The Full Equipment Teacher Training Program was developed by Carol LeMaitre (Owner of Sanchez Street Studios) and Sharon Gallagher in 2006. We focus on a deep understanding of fundamental skills applied to effectively cueing clients in the classic style Pilates work. Click on the following links for further details.

Immersion (6 weeks):

*All training programs are offered at Sanchez Street Studios and created and taught by Sharon Gallagher and Carol Le Maitre. In the Immersion program, students learn Intro through Intermediate level exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac/Wall Unit, and Wunda Chair. All students are required to attend the 36 hours of lecture and also practice with a partner throughout the training. This is a prerequisite for the Equipment program to allow students to understand the basic concepts and movements of each exercise and how the mat skills are applied to the equipment. Students are required to attend 10 additional hours of matwork and 5 private sessions.
*Cost: $1500*
*For information about our full Teacher Training program and to see when the next Immersion begins, click here *

Mat (5 weeks):

*All training programs are offered at Sanchez Street Studios and created and taught by Sharon Gallagher and Carol LeMaitre. Students learn the fundamental skills involved in understanding and teaching the Pilates Method and learn how to “see” and cue subtleties in movement. The students learn the classical style Intro to Super-Advanced level exercises coupled with functional anatomy and kinesiology training as it relates to teaching the exercises. Students are required to attend the 32 hours of lecture and complete 10 mat classes, 25 hours of self practice, 25 hours of observation and 50 hours of practice teaching. There is a minimum of 2 observed teaching hours required for testing out in this module to assess the student’s understanding and preparedness for the final exam.

*Cost: $1250*
*For more information and to see when the next mat module begins, click here *

Equipment (7 weeks):

*All training programs are offered at Sanchez Street Studios and created and taught by Sharon Gallagher and Carol Le Maitre. In this module, students learn Intro through Super-Advanced level exercises on the Reformer, Cadillac/Wall Unit, Chair, Barrels and periphery equipment. Students evolve their understanding of the exercises to the perspective of teaching, seeing, and cueing effectively. We also discuss modifications, variations and contraindications for specific populations during this module. Students are required to attend all 42 hours of lecture, 5 additional private sessions and 10 additional mat classes. There is a minimum of 3 observed teaching hours required for testing out in this module to assess the student’s understanding and preparedness for the final exam.

*Cost: $2200*

*Hours required for the full Pilates Teacher Training program:

*200 Self Practice
100 Observation
350 Practice Teaching (there is an opportunity to become an apprentice at 200 hours)
112 Lecture/Demonstration
10 Hours Private Sessions
30 Hours Mat Classes

*802 Hours Total*