Fully Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
The Pilates Studio Swansea is the second certified training centre currently offering Romana's Pilates International Instructor Training in the UK.
Romana’s Pilates International is arguably the most respected and well-known fully comprehensive Classical Pilates Teacher Training Programme in the world.
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The programme was designed by Romana Kryzanowska, nearly 30 years ago, and continues today with the same high expectations and rigorous standards.
What Is A Teacher Training Programme?
​Teaching the system of Pilates requires knowledge of the basic choreography of over 700 exercises, an understanding of all the apparatus and safety techniques in teaching on each of the apparatus, and an awareness of how to assist a client to move well through each exercise, all the while simultaneously building a system for the client. Our instructor training program uses a hands on apprentice style approach to ensure understanding of the Pilates system, as well as how to move a client safety and well through the system of exercises, taking into account imbalances, injuries and the specific needs of the client.
Comprehensive Teacher Training Programme
Our Teacher training programme and testing is comprised of the following:
The Basic
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Basic Seminar covering all basic exercises on all apparatus.
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Focus on introducing clients to the Pilates system and pre-Pilates.
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200-300 minimum apprenticeship hours.
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The practical basic exam ( test by a level III or higher teacher trainer).
The Intermediate
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Intermediate Seminar covering all intermediate exercises on all apparatus.
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200-300 minimum apprenticeship hours.
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Analysis of imbalances and modifications.
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The intermediate written exam and practical exam (tested by level II or higher teacher trainer).
The Advanced
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Advanced Seminar covering all advanced exercises on all apparatus.
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200-300 minimum apprenticeship hours.
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In-depth exploration of developing clients through the system to fully embody the principles of Pilates within an individual session.
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The advanced practical and written exams (tested by level I or X teacher trainer).
Swansea Pilates
Teacher Training
​The Swansea Pilates Teacher Training programme (SPTT) through Romana's Pilates International is a continuation of the first developed international Pilates training program, making the program one of the the most comprehensive and demanding in the world. As a result, our teachers are some of the best in the business, highly coveted for teaching positions, and part of a selective global network of teachers.
Our training programme includes:​​
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A course of 3 independent 2-3 day seminars covering all exercises on all apparatus, safeties and modifications, teaching tips and techniques.
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700-1000 apprenticeship hours including observation, personal pilates practice, teaching practice. (approx 10-20 hours weekly.)
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Workbook including all exercises covered in the course.
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Full studio access for weekly hours.
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Weekly apprentice meetings.Specific development on how to work with clients including introduction to the Pilates system, safety when using the apparatus, anatomy, and considering injuries and imbalances.
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Comprehensive testing of both knowledge and teaching development.
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Entry into our program and by invitation only, following an assessment completed by a Romana's Pilates Teacher Trainer. Apprentices are expected to have a working knowledge of the complete system before learning to teacher the system. Our program is designed for teahcers who are passionate regarding the pilates system, regardless of where they are on their journey.
Fera Smith, the studio owner and senior teacher, is a 2nd generation teacher with over 21 years international teaching experience. Fera competed her initial comprehensive training in the original training program under Romana Kryzanowska, and for the past 3 decades has continued training and working with other 1st and 2nd generation teachers trained by Joseph Pilates and Romana throughout the world. Fera is a level IV teacher trainer with Romana's Pilates International.
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The Romana´s Pilates Instructor Training Programme is one of the most respected comprehensive pilates teacher training certifications in the world. Romana's Pilates has the largest number of high level master teachers who trained directly with Romana Kryzanowska (Joseph Pilates' chosen protegée). It is because of this unparalleled concentration of excellent teacher trainers and depth of knowledge regarding the work of Joseph Pilates that Romana´s Pilates instructors are considered some of the best in the industry.
Apprentices in our programme will be directly supervised by Fera Smith in the Swansea studio and will have the opportunity to collaborate with other apprentices internationally and to work with our teacher trainers from around the world.
Who Are Swansea
Pilates?
Meet The Team
Seminars and testing will be with level III, II, X, or I teachers, including:Â
Rebecca Convey
Level - III
London, UK
Jane Poerwoatmodjo
Level - III
Den Haag
Marjorie Oren
Level - X
Den Haag
Cynthia Lochard
Level - I
Sydney, Australia
Sari Mejia Santo
Level - I
Florida, USA
Where Is Our Training Programme?
Our teacher training programme is primarily located at our studio in Mumbles, Swansea. Seminar weekends and testing may also be at our sister training centre, Kinetic Pilates in London and our European training headquarters The Pilates Studio, Den Haag. Apprentices are encouraged to visit our Romana's Pilates studios and training centres across the UK and the world. This extensive network and Pilates family is an incredible benefit to our apprentices.​
Where Do Our Graduates Work?
Upon completion of our programme our instructors can teach locally or internationally through our extensive network of studios and beyond. As some of the most comprehensively trained teachers globally, Romana's Pilates graduates are in high demand. Our knowledge and skillset applicable in both fully equipped studios and group settings.
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Romana's Pilates teachers also have exclusive access to continuing professional education, hosted by some of the most experienced and seasoned teacher trainers in the world.
How Much Does The Programme Cost?
The tuition for the programme covers the cost of the manual, seminars, weekly apprentice meetings, studio access, exams. This does not include additional weekly private sessions (offered at a discount at The Pilates Studio Swansea and Kinetic Pilates), travel costs, or re-testing. ​