Balanced by Dina, Inc.
Teacher Training
Overview of Courses
631-492-0099
balancedbydina@gmail.com
Balanced by Dina, Inc. offers customized Pilates Teacher Training programs in:
Mat Pilates
Reformer
Tower
Chair
Ladder Barrel
Cadillac/Trapeze
Other tools and accessories
Combined Comprehensive 684 Hours
Why Balanced by Dina?
* Balanced by Dina, Inc.’s Teacher Training programs are hosted in an intimate setting and comprehensively personalized. Each course is specifically designed for course attendees to learn how to teach in varied group settings as well as individual private training.
Dina is a Third Generation Classically trained Pilates Teacher. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT 10303) and Body Worker and has been teaching Pilates for over 32 years. She is extensively educated and trained in many areas of fitness and holds multiple certifications including Yoga, Personal Training, Spinning, Somatics and more. Dina was Manager of the Mind/Body program and the Reformer Studio program at Fitness Incentive in Babylon Village for 20+ years.
Dina’s in-depth experience, knowledge and unique teaching technique and ability to connect with people of all walks of life makes her Teacher Training program even more special and successful.
Balanced by Dina. Inc. is a Corporate Member of the Pilates Method Alliance.
BBD Teacher training is flexible, affordable and uniquely personalized and tailored to the attendees prior knowledge, experience and progress.
Mat 1 Course* - Foundations(no pre-requisite requirements)
* 18 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability.
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
30 observation
50 self-practice
30 practice teaching (total 110 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes materials, (manual, textbook )video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $995.00***
Mat 2 Course* - (pre-Requisite requirements: BBD Mat 1 or equivalent)
* 12 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
20 observation
40 self-practice
20 practice teaching (total 80 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes manual, video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $755.00***
Reformer 1 Course - (pre-requisite requirements: Completion of BBD Mat 1 Teacher Training course or comparable training and/or real life prior Pilates mat teaching experience)
* 16 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
30 observation
40 self-practice
30 practice teaching (total 100 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes manual, video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $985.00***
Tower 1 Course - (pre-requisite requirements: Completion of BBD Mat 1 and Reformer 1 Teacher Training course or comparable training and/or proof of real life Pilates Mat & Reformer teaching experience)
* 12 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
20 observation
30 self-practice
20 practice teaching (total 70 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes manual, video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $755.00***
Ladder Barrel & Spine Corrector (Pre-requisite requirements: Completion of BBD Mat 1 and Reformer 1 Teacher Training course or comparable training and/or proof of real life Pilates Mat & Reformer teaching experience)
* 12 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
30 observation
30 self-practice
20 practice teaching (total 80 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes manual, video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $755.00***
The Pilates Chair (pre-requisite requirements: mat training &reformer (or other apparatus training)
* 12 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
20 observation
30 self-practice
30 practice teaching (total 80 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes manual, video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $755.00***
Cadillac/Trapeze Table (pre-requisite requirements: Mat, Reformer or other apparatus training)
* 12 required in person hours (can attend virtually if needed)- these days and hours will be scheduled according to participant and trainers schedules and availability
* Self study hours - logged/recorded (reviewed and discussed)
20 observation
30 self-practice
20 practice teaching (total 70 logged hours)
* Discussion & practice support
* Suggested reading
* Includes manual, video links and virtual support
* Practical “test out” in person or live virtual
* Group course pricing (3 or more participants) $755.00***
Courses also offered in:
Ped O Pull
Foot Correctors
Toe correctors (gizmos)
Rotator discs Breath-a-cizer
Neck Stretcher
Magic Circle
and other Accessories
Combined Comprehensive 684 Hours
IMPORTANT NOTES:
***Early bird pricing options are offered for each course
Payment plans available ***
**All above pricing reflects group tuition rates (3 person minimum requirement)
**Customized individual trainings available in all modalities***
🧘♂️all courses are open to change and customization as needed
🧘♂️Combination Equipment courses can be created and customized upon request and will be priced accordingly for bridging etc.
🧘♂️In person courses are hosted at Balanced by Dina Studio in Babylon and can also be on site at a host studio
* * *Tuition prices will vary if presenting at a host studio***
Upon completion of any course, attendees receive a BBD, Inc. Certificate of Completion certifying them as a qualified Pilates teacher in the completed module for both private and group classes.
Balanced by Dina, Inc. school can be found in the National Pilates Certification Program School Directory and these credits can be used toward the NCPT exam.*
Balanced by Dina, Inc. is a Associate Corporate member of the Pilates Method Alliance
Balanced by Dina, Inc. will provide verbal and written references where needed for employment
