Mat Pilates Teacher Training

At a Glance

Location
Right Balance Pilates
33506 Crossing Avenue, Unit 2
Lewes, DE 19958

Dates and Time
All sessions are held on Saturdays, 10:15 AM to 6:15 PM.

• Module 1: Saturday, February 6, 2027
• Module 2: Saturday, February 20, 2027
• Module 3: Saturday, March 6, 2027
• Module 4: Saturday, March 20, 2027

Virtual Orientation (Required)
All enrolled participants must attend a mandatory virtual orientation on Monday, February 1, 2027 at 6:00 PM. A Zoom link will be provided before the meeting.

Tuition
$895 total. A non-refundable $400 deposit is due at registration, and the remaining $495 balance will be charged automatically on February 1, 2027.

Program Overview

The Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge, movement skills, teaching skills, and practical experience necessary to begin teaching Pilates Mat classes within the Right Balance Pilates teaching framework.

The program consists of four in-person educational modules, each with 8 hours of instruction, for a total of 32 in-person education hours held at a Right Balance Pilates studio.

In addition to the required in-person education, students must complete assigned self-study, observation, assistant teaching, supervised teaching, reading, and physical self-mastery hours in order to successfully complete the program.

Program Tuition

Tuition: $895

Tuition includes

• 32 hours of in-person teacher training
• Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program Manual

Tuition does not include

• Required reading materials or books
• Makeup sessions or additional private instruction required due to an absence

A non-refundable $400 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. The remaining tuition will be charged on February 1, 2027.

Program Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program, students must:

• Attend and actively participate in all four in-person training modules
• Complete all required observation hours
• Complete required assistant teaching hours
• Complete required supervised teaching hours
• Complete required physical self-mastery hours
• Complete assigned reading and self-study
• Successfully complete all required examinations with a minimum passing score of 80%
• Demonstrate satisfactory progress in both practical and academic components of the program
• Complete all program requirements within the designated training period unless an approved leave of absence has been arranged with the Lead Teacher

Student Agreement and Program Requirements

Upon registering, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms, responsibilities, and requirements of the Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program.

Attendance and Participation

Attendance is required. Absences are not permitted unless discussed with and approved by the Lead Teacher before signing this agreement.

In the event of an emergency absence, I understand that I am responsible for completing the missed instruction through private makeup instruction with a Lead Instructor at the current private session rate of $99 for a 55-minute session.

Makeup instruction is provided at a 2:1 ratio of group instruction hours to individual makeup instruction hours. For example, two hours of missed group instruction require one hour of private makeup instruction.

I am expected to participate physically and intellectually to my full potential during every training module. Active participation, engagement, practice, and preparation are essential components of the program.

I am expected to arrive on time and prepared to begin training at the scheduled start time, including following all breaks.

Health, Safety and Personal Responsibility

• I am responsible for my own health, wellbeing, and safety throughout the training program.
• I will disclose any relevant injuries, illnesses, pathologies, or medical conditions to the Lead Teacher that may affect my ability to safely participate in the program.
• I understand that health information shared with the Right Balance Pilates Team will be treated as confidential and will be used only as necessary to support my safety and wellbeing or in the event of an emergency.
• I understand that Right Balance Pilates Teacher Trainers are encouraged to ask a Lead Teacher for guidance whenever they are unsure how to appropriately modify, regress, or eliminate an exercise for a client.

Program Access and Practice

During the training program, I may have access to:

• Right Balance Pilates studio
• Right Balance Pilates group classes
• Opportunities to observe Right Balance Pilates instructors

In addition to the required 32 hours of in-person education, I must complete the following requirements:

• Observation: 2 hours total
• Assistant Teaching: 1 hour total
• Supervised Teaching: 1 hour total
• Physical Self-Mastery: 4 hours total
• Required Reading: As assigned in the program manual
• Other assigned self-study: As outlined by the Lead Teacher or in the program manual

Required hours must be documented by the student and signed off by the Lead Instructor in the designated training log.

Academic Progress and Exams

I understand that successful completion of the program requires satisfactory progress in both the academic and practical components of training.

All required examinations are pass/fail, with a minimum passing score of 80%. Any failed examination must be repeated before I can continue or complete the applicable portion of the education program.

I understand that failure to make satisfactory progress may result in dismissal from the program.

Training Materials and Intellectual Property

All Right Balance Pilates Teacher Training materials, including but not limited to manuals, handouts, written materials, exercises, teaching resources, and other educational content, are the intellectual property of Right Balance Pilates and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

I agree not to copy, reproduce, distribute, share, photograph, record, publish, or otherwise disseminate Right Balance Pilates Teacher Training materials without written permission from Right Balance Pilates.

I understand that my use of all materials, whether oral, written, digital, or otherwise presented as part of the Right Balance Pilates Teacher Training Program, is governed by the Right Balance Pilates Intellectual Property Terms of Use.

Program Completion and Leave of Absence

I understand and agree to complete the Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program according to the published program schedule and completion dates.

If circumstances require a leave of absence, I understand that I must meet with the Lead Teacher to discuss my circumstances and establish a plan for completing the remaining program requirements. Approval of a leave of absence and any resulting completion timeline will be determined by Right Balance Pilates.

Tuition and Payment

• I understand that the $400 non-refundable deposit will be charged to my card on file upon submission of this application.
• I authorize Right Balance Pilates to charge my card on file according to the published payment schedule for the Mat Teacher Training Program.
• I understand that required makeup instruction, books, and other materials not specifically included in the stated tuition are additional expenses.

Acknowledgment

I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to all course requirements outlined in the Right Balance Pilates Mat Teacher Training Program, including the program information published on the Right Balance Pilates Education page for Spring 2027.

Upon registration, I acknowledge my responsibility to meet all attendance, participation, academic, practical, and administrative requirements of the program.