Why are we offering a BIPOC Scholarship for our Pilates Teacher Training Program?
We firmly believe that we cannot achieve our mission to “empower the healing wisdom of the body in a safe and inclusive space through movement-based practices and bodywork” if we:
- Do not confront and push back against Western ideologies about what healthy bodies look like, the high and often financially inaccessible costs for Pilates training and certification, and the barriers imposed by the prerequisites needed to apply for many Pilates training programs.
- Refuse to confront the racism, colonialism, ableism, and white supremacy culture that are inherent in the transmission and training processes for many codified movement practices in the United States.
We recognize that while scholarships provide both access and an invitation, they are not a solution; engagement, accountability, and equitable power distribution are solutions.
At InsideOut Body Therapies, we are committed to ongoing capacity building as it relates to our efforts to better serve our local community. We value your input and feedback – please email us at Mi****@********************es.com to let us know what’s going well, what could use improvement, and how you’d like to see us continue pursuing this commitment in the future.
InsideOut is offering a scholarship for The Pilates Center’s, Boulder Intermediate Training Program in Durham, NC.
Application Dates:
What are the program costs?
Intermediate Teacher Training Program Tuition: $4530.00 plus books, teaching clinics and student liability insurance.
What costs does the scholarship cover?
- $2530 toward tuition
- 8 private sessions (valued at $800)
- 15% off single Equipment and Mat classes and Private sessions
- Free access to studio
- Opportunity for free classes
- Access to our library of required readings
What costs does the student cover?
- Remaining Tuition Cost: $1900
- $250 registration fee due at Enrollment. This fee is non-refundable.
- $1,750 tuition balance (6 and 12 month payment plans available)
- Required books:
- Workbooks ($60)
- Anatomy Coloring Book (~$30 on Amazon)
- Teaching Symposiums and Teaching Clinics requirements:
- A minimum of 6 symposiums ($10 each)
- 2 Teaching Clinics ($45 each)
- Trainee Liability Insurance:
- Required for practice teaching (~$100)
Student Obligations:
- Program Duration: Students have 12 months to complete the program. If program exceeds 12-months, a $150 monthly extension fee is charged to keep access to the online training and studio benefits.
- Program Hours: Applicants must be able to commit an average of 10-12 hours per week to complete the 450 hour program in 12 months. Program hours includes Online Lectures, Internship Hours, Online and In-studio exams and Required Readings.
- In-studio Requirements: Local students are required to be at InsideOut a minimum of 5 hours a week. Non-local students must have access to a studio to do their Internship Hours and plan to travel 4x to InsideOut Body Therapies. Internship Hours include: Online Lectures, Observation, Lessons, Personal Workouts, Practice Teaching, Observed Teaching.
- Tracking Hours: Student’s progress will be assessed monthly. Students must stay on track with their program requirements and tuition payments to continue receiving scholarship benefits.
- Exams: Students must pass all exams to receive Certificate of Completion and to be able to sit for the NCPT national exam.
How do I participate in the Pilates Teacher Training BIPOC Scholarship program?
Eligibility Criteria
- Identify as Black, Indigenous, or other Person of Color (BIPOC)
- For the Intermediate Pilates Teacher Training Program: have Pilates experience of at least 5 lessons on the mat, 5 lessons on the Reformer, 1 lesson on the Cadillac/Tower, and 1 lesson the Low Chair
- *Have an average of 10 – 12 hours available per week toward their Internship hours to complete a 12-month program.
Scholarship Application
To apply, contact Mischa via email at mi****@********************es.com to set up a time to talk about the Program and Scholarship and answer any questions you have. She will then send you an application.
Additional Information
InsideOut Body Therapies’ Pilates Teacher Training is licensed with The Pilates Center (TPC) in Boulder, Colorado, and is one of the most respected, comprehensive, and intensive programs of its kind.
InsideOut Students work directly with Third Generation Teachers learning both Classical and Therapeutic Pilates. Our goal at InsideOut Body Therapies is to inspire students to embody Pilates and to develop the critical thinking, listening, and practical skills needed to become a compassionate and knowledgeable Pilates teacher.