer - Cadillac Level 2 
• Day 3:  Hands- on practical and choreography
• Class assignment book

February 1-3, 2013, Session B 

• Day 1 Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Pelvis
• Day 2 - 3: Reformer- Cadillac Level 2
• Class assignment book

March 1-3, 2013, Session C 

• Day 1 Reformer-Cadillac Level 2
• Day 2 Reformer-Cadillac Level 2
• Day 3 Hands-on practical and choreography
• Class assignment book

Teacher Training Program, Module 4 : Tuition $1550
April 5-7, 2013, Session A 

• Day 1 Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder and Spine
• Day 2-3 Wunda Chair
• Class assignment book

May 3-5, 2013, Session B 

• Day 1 Ladder Barrel
• Day 2 The Pilates Biz
• Day 3 Mixed apparatus choreography 
• Class assignment book

June 7-9, 2013, Session C 

• Day 1 Test Out Mat/ Reformer
• Day 2 Test Out Reformer/Cadillac
• Day 3 Test Out Wunda Chair/Ladder Barrel

Full course requirements of practical application include Mentored Study LABS:

• 90 hours of Self-Integration of Practical Lesson Studies
  • 30 hours of Module I
  • 30 hours of Module II
  • 30 hours of Module III
• 45 hours of Observation
  • 30 hours Assisting/Apprenticing
    —AND—
  • 15 hours of Active Client Teaching (ACT)
    • Each session will be governed by a Mentor (For local applicants only)
    • Distributed over 5 private client sessions per Module

All students must complete 30 hours of Apprenticing or ACT. Local student residents have the option of supervised Teaching Lab during scheduled hours at Angel City Body Kinetics Studio or any other approved Pilates Studio location(s) that is approved by Kendel Pink.
Private lessons taken, or teacher group class labs may be applied to Self-Integration or observation hours.

Test Out for PLC Complete Certification
After each PLC module, a written assignment will be issued and completed by the student for review at the beginning of the next module. At the very end of the entire program, a practical test will be administered.

Practical Test Out:
The practical test out will take place the final weekend of Module 4 (4C). The cost for this exam is included in the course fee. Participation of ALL students is mandatory.

A certificate of completion will be given after each Module is completed in it's entirety and financial commitments are current.  If any segment is missed by a student, a private make-up course can be purchased at the instructors daily rate.

A teacher training certificate will be given at the end of Module 4- only after all sessions are completed,  class assignment book is completed and hours have been turned into Kendel Pink.  

Continued education is required within a 2 year period in order to keep certification in good standing.