Pure Joe's Instructor Training Program (ITP) is now available under the direction of Instructor Trainers Michael Rooks and Andrea Burkholder. Michael and Andrea were personally trained by Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Mejia Santo.
All Instructor Trainers have been hand picked, guided and trained directly be Master Pilates Instructors: Romana Kryzanowska and Sari Mejia Santo. Instructor Trainers are held to the highest standards judged solely by Romana and Sari's observations regarding their experience, dedication and prowess as teachers. Such efforts were undertaken in order to offer the highest quality certification program in the industry and to prepare you for a lifetime of teaching Pilates the way Joseph Pilates intended. All study is based on an apprenticeship model of learning that began in Joseph Pilates' original studio, and has been continued by Romana after she inherited Joe's legacy.
The program is structured in four stages, which include prerequisite requirements as well as mandatory activities that must be completed before a trainee may progress to the next level. As a guide, we offer the following overview of the first steps towards your apprenticeship.
Pre-Admission
A working knowledge and experience with Pilates is necessary. Although there is no set number of lessons required, most successful candidates have been practicing Pilates for a minimum of 50 to 100 hours. A potential candidate should also be able to commit a minimum number of hours per week to be in the studio for apprentice activities.
Before scheduling you initial assessment, it is recommended that you take at least one session at the studio with an IITP trainer.
Initial Assessment Audition
You will be expected to demonstrate your ability and knowledge in the following areas:
- Setting up equipment, as used in the intermediate system, safely and efficiently according to set standard procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of intermediate system exercises on the reformer, mat, Cadillac and chairs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the order and repetitions of exercises on reformer and mat.
- Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the exercises.
- Demonstrate the ability to efficiently flow through the exercises utilizing proper transitions.
- Demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate "powerhouse" muscles to accomplish an intermediate system exercise.
- Demonstrate the ability to focus, concentrate and follow direction.
- Have appropriate attire and hygiene.
- Presents yourself in a professional manner and in appropriate condition to undertake a rigorous apprentice training and participation in seminars.
- Demonstrate an aptitude to perform and learn how to teach exercises.