Frequently Asked Questions:
Here are some common questions we are asked about before our Teacher Training Weekends. Please keep in mind all information is subject to change. You will receive a final logistics email with hours and other important details the Wednesday before each course. Logistics Emails come from [email protected]. Please mark that address as important so you don't miss any communication from us.
STUDIO ADDRESS: 34 Commercial Wharf, Boston MA 02110
PARKING: The studio does not have a parking lot. There are numerous paid lots in close proximity to the studio. Street parking is free on Sundays.
For Public Transportation Stops: www.mbta.com
GENERAL COURSE HOURS: Specific course hours for each course will be emailed out to you the Wednesday before each Course weekend. Here is a general idea of course hours: Friday 1:15-7PM, Saturday 12:15-6:15PM EST, Sunday 10AM-2PM EST. In addition, you will be given two hours of required homework outside of these course hours.
*The Trapeze/Cadillac Course is the only course located at the Belmont BBP Location and 18 hours*
1-630PM Friday, 12-6:30PM Saturday, 9-1PM Sunday
HOTELS: Our Boston Waterfront neighborhood is a beautiful place to spend the weekend.
Hotels near Commercial Wharf - Boston.
ZOOM PARTICIPANTS: Balanced Body requires keeping device camera on at all times. You are responsible for your wifi connection. Please log in at least 5 minutes before start time to make sure you are all set. We will not be able to let you in once the course starts. Recordings are not available.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your Manual (hard copy or digital) Notebook, Writing Utensil, Waterbottle, For Mat Courses, Please bring a Mat. Sticky socks are required. They are available for $16 purchase.
MISSED HOURS: If you need to miss up to 5 hours of Course time, you can make these hours up with paid Private Sessions.
CAREERS & TEACHING:
During the Training Weekends and in our Mentoring Programs we discuss Career Opportunities. We have connections with many of the the Top Fitness Centers and Pilates Studios who only hire through our Program.
It is up to you to do the work necessary to gain the skill-set that makes you an instructor that people want to hire.
WHEN CAN I TEACH?
With each Mat and Reformer course offering (Mat 1, 2, 3, Reformer 1, 2 & 3) you may be able to student teach and start working at whatever level you are at. You will not be a fully certified Pilates Mat or Reformer instructor until you have completed all of the Balanced Body course work, practice hours, and successfully complete your practical and written final tests.
Our Boston Body Mentoring Programs get you ready to teach. Boston Body hires directly through our Mentoring Programs.
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