Instructor Training & Certification

PCPC is pleased to be a training center for Romana’s Pilates International.  This program is well rounded because it provides the deep knowledge of the exercises and safeties that Romana instilled in all of us.  This is a long journey, but it is a worthwhile experience.

The program usually takes between 9 months and a year, depending on your availability to accomplish your observation hours, workshops and test out at the three different levels of systems (basic, intermediate, advanced).

Currently, PCPC has a level 3 instructor and a level 4 instructor who facilitate your 700 hours of observation needed for the program.  Higher leveled teachers will be/may be brought in for the Intermediate and Advanced Seminars, as well as the final test out at the advanced level. You also may need to travel to another training center to complete your intermediate and advanced seminars.

Requirements for entering the program:

Prior to starting the program, you must commit to 15 to 20 hours weekly as a minimum observation after each seminar. These hours are key in your ability to learn and properly teach Pilates to students and truly understand how different bodies need different modifications/exercises. These are here as a means to grow your knowledge and understanding of Pilates. Failure to do this may result in your inability to move to the next level of training. 

You must be at a strong intermediate into advanced level in your Pilates Training, per Romana’s Pilates International.  This is needed on all pieces of equipment (reformer, Cadillac, chairs, barrels, etc.)  This will be decided by a level 4 or higher Romana trained instructor.  In the past it has taken between 75-100 lessons before a person is prepared for the RPI certification program.

You will need to complete an interview, along with your initial assessment into the program.  

Lessons are strongly encouraged during the program. A minimum of 15 private lessons are required by the completion of the program.  

Upon certification, you must complete at least one Continuing Education Program; (CPE) per year in order to keep your skills and safeties current.   

Program Fees

Program fees are paid in stages (at your initial assessment, at each seminar, and at each test-out) rather than all at once. Please contact the studio for current program fees.

If you have other questions please feel free to email the studio parkcitiespilatescenter@gmail.com or call the studio 214-378-5228. Please ask for Amanda or Susan we will be happy to speak with you in greater detail.