Classical Pilates Teacher Training
FALL TRAINING COHORT
Starts in October
Space is limited.
IN-PERSON TEACHER TRAINING
Become a Pilates Teacher in a Supported, Studio-based Apprenticeship
This Classical Pilates Teacher Training program is designed for students who want to delve deeper into their Pilates practice and/or develop the skills to confidently teach others. You will learn, observe, practice, and apprentice directly inside The Pilates Barre in a real-world teaching environment.
What You’ll Learn
• Classical Pilates Mat + Reformer repertoire (PLUS learn Contemporary modifications)
• Functional anatomy and movement principles
• Teaching methodology and cueing skills
• Class structure and programming
• Observation and guided practice teaching
• Hands-on apprenticeship in the studio
A Licensed Training Pathway with EYT
This program is licensed through EYT Pilates Teacher Training (Evolve Your Training), providing a structured and comprehensive curriculum along with Sharon McSpedon of The Pilates Barre and Creative Conditioning LLC.
As a trainee, you will receive:
Professional training manuals
Anatomy and foundations coursework
A structured teacher training system
Live, in-person training
Supplemental online curriculum and workshops
Mentorship from highly experienced Master Trainer
Why This Training is Different
At The Pilates Barre, you are not just completing coursework—you are learning inside an active studio environment with a real mentorship, real students, and a real teaching experience. Support throughout your training, practice, and apprenticeship is what creates confident, capable teachers. My goal is for all of my graduates to become exceptional Pilates Teachers.
Program Objectives:
By the end of the program you will:
Learn how to teach and understand “the why” behind each movement.
Develop your Pilates eye - the ability to truly see what’s happening in the body
Find your own voice and teaching style
Build the confidence to teach the body in front of you
Next Step:
If you feel drawn to this path, email Sharon at pilatesbarrecore@gmail.com
Space is limited for each cohort to maintain personal attention and hands-on training.
Testimonial: "I feel so fortunate to have been trained and mentored by Sharon McSpedon. With more than 35 years of experience teaching Pilates, Sharon has a depth of knowledge that you simply can’t teach from a manual or learn overnight. She has spent decades working with every type of body and every type of person—from beginners to longtime Pilates clients, and people working through injuries, surgeries, limitations, and everything in between.
What makes Sharon so special is that she truly sees the person in front of her. She understands that no two bodies are the same, and she knows how to meet each client exactly where they are. She has an incredible eye for movement and a way of knowing when to challenge someone, when to modify, and when something just isn’t right for their body.
As an instructor, I’m incredibly grateful for everything she has taught me. Sharon didn’t just train me in Pilates—she mentored me. She taught me how to really look at a body, how to make thoughtful choices as an instructor, and how important the connection between teacher and client is. I’m still learning from her all the time.
And I think that’s what makes our independent studio so different from the big franchise Pilates chains. We aren’t teaching from a one-size-fits-all formula. There are 35+ years of Sharon’s experience, knowledge, and genuine care behind what we do. We know our clients. We know their bodies, their histories, their strengths, and their challenges. People aren’t just another spot in a class—they’re individuals.
Sharon has created something really special in Ridgefield. I’m proud to have been trained by her, proud to teach alongside her, and incredibly grateful to be part of the studio and community she has built.” — Rebecca A.
