The M.A.T. Pilates teacher certification program is a rigorous teacher training program which emphasizes hands-on instruction with students working side-by-side with Dorothee VandeWalle. The program is very selective and the most comprehensive Pilates instructor training program in the United States. The program is offered every year. It starts with the basic system training seminar and is followed by daily apprenticeship at the studio. The program consists of three stages: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
There is a $150 registration fee. The program is conducted in three stages: stage one tuition is $1,750, stage two tuition is $2,000, and stage three tuition is $2,500. Mandatory private and semi-private lessons are $6,600, plus tax.
Admission to the Metropolitan Pilates Teacher Certification Program is based on our program's ability to meet the needs of the applicant and the applicant's potential to benefit from our rigorous training program. An applicant's potential is evidenced by his/her knowledge of the Pilates method, his/her physical activity background, and his/her commitment to the demanding apprenticeship schedule. To begin the program, students must demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level, be at an advanced level on the matwork, and be able to apply the principles of Pilates.
Exams
Required exams
An evaluation with Dorothee VandeWalle is required for admission into the program.
Other admissions information
Prior experience in Pilates is required. The school also recommends that students be 18 years of age or older.
