Alignment Academy x TCC Cape Town
Bringing Reformer Teacher Training, CPD Masterclasses and Pre/Postnatal Training to Cape Town in February 2027.
February 2027
Reformer Teacher Training
Reformer Teacher Training
Reformer Teacher Training
Sunday 31 January - Friday 5 February 2027
10:30am - 4:30pm UTC+2
ZAR 46,200
In Person
Reformer Teacher Training
With over 100 classical and contemporary exercises, this comprehensive course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to expertly teach on the Reformer. This reformer teaching training is created to make you a confident and creative teacher with a deep insight into the origins of the method and practical applications for modern teaching. This is a course that leaves no stone unturned and is perfect as your very first certification or as an up skilling for existing instructors.
This training is accompanied by a comprehensive manual and anatomy guide.
Learning Objectives
how to teach and perform over 100+ exercises
how to create variations
pre and post natal guidelines
both original and contemporary repertoire
beginner to advanced progressions
history of the Pilates repertoire
modifications for injury and pregnancy
use of props and other equipment
how to class program for groups and individuals
relevant anatomy and safety principles
cueing techniques and guidelines
Each day will comprise of repertoire learning, anatomy revision and practise teaching.
You will have ample opportunity to practice class creation and cueing of each piece of repertoire taught and working closely with Victoria.
The Repertoire
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At Alignment Academy we believe it is essential to have a strong knowledge and experience with the original repertoire to be a well rounded and intelligent teachers. You will learn to perform, teach and adapt the classical repertoire and how to seamlessly sequence them into your classes.
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You will also cover in depth, the many more contemporary and functional Reformer exercises that are commonplace in modern Pilates. Learn how to skilfully variate, adapt, teach and apply Pilates principles.
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While they may not be taught every day, learning advanced repertoire sets you and your clients up for success. Feel confident in how to teach and modify more advanced exercises and known when your client is ready to approach these.
Cueing and Programming
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Cueing is essential to effective teaching. You will learn how to cue each and every exercise from set up, progressions and variations, to anatomy and transitions between exercises.
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Whether teaching to groups or individuals, you will learn how to sequence exercises to create intelligent classes for every level. You will have an opportunity to workshop and asses these skills during the course.
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Learn how to expertly include props in exercises and classes that allow for personalisation for your client’s needs. You will learn how to harness your own creativity in how to employ props and other equipment to enhance your teaching.
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With each and every exercise, you will learn contraindications and adaptations for the repertoire.
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Alike injury, it is likely that you will be teaching pre and post natal bodies on the apparatus. We will highlight any unsuitable exercise, workshop modifications, identify safety protocols and how to use the apparatus to the fullest extent for the pre or post natal client.
Theory and Assessment
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Prior to the course beginning, you will receive access to your Anatomy workbook, a self paced learning module that whether you are stepping back into teacher training or approaching for the first time, will set you up for success.
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Each session will begin with practice teaching. Expect to team up to revise prior knowledge and teaching the repertoire in motion.
We believe that confidence and correction in teaching the work is essential to the efficacy of your training, so we are here to guide you! -
To further encourage you learning, short quizzes and assignments will be set between sessions to highlight key concepts and prepare you for final examination.
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Self Practice: 50hours
Practice Teaching: 45 hours
Observation: 30 hours
Participants will receive exclusive access to Vicalates facilities - more details will be given during the course.
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Once post course hours have been completed, you are ready to exam.
Examination includes:
written examination (anatomy, principles, repertoire, modifications etc)
1 class plan
teaching set exercises + 3 unseen from the syllabus
Please note for virtual students this can be fulfilled entirely online.
Pre + Postnatal Teacher Training
Pre + Postnatal Teacher Training
Welcome to The Aligned Mother. You guide to pre and postnatal Pilates teaching across Mat and Reformer.
The Aligned Mother Perinatal Teacher Training
Saturday February 6 - Sunday February 7
11am- 3pm UTC+2
ZAR 14,520
In Person + Virtual
Pre and Postnatal Teacher Training across Reformer and Mat
This course comprises of all the tools you will need to approach pre and post natal Pilates with confidence and clarity. Know how to screen the body, perform exercises, plan and adapt classes, prepare for birth and sustainably recover with the Pilates practice.
While the pre and post natal body can seem challenging to approach at times, it is an essential aspect of your teaching career. It can also amount in some of the most impactful and rewarding outcomes for you and your client.
This short course was created by Victoria to fill the gaps of Pilates education for teaching the pre and post natal body, especially in a contemporary group Reformer setting. After training an array of beautiful mothers — all with incredibly different Pilates background and pregnancies — this workshop is an amalgamation of her analyses and research from experts. Victoria continually saw both instructors and clients confused and undereducated about how to approach Pilates in and around motherhood. More often than not, Victoria found herself to be the first person delivering key anatomical information to expectant mothers. Inspired by these experiences, The Aligned Mother was born.
This workshop is eight hours in duration and is accompanied by an ebook resource that is yours to keep.
Learning Objectives
The power of Pilates during pregnancy
Pre + post natal Pilates anatomy and conditions
Including the pre + post natal client into class
Class plans and substitutions for the pre-natal client at every trimester
step by step postnatal class plans and guidelines
Correct abdominal engagement in each trimester
Pregnancy safe exercises (and which ones are not)
Learn how to re-evaluate the client as their pregnancy progresses
How to teach classes to mixed group
Masterclasses
A deep dive into key topics to transform your teaching.
Principles and Programming
Tuesday February 9
11:am - 3pm UTC+2
ZAR 5,267
In Person + Virtual
Teaching is quite the art form, but at Vicalates we’ve got it down to a science. Learn and play with all of our tips and tricks to enhance the way your body teaches and flows. We’ll work through flow creation structures, revitalise your choreography, introduce you to a new world of programming techniques and show you what intelligent programming really means.
This workshop is four hours in duration and is accompanied by an ebook resource that is yours to keep.
Learning Objectives
layering techniques to teach to every level, every time
work through a 50 minute flow with Victoria before unpacking the details
understand the science of class creation
learn new variations and modifications for exercises
master the art of seamless transitions and flow for a show-stopping experience everytime
discover new class programming frameworks and how to apply them every time
identify and apply the key ingredients to a perfect class
Cueing: Hearts, Eyes and Hands
Wednesday February 10
11am - 3pm UTC+2
ZAR 5,267
In Person + Virtual
Cueing is often considered to be the most challenging yet most underrated skill in the modern Pilates landscape. Taking knowledge beyond set up and anatomy, uncover the next steps in class communication. Learn from a seasoned and passionate cue master herself, all of the most engaging ways toy use your eyes, words, heart and hands to lead, correct and create journey’s for each and every client.
This workshop is four hours in duration and is accompanied by an ebook resource that is yours to keep.
Learning Objectives
train your eye to identify and cue key errors and adjustments
learn new cueing techniques to support your flow creation, transitions and layers
workshop cueing techniques to your pain-point exercises with Victoria
experience a 50 minute flow led by Victoria to see the techniques in motion
identify your unique teaching style and maximise it
become confident and experienced in delivery hands on cues for correction and confirmation
leave a master cue-er!
Vicalates x TCC
