Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

The Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Program is an immersive, in-studio training path delivered across eight modules in one of our studios. The program combines classroom instruction, supervised teaching practice, and dedicated mentorship to prepare graduates to teach group Reformer Pilates classes with confidence, safety, and skill.

Right Balance Pilates is the only state-licensed Pilates education center in Delaware, led by educators with more than thirty years of combined teaching and training experience. Class size is intentionally limited to ten trainees per cohort to allow for personalized instruction and meaningful hands-on practice.

Program at a Glance

  • Format: In-studio
  • Schedule: See Upcoming Cohorts
  • Modules: Eight total (seven instruction modules plus a final test-out)
  • Total duration: Approximately twelve weeks
  • Cohort size: Maximum of ten trainees
  • Location: 2026 Training in Middletown & Fenwick Studio Locations
  • Mandatory virtual orientation: Held by Zoom prior to the first module

What's Included

  • Classroom instruction across eight modules
  • Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Manual
  • Mentorship from experienced lead instructors
  • Studio practice time and access to equipment
  • Observation of Right Balance Pilates Reformer instructors
  • Supervised and assistant teaching opportunities
  • Office hours with the Director of Training
  • Continuing education opportunities

Upcoming Cohorts

 

Middletown Studio

Saturday, September 26, 2026 to January 9, 2027

Training Day: Saturday
10:15 AM to 6:15 PM
Middletown, DE

 

Fenwick Studio

Friday, September 25, 2026 to January 8, 2027

Training Day: Friday
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fenwick, DE

Program Scope

The Right Balance Pilates Reformer Teacher Training Program prepares instructors to teach group Reformer Pilates classes in a community setting. The curriculum is built around clients who have been medically cleared for group instruction and addresses safe progressions, modifications, and considerations for working with a range of bodies and abilities.

While the program covers core safety and modification frameworks, it is not an extensive education in pathologies or contraindications. Many graduates choose to pursue continuing education in those areas alongside or following completion of the program.

Program Requirements

Alongside the in-studio modules, trainees complete the following self-study and practice hours. All hours are logged and signed off by a lead instructor. We recommend three to four hours per week of in-studio practice to progress through the program.

  • Class observation: ten hours

  • Assistant teaching: five hours

  • Supervised teaching: ten hours

  • Physical self-mastery: ten hours

  • Leveled practice time: ten hours

  • Group classes: minimum of ten group classes at Right Balance Pilates

  • Required reading: completion of all assigned texts

  • Exams: passing grade on practical and written exams (passing score is 80 percent)

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Tuition

Option 1 Paid in Full

Total Tuition
$1,600
$1,600
At Registration
$400
$400
November 1, 2026
$400
$400
December 1, 2026
$800

The $400 due at registration is a non-refundable deposit that reserves your place in the program. The remaining balance is split into two scheduled payments on November 1 and December 1, 2026.

$800

Option 2 tuition credit

Total Tuition
$1,600
$1,600
At Registration
$400
$400
November 1, 2026
$400
$400
Final Payment
$800 Credited

Right Balance Pilates agrees to apply an $800 tuition credit toward the instructor's remaining Program tuition balance, subject to compliance with the conditions below.

$800 Credited
  • Teach at a specific Right Balance Pilates studio for at least four (4) consecutive months beginning on an agreed upon date.

  • Remain in good standing and meet studio performance expectations throughout the commitment period.

  • Teach a minimum of one day per week during the four-month commitment, unless otherwise approved by Right Balance Pilates.

  • Instructors may also teach at other Right Balance Pilates locations during this period.

  • All teaching hours will be paid according to standard payroll practices.

  • The tuition credit opportunity is available for both the Fenwick and Middletown cohort but teaching must be done in the Middletown studio in order to receive the credit.

Registration

Reserve your spot through our scheduler below. Choose your preferred payment option at the time of registration. Have questions about whether this cohort is the right fit? Email Stacey Chandler.

Who Can Apply

Many of our graduates come from movement-adjacent backgrounds including yoga, dance, fitness, and healthcare. Multiple Right Balance Pilates instructors began their teaching careers through this program.

This program is built for movers who are ready to take the next step into teaching Reformer Pilates. To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have at least three months of prior Reformer Pilates experience

  • Be able to move safely through beginner and intermediate Reformer exercises

  • Have a basic understanding of anatomy and the Pilates industry

Required Reading

The following texts are required for successful completion of the program:

  • Pilates Evolution: The 21st Century by Joseph Pilates and Judd Robbins (2012)

  • Pilates Anatomy by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger (2011)

  • NPCP Study Guide (loaner copies may be provided by Right Balance Pilates)

What Our Graduates Say

Completing the Reformer Teacher Training program with Right Balance Pilates has been one of the most impactful and rewarding experiences of my professional journey. From the very beginning, I was immersed in a extensive and thoughtfully structured program that went far beyond simply learning the exercises.

Renee

Program Graduate

Taking the Pilates Reformer teacher training was one of the best decisions I’ve made for both my personal growth and future career. I initially enrolled to deepen my understanding of spinal alignment, core strength, and balance, but I walked away with so much more.

Brenda

Program Graduate

Each module builds on the last, with a laser focus on safety, effective cueing, and proper form. This isn’t just about learning choreography or cueing. It’s about embodying the work, understanding the why behind each movement, and learning how to adapt and teach Pilates to all levels with confidence and care.

Sofia

Program Graduate

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for committed Pilates practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of the Reformer and develop the skills to teach group classes. Whether you are preparing to teach professionally or stepping into a new chapter rooted in movement, this training provides a structured, in-studio learning experience.

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