Weekend 1 — Foundations & Reformer Fundamentals

Total Lecture Hours: 12.5

Friday (4 hrs)

• Program orientation + professional standards (1.0)

• Reformer anatomy & equipment setup (1.5)

• Spring logic & load management (1.5)

Saturday (4.5 hrs)

• Pilates principles applied to reformer (1.0)

• Neutral vs imprint: decision framework (1.0)

• Footwork families: purpose + progressions (1.5)

• Class structure fundamentals (1.0)

Sunday (4 hrs)

• Supine core work & abdominal loading (1.5)

• Transitions & class flow theory (1.0)

• Safety standards & contraindications (1.5)

Weekend 2 — Box Work, Standing, & Sequencing

Total Lecture Hours: 12.5

Friday (4 hrs)

• Long box setup & spinal mechanics (1.5)

• Extension vs hinge: risk management (1.5)

• Neck & shoulder safety protocols (1.0)

Saturday (4.5 hrs)

• Long box repertoire breakdown (2.0)

• Short box series: logic & progressions (1.5)

• Standing reformer principles (1.0)

Sunday (4 hrs)

• Posterior chain programming (1.5)

• Sequencing & class architecture (1.5)

• Teaching clarity vs over-cueing (1.0)

Weekend 3 — Jumpboard Mechanics & Athletic Programming

Total Lecture Hours: 12.5

Friday (4 hrs)

• Jumpboard setup & equipment safety (1.5)

• Landing mechanics & joint protection (1.5)

• Contraindications & class screening (1.0)

Saturday (4.5 hrs)

• Jumpboard foot patterns & progressions (2.0)

• Plyometric sequencing principles (1.5)

• Rhythm, cadence & fatigue management (1.0)

Sunday (4 hrs)

• Integrating jumpboard into full classes (1.5)

• Mixed-level programming strategies (1.5)

• Athletic vs beginner jumpboard frameworks (1.0)

Weekend 4 — Teaching Mastery & Assessment

Total Lecture Hours: 12.5

Friday (4 hrs)

• Cue hierarchy & instructional clarity (1.5)

• Voice, pacing & presence (1.5)

• Group management (6–10 reformers) (1.0)

Saturday (4.5 hrs)

• Programming for real studios (1.5)

• Handling mistakes & live corrections (1.5)

• Professional standards & ethics (1.5)

Sunday (4 hrs)

• Written exam (1.5)

• Teaching methodology review (1.0)

• Final assessment standards & grading criteria (1.5)

Spring Reformer + Jumpboard Teacher Training

4-Weekend Intensive | Spring 2026

Reformer + Jumpboard Teacher Training — an accelerated, high-standards program designed for experienced movers ready to teach with confidence and clarity.

150 hour Reformer + Jumpboard course includes

• 50 hours lectures and workshops

• 50 hours practice teaching (during designated hours)

• 50 hours self-practice

Program Focus

• Reformer only

• Jumpboard specialization

• Athletic, modern programming

• Precision cueing + real-world teaching skills

Who This Is For

• Strong, consistent reformer clients

• Dancers, athletes, and experienced movers

• Those seeking a serious teaching pathway

Training Dates
March 20–22
April 3–5
April 17–19
May 1–3

Spots are limited. Application required.
Acceptance is selective. Not all applicants will be admitted.

Cost: $4,200 - will come with a studio class discount, mentorship and scheduled access to the studio for practice and observation. Payment plans available.

Applications opening now.

What’s Included

• 50 hours of in-studio training
  Intensive, hands-on education across 4 weekends (Friday–Sunday)

• Reformer + Jumpboard–only curriculum
  Focused training on the exact equipment, sequencing, and class structure used in our studio

• Studio-specific methodology
  Learn how to cue, program, pace, and manage group classes

• Comprehensive teaching education

  • Reformer repertoire

  • Jumpboard mechanics and athletic programming

  • Spring logic and safety

  • Cueing, voice, and class control

  • Real-time corrections and feedback

• Assessments and evaluations

  • Written exam

  • Full 50-minute reformer teaching assessment

  • 15-minute jumpboard teaching assessment

  • Professional readiness review

• Required observation + supervised teaching pathway
  Clear post-training requirements to ensure graduates are truly prepared before teaching independently

• Certification upon successful completion

  Certified Reformer + Jumpboard Instructor – TAYLOR GRANT PILATES
  Certification is studio-specific and awarded only to trainees who meet all standards.

• Priority consideration for subbing and future teaching opportunities
  Top graduates are first in line as teaching opportunities become available.