PILATES STUDIO II

DANCE 375

Designed to provide an understanding of the practice of teaching and learning Pilates. Develops understanding of body mechanics as well as an appreciation of the variety of movement possibilities and compensatory patterns present in individual bodies. Consists of lecture, discussion, practice teaching and mentorship as students begin the process of teaching Pilates.

DANCE 136

Focuses on learning Level I II (Lab I) exercises on the Pilates equipment, which includes the Reformer, Cadillac, Low Chair, and High Barrel.

DANCE 376

Emphasizes private session teaching, applied anatomy and imagery, and overall Pilates pedagogy.

DANCE 236

Covers the Intermediate to Advanced exercises (Level IV and V) on all equipment. The V exercises challenge a body's uniform development, range of motion in all actions of the spine, hips and shoulders, and require significant control and balance. These exercises are great cross-training for athletes, dancers or Pilates enthusiasts who wish to feel the advanced movement potential of their own bodies. Achieving mastery over these exercises requires more practice and commitment than the Beginner-Intermediate exercises as the body is expected to move beyond its average range of strength and flexibility.

DANCE 235

Continuation ofDANCE 135. Learn the intermediate to advanced level mat exercises, which continue to focus on core strength, breath and spinal flexibility while challenging upper body strength, range of motion in the hips and spine, spinal extension and inverted balance.