Masterclasses

Alignment Academy is the first Pilates professional development course of its kind, delivering essential and engaging training to both students and teachers.

masterclasses to radically transform your Pilates expertise.

  • Principles and Programming

    solidify your Pilates principles, unlock ground breaking techniques and create intelligently choreographed classes.

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  • Contrology

    Rediscover and relearn the classics, find their true purpose and execution, give them new life in your practice and classes.

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  • Advanced

    Unpack the most difficult exercises into bite sized pieces find the stepping stones, cue and perform them with efficiency.

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  • Cueing

    take your cueing beyond words and learn to use your eyes, heart and hands for every exercise and every client

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Principles and Programming

Principles and Programming

In this masterclass we unveil the secrets to the Vicalates method, teach you how to make jaw-droppingly good flows and give you the structures you need to navigate the art of Pilates instruction. Unpack the secret ingredients to creating compelling choreography, magical transitions and intelligent layers every single class.

In this masterclass, you will learn:

  • solidify your knowledge of Pilates anatomy, terminology and principles and how this appears on your body

  • study the history and origins of Contrology and the intention for the repertoire

  • learn to adapt and variate exercises with springs, set up and props

  • learn how classes are programmed in the Vicalates Method: transitions, layers, themes and much more

  • access exclusive class tools, templates and structures

  • uncover the secret to crafting effective flows that are a joy to teach and to do

Vicalates, Thursday August 22

Contrology

Contrology

The first workshop of it’s kind, solely focussing on classical repertoire and it’s implementation into contemporary Pilates classes. Knowledge and appreciation of classical work (otherwise known as Contrology) will transform your practise and teaching prowess. You will leave feeling far more competent in your classical ability and knowing how this interplays with modern choreography.

In this masterclass, you will:

  • learn how to put your class into Classical Repertoire and Classical into class

  • work through classical order and unpack each of the exercises (Reformer focussed)

  • understand how classical work underpins contemporary Pilates, and how to incorporate it into classes

  • learn modifications and skills to more confidently teach and execute classical repertoire

Vicalates, Friday August 23

Advanced

Advanced

Stemming from the previous module, this is your chance to hack the most difficult and daunting exercises in the repertoire and spend time breaking them down in a patient and collaborative environment. Leave doing things you’ve never done before.

In this masterclass, you will:

  • demystify and breakthrough your hardest exercises

  • learn modifications and regressions to build into advanced repertoire

  • become confident in teaching and integrating advanced exercises into classes

  • spend some time upside down and in some of the trickier (but most fun!) exercises that aren’t often covered in class

Vicalates, Saturday August 24

Cueing with Hearts, Eyes and Hands

Cueing with Hearts, Eyes and Hands

Cueing in Pilates is so much than words and anatomy. Learn systems and techniques to tackle the art and challenge of cueing. We’ll discuss best practise for tactile cues, training your eyes and including your heart. This masterclass will transform your teaching skills, taking you beyond instruction and into mastery.

In this masterclass, you will:

  • train your words: learn the exclusive and engaging Vicalates system of cueing from anatomy to commentary

  • feel more confident explaining and achieving your intent for flows and classes

  • train your eye: how to spot, fix and communicate common alignment errors and what they mean

  • train your hands: learn how to hands on correct more effectively and seamlessly

  • train your heart: learn how to integrate your passion and personality effortlessly

Vicalates, Sunday August 25

Alignment Academy on Tour

From interstate and international dates to customised experiences just for your studio, access the magic of the Vicalates Method and Alignment Academy IRL, wherever you are in the world.

 FAQs

  • You are welcome to complete one workshop that takes your fancy or complete all four modules for the full Alignment Academy experience. If possible, we highly recommend taking all four (you do not need to do them all from the same session however). You can also take some virtually some in person if needed.

  • No you don’t! Academy is designed for both teachers and students and all we recommend is that you have a solid Pilates practise under your belt to assist with your learning. If you have any questions about eligibility please get in touch!

  • Yes you can! When enrolling select the ‘virtual’ option and a zoom link will be sent to you prior along with all other relevant materials. If the time zone is an issue, please get in touch and we can create a solution for you.

  • Alignment Academy will not only give you a new found appreciation for your teaching and practice, but is designed to fill all of the gaps of standard teacher training and workshop many of the key questions that arise in class. You will leave armed with knowledge, and having advanced your Pilates skills exponentially.