PILATES TEACHING II

DANCE 337

Cover the Pilates Level IV-V (Intermediate-Advanced) material on the equipment and continues work fromDANCE 237.

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 237

Experience in teaching Pilates, which includes private, semi-private, and small group sessions.Gives student-teachers class structure formats, including an understanding of the instructor to student relationship, pacing of class sessions, and the physical detail with which Pilates is taught.

DANCE 376

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

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.