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melt academy

450 hour pilates teacher training

75h In-Person Classroom | 75h Self Study | 75h Observing Classes (in-person or online) | 75h Teaching Classes | 150h Instructed Self Practice (taking classes)

450h Course will cover: History, Foundation & Principles of Pilates, Anatomy & Physiology of Pilates, Mat Pilates, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Building Classes & Class Ethics

In-Person classroom dates: January 18-19, February 1-2, 15-16, March 1-2, 15-16, 29-30

Saturdays 12-6pm | Sundays 12-6pm

The remaining hours are self study and self practice. It will be up to you to complete these hours in order for you to receive your 450h Melt Academy Pilates Teacher Training certification. We recommend finishing the requirements one year from your start date.

Once you receive your Melt Certification you will be prepared to sit for the national exam, if you choose to do that, through National Pilates Certification Program “NPCP”. This is not mandatory.

Required readings for the course:
“Return to Life” by Joseph Pilates, “Pilates Anatomy second edition” by Rael Isacowitz/ Karen Clippinger (both available on Amazon)

Investment for the 450h course: total $6000
$1500 due by December 15, 2024 , $1500 due by January 15, 2025, $1500 due by February 15, 2025, $1500 due by March 15, 2025

OR pay in full by December 15, 2024; Course cost $5800

If you are interested in taking the course please fill out the Pilates Teacher Training application.
Upon acceptance we will email you a Melt Academy Agreement to read and sign. 

Please contact Shannon Tampa with any questions 847-361-7308

Payment Options

Option 2

4 Payments of $1500

$1500 due on December 15, 2024, January 15, 2025, February 15, 2025, and March 15, 2025

Option 1

Pay in full by December 12, 2024

Course Cost $5800

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