Welcome to our BARRE & Pilates Teacher Training Academy

“Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life”

We are committed to providing a thorough and knowledge-rich training in a personalised and supportive environment on this unforgettable journey! Whether you aspire to teach, deepen your own practice, or gain new skills, our courses are designed to inspire, challenge, and empower you every step of the way.

We offer accredited mat Pilates, reformer Pilates and Barre courses at our Engadine studio. All courses have been recognised, approved and accredited by ISSA (International Sport Science Association), additionally, the reformer course is also approved by AUSActive. Each course has been awarded the maximum 20 CEU's and CEC's and is globally recognised, allowing you to teach anywhere in the world.

Led by our Head Trainer, Fiona Wissink, this comprehensive program blends vast experience and passion, to educate and inspire. We aim to empower each student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed. You’ll learn the history, principles, and foundations of Pilates from a modern perspective, with an emphasis on full-body conditioning that’s fluid, efficient and fun. You’ll also discover how to create engaging sequences, develop your own teaching style, and master modifications and progressions, ensuring your classes appeal to everyone.

2025 TEACHER TRAINING DATES

BARRE:

Course completed over 4 weekends

  • 22nd & 23rd February

  • 2nd March

  • 22nd & 23rd March

    Early Bird: $2,250 (expires 19th Jan 2025)

    Standard: $2,500

Reformer Pilates:

Course completed over 4 weekends

  • 1st & 2nd March

  • 15th & 16th March

  • 29th & 30th March

  • 5th April

    Early Bird: $3,200 (expires 19th Jan 2025)

    Standard: $3,499

Mat Pilates:

Course completed over 4 weekends

  • 1st & 2nd March

  • 8th & 9th March

  • 29th & 30th March

  • 5th April

    Early Bird: $2,750 (expires 19th Jan 2025)

    Standard: $2,999

Combined Mat & Reformer Pilates:

Course completed over 5 weekends

  • 1st & 2nd March

  • 8th & 9th March

  • 15th & 16th March

  • 29th & 30th March

  • 5th April

    Early Bird: $5,100 (expires 19th Jan 2025)

    Standard: $5,999

OUR COURSES COVER:

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Detailed alignment, contraindications and variations

  • Class programming and the art of sequencing

  • Hands-on adjustments

  • Pre and Post-natal

  • Common injuries

  • Business and Self Care

  • Cueing, language and voice

  • Practice teaching

  • To learn in a safe and nurturing environment

  • Equipment and Props

We keep our class sizes small to ensure each trainee receives personalised attention, guidance, and support throughout the program.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • We’re an accredited training facility, which means all of our courses are recognised and approved

  • A hard and soft copy of the Teacher Training manual

  • Because we teach the art of sequencing and class planning, you’ll be equipped to design your own classes with confidence

  • This is a high-quality training which allows you to teach everywhere, Australia and overseas

  • Support! Following the course, we have mentorship’s available to get you up and running

WHAT’S REQUIRED?

Participants will need to complete 50 self-development hours in addition to attending the in person learning sessions over 3-5 weekends at our studio in Engadine, in the Sutherland Shire, Sydney:

  • 20 self-logged observation hours

  • 20 self-logged participation hours

  • 10 practice teaching hours (Practice teaching sessions are available at the Studio)

Participants will complete the following assessments during the course:

A written class plan and a face-to-face practical teaching skills assessment on the last day of the course.

Our Teacher Training Academy is dedicated to educating and encouraging YOU to make YOUR journey an unforgettable experience! 

  • Courses are completed over 3-5 weekends:

    • Barre: 5 in person learning days

    • Mat Pilates: 7 in person learning days

    • Reformer Pilates: 7 in person learning days

    • Mat & Reformer Pilates combined: 9 in person learning days

    Additionally, students will need to complete 50 self-development hours:

    • 20 self-logged observation hours

    • 20 self-logged participation hours

    • 10 practice teaching hour

  • No, anyone with a passion for Pilates and/or Barre can enrol in our training. 

  • That’s perfectly fine. I’ve had people from all walks of life train to become incredible teachers! You’ll be surprised how transferable much of your existing experience and skillset can be.

  • We understand that life can sometimes get in the way. It is best if you can attend all face-to-face days for the full experience, but please contact us if you are unable to attend a session or day. We are able to pencil in a catch up session. Please note a fee applies for this.

  • All courses have been recognised, approved and accredited by ISSA (International Sport Science Association). Additionally, the reformer course, is also approved by AUSActive. Each course has been awarded the maximum 20 CEU's and CEC's and is globally recognised, allowing you to teach anywhere in the world.

  • Participants will need to complete 50 self-development hours in addition to attending the in person learning sessions:

    • 20 self-logged observation hours

    • 20 self-logged participation hours

    • 10 practice teaching hours (Practice teaching sessions are available at the Studio)

  • Participants will complete the following assessments during the course:

    A written class plan and a face-to-face practical teaching skills assessment on the last day of the course.

  • We offer our full support prior, during and after the course. Following the course, we have also have mentorship’s available to get you up and running (free of charge). 

  • We keep our class sizes small (max 16) to ensure each trainee receives personalised attention, guidance, and support throughout the program.

  • No, you don’t need to be a member to enrol in our teacher training. Our training programs are open to everyone, whether you are a current member or new to our studio.

  • I have personally guided many fantastic students on their journey to becoming incredible teachers, see below and above a selection of written and video testimonials. I’d also happily put you in touch with graduates for an informal chat about their experience.