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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If you want to attend Pilates classes at Pilates Dynamics you will probably have a positive experience. Many of the instructors are excellent. BUT, if you attend the Instructor Training you may have a less than satisfactory experience. I did the Pilates Reformer Instructor Training at Pilates Dynamics in April and May 2023. Andriesa, the owner, was my instructor. I received recognition for prior learning and did not do the Mat course. This was a mistake on my part; the mat work forms the foundation of Pilates. I was charged R1500 for the Mat manual and as a private (one on one) student I thought we may briefly cover a few of the key points from the Mat course during the Reformer course, as it became relevant, but that was not the case. I was told to read the manual (which I obvioulsly did) and when I asked a question regarding the mat work I was told I was completely on my own with regard to all mate material. I found the teaching style and material dated. The majority of the class time was spent taking dictation. Even having worked with muscles for many years as a kinesiologist (post graduate diploma kinesiopractic) and being completely fami**** with the muscle names - I still found taking dictation at a fairly swift pace (that got faster) stressful. If you are not comfortable speed writing or typing muscle names like Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Gastrocnemius you may have a problem. As the muscle focus of each exercise is extremely important I suggested to Andriesa that it would be helpful to have this information provided in the manual, and she explained her belief that people integrate the information by writing it down. I personally would have preferred to spend much more time doing the exercises. The objectives (e.g., to strengthen ankle-foot plantar flexor control) and contraindications (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) of each exercise are also dictated. The hours of training delivered became a bitter and contentious issue. When I met with Andriesa prior to committing to the course I confirmed the details as per the course outline document I was sent. When I asked if we would be scheduling 30 lecture hours for our private classes, Andriesa said it would be 20 hours and that the other 10 hours consisted of tutorials and other input, which she was vague about. When I received the time slots allocated to do the training, 19 hours had been scheduled. I was unhappy about this and wanted the extra hour scheduled. I received this response: “Yes we are aware of the 19 hours. The 20 hours are based on a group class and with private classes we usually book 16 hours. Since you have not yet done the Mat Course, we have booked 19 hours. Everyone is different and learns differently but that des not mean we will not give you the other hour. We will see how it goes with lectures and we always add an hour.” This was not what Andriesa had said when we discussed the course face to face, so this gave me an indication of what might happen in the future. After 17 hours of lectures Andreisa wrote “lectures finalised” on the time sheet next to our penultimate appointment and thus the lecture hours were ‘complete’. Three hours short of what was initially agreed. This left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. Did I need the hours we agreed upon? Absolutely. When I asked how one is supposed to create a lesson plan and bring the exercises together into a cohesive class structure, I was directed to the 2-page Pilates Dynamics sample lesson plan handout, with no further explanation. That was the extent of the lesson planning guidance. I found that inadequate. I was aware I would not develop the level of expertise I was looking for at Pilates Dynamics, so it was not worth the ugliness of fighting for the agreed upon time. Fortunately I was in a financial position to cut my losses with Pilates Dynamics and join a Comprehensive program with a company that has an internal reputation for excellence and a global presence where I have found was I was looking for.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If you want to attend Pilates classes at Pilates Dynamics you will probably have a positive experience. Many of the instructors are excellent. BUT, if you attend the Instructor Training you may have a less than satisfactory experience. I did the Pilates Reformer Instructor Training at Pilates Dynamics in April and May 2023. Andriesa, the owner, was my instructor. I received recognition for prior learning and did not do the Mat course. This was a mistake on my part; the mat work forms the foundation of Pilates. I was charged R1500 for the Mat manual and as a private (one on one) student I thought we may briefly cover a few of the key points from the Mat course during the Reformer course, as it became relevant, but that was not the case. I was told to read the manual (which I obvioulsly did) and when I asked a question regarding the mat work I was told I was completely on my own with regard to all mate material. I found the teaching style and material dated. The majority of the class time was spent taking dictation. Even having worked with muscles for many years as a kinesiologist (post graduate diploma kinesiopractic) and being completely fami**** with the muscle names - I still found taking dictation at a fairly swift pace (that got faster) stressful. If you are not comfortable speed writing or typing muscle names like Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Gastrocnemius you may have a problem. As the muscle focus of each exercise is extremely important I suggested to Andriesa that it would be helpful to have this information provided in the manual, and she explained her belief that people integrate the information by writing it down. I personally would have preferred to spend much more time doing the exercises. The objectives (e.g., to strengthen ankle-foot plantar flexor control) and contraindications (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) of each exercise are also dictated. The hours of training delivered became a bitter and contentious issue. When I met with Andriesa prior to committing to the course I confirmed the details as per the course outline document I was sent. When I asked if we would be scheduling 30 lecture hours for our private classes, Andriesa said it would be 20 hours and that the other 10 hours consisted of tutorials and other input, which she was vague about. When I received the time slots allocated to do the training, 19 hours had been scheduled. I was unhappy about this and wanted the extra hour scheduled. I received this response: “Yes we are aware of the 19 hours. The 20 hours are based on a group class and with private classes we usually book 16 hours. Since you have not yet done the Mat Course, we have booked 19 hours. Everyone is different and learns differently but that des not mean we will not give you the other hour. We will see how it goes with lectures and we always add an hour.” This was not what Andriesa had said when we discussed the course face to face, so this gave me an indication of what might happen in the future. After 17 hours of lectures Andreisa wrote “lectures finalised” on the time sheet next to our penultimate appointment and thus the lecture hours were ‘complete’. Three hours short of what was initially agreed. This left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. Did I need the hours we agreed upon? Absolutely. When I asked how one is supposed to create a lesson plan and bring the exercises together into a cohesive class structure, I was directed to the 2-page Pilates Dynamics sample lesson plan handout, with no further explanation. That was the extent of the lesson planning guidance. I found that inadequate. I was aware I would not develop the level of expertise I was looking for at Pilates Dynamics, so it was not worth the ugliness of fighting for the agreed upon time. Fortunately I was in a financial position to cut my losses with Pilates Dynamics and join a Comprehensive program with a company that has an internal reputation for excellence and a global presence where I have found was I was looking for.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
As a client, Pilates Dynamics is an incredible place with amazing instructors who possess extensive knowledge of the industry. However, my personal experience as a student completing a course here did not align with the expectations set by their website and social media platforms. I enrolled in the Pilates mat course in January, excited to embark on my Pilates journey in February 2023. The package I purchased promised international accreditation, mentorship, and a comprehensive education. Unfortunately, the reality fell short of what was advertised, which was especially disheartening considering the significant investment of time and money I had made. The course was conducted in a studio setting, but the hands-on learning experience I had hoped for was lacking. In a discipline like Pilates, where physical movement and instruction are integral, this was a great concern. Communication and guidance were challenging, and additional assistance came at an extra cost, which added to the frustration. Upon transitioning to the observation, practical, and teaching phases, I felt overwhelmed and lacking in guidance. Seeking answers and information required going through intermediaries, and direct contact with Andriesa, the owner and educator, was limited. This made it difficult to progress toward the required 100 hours of observation, self-practice, and teaching. Questions often went unanswered or lacked substantive responses. When I raised these concerns with the studio, I was told that this journey was meant to be "self-learning." It was disheartening to realize that I had paid a significant amount for a "self-learning journey" when comparable online options were available at a fraction of the cost. Tests and tutorials were scheduled, with changing dates, and questions were addressed primarily during tutorial sessions. Test feedback was lacking, making it challenging to adequately prepare for subsequent assessments. If you're considering Pilates training, I advise conducting thorough research and seeking recommendations from individuals who have completed reputable courses elsewhere. While I've gained valuable insights from this experience, leaving the studio was ultimately the best decision for me. It's important to carefully consider your options before enrolling in Pilates Dynamics.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
As a client, Pilates Dynamics is an incredible place with amazing instructors who possess extensive knowledge of the industry. However, my personal experience as a student completing a course here did not align with the expectations set by their website and social media platforms. I enrolled in the Pilates mat course in January, excited to embark on my Pilates journey in February 2023. The package I purchased promised international accreditation, mentorship, and a comprehensive education. Unfortunately, the reality fell short of what was advertised, which was especially disheartening considering the significant investment of time and money I had made. The course was conducted in a studio setting, but the hands-on learning experience I had hoped for was lacking. In a discipline like Pilates, where physical movement and instruction are integral, this was a great concern. Communication and guidance were challenging, and additional assistance came at an extra cost, which added to the frustration. Upon transitioning to the observation, practical, and teaching phases, I felt overwhelmed and lacking in guidance. Seeking answers and information required going through intermediaries, and direct contact with Andriesa, the owner and educator, was limited. This made it difficult to progress toward the required 100 hours of observation, self-practice, and teaching. Questions often went unanswered or lacked substantive responses. When I raised these concerns with the studio, I was told that this journey was meant to be "self-learning." It was disheartening to realize that I had paid a significant amount for a "self-learning journey" when comparable online options were available at a fraction of the cost. Tests and tutorials were scheduled, with changing dates, and questions were addressed primarily during tutorial sessions. Test feedback was lacking, making it challenging to adequately prepare for subsequent assessments. If you're considering Pilates training, I advise conducting thorough research and seeking recommendations from individuals who have completed reputable courses elsewhere. While I've gained valuable insights from this experience, leaving the studio was ultimately the best decision for me. It's important to carefully consider your options before enrolling in Pilates Dynamics.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If you want to attend Pilates classes at Pilates Dynamics you will probably have a positive experience. Many of the instructors are excellent. BUT, if you attend the Instructor Training you may have a less than satisfactory experience. I did the Pilates Reformer Instructor Training at Pilates Dynamics in April and May 2023. Andriesa Verloop, the owner, was my instructor. I received recognition for prior learning and did not do the Mat course. This was a mistake on my part; the mat work forms the foundation of Pilates. I was charged R1500 for the Mat manual and as a private (one on one) student I thought we may briefly cover a few of the key points from the Mat course during the Reformer course, as it became relevant, but that was not the case. I was told to read the manual (which I obvioulsly did) and when I asked a question regarding the mat work I was told I was on my own in that regard. I found the teaching style and material dated. The majority of the class time was spent taking dictation. Even having worked with muscles for many years as a kinesiologist (post graduate diploma kinesiopractic) and being completely fami**** with the muscle names - I still found taking dictation at a fairly swift pace (that got faster) stressful. If you are not comfortable speed writing or typing muscle names like Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Gastrocnemius you may have a problem. As the muscle focus of each exercise is extremely important I suggested to Andriesa that it would be helpful to have this information provided in the manual, and she explained her belief that people integrate the information by writing it down. I personally would have preferred to spend much more time doing the exercises. The objectives (e.g., to strengthen ankle-foot plantar flexor control) and contraindications (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) of each exercise are also dictated. The hours of training delivered became a bitter and contentious issue. When I met with Andriesa prior to committing to the course I confirmed the details as per the course outline document I was sent. When I asked if we would be scheduling 30 lecture hours for our private classes, Andriesa said it would be 20 hours and that the other 10 hours consisted of tutorials and other input, which she was vague about. When I received the time slots allocated to do the training, 19 hours had been scheduled. I was unhappy about this and wanted the extra hour scheduled. I received this response: “Yes we are aware of the 19 hours. The 20 hours are based on a group class and with private classes we usually book 16 hours. Since you have not yet done the Mat Course, we have booked 19 hours. Everyone is different and learns differently but that des not mean we will not give you the other hour. We will see how it goes with lectures and we always add an hour.” This was not what Andriesa had said when we discussed the course face to face, so this gave me an indication of what might happen in the future. After 17 hours of lectures Andreisa wrote “lectures finalised” on the time sheet next to our penultimate appointment and thus the lecture hours were ‘complete’. Three hours short of what was initially agreed. This left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. Did I need the hours we agreed upon? Absolutely. When I asked how one is supposed to create a lesson plan and bring the exercises together into a cohesive class structure, I was directed to the 2-page Pilates Dynamics sample lesson plan handout, with no further explanation. That was the extent of the lesson planning guidance. I found that inadequate. But by this stage I was aware I would not develop the level of expertise I was looking for at Pilates Dynamics, so it was not worth the ugliness of fighting for the agreed upon time. Fortunately I was in a financial position to cut my losses with Pilates Dynamics and join a Comprehensive program with a company that has an international reputation for excellence and a global presence. There I have found exactly what I was seeking … but found so sorely lacking at Pilates Dynamics.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If you want to attend Pilates classes at Pilates Dynamics you will probably have a positive experience. Many of the instructors are excellent. BUT, if you attend the Instructor Training you may have a less than satisfactory experience. I did the Pilates Reformer Instructor Training at Pilates Dynamics in April and May 2023. Andriesa Verloop, the owner, was my instructor. I received recognition for prior learning and did not do the Mat course. This was a mistake on my part; the mat work forms the foundation of Pilates. I was charged R1500 for the Mat manual and as a private (one on one) student I thought we may briefly cover a few of the key points from the Mat course during the Reformer course, as it became relevant, but that was not the case. I was told to read the manual (which I obvioulsly did) and when I asked a question regarding the mat work I was told I was on my own in that regard. I found the teaching style and material dated. The majority of the class time was spent taking dictation. Even having worked with muscles for many years as a kinesiologist (post graduate diploma kinesiopractic) and being completely fami**** with the muscle names - I still found taking dictation at a fairly swift pace (that got faster) stressful. If you are not comfortable speed writing or typing muscle names like Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Gastrocnemius you may have a problem. As the muscle focus of each exercise is extremely important I suggested to Andriesa that it would be helpful to have this information provided in the manual, and she explained her belief that people integrate the information by writing it down. I personally would have preferred to spend much more time doing the exercises. The objectives (e.g., to strengthen ankle-foot plantar flexor control) and contraindications (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) of each exercise are also dictated. The hours of training delivered became a bitter and contentious issue. When I met with Andriesa prior to committing to the course I confirmed the details as per the course outline document I was sent. When I asked if we would be scheduling 30 lecture hours for our private classes, Andriesa said it would be 20 hours and that the other 10 hours consisted of tutorials and other input, which she was vague about. When I received the time slots allocated to do the training, 19 hours had been scheduled. I was unhappy about this and wanted the extra hour scheduled. I received this response: “Yes we are aware of the 19 hours. The 20 hours are based on a group class and with private classes we usually book 16 hours. Since you have not yet done the Mat Course, we have booked 19 hours. Everyone is different and learns differently but that des not mean we will not give you the other hour. We will see how it goes with lectures and we always add an hour.” This was not what Andriesa had said when we discussed the course face to face, so this gave me an indication of what might happen in the future. After 17 hours of lectures Andreisa wrote “lectures finalised” on the time sheet next to our penultimate appointment and thus the lecture hours were ‘complete’. Three hours short of what was initially agreed. This left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. Did I need the hours we agreed upon? Absolutely. When I asked how one is supposed to create a lesson plan and bring the exercises together into a cohesive class structure, I was directed to the 2-page Pilates Dynamics sample lesson plan handout, with no further explanation. That was the extent of the lesson planning guidance. I found that inadequate. But by this stage I was aware I would not develop the level of expertise I was looking for at Pilates Dynamics, so it was not worth the ugliness of fighting for the agreed upon time. Fortunately I was in a financial position to cut my losses with Pilates Dynamics and join a Comprehensive program with a company that has an international reputation for excellence and a global presence. There I have found exactly what I was seeking … but found so sorely lacking at Pilates Dynamics.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If you want to attend Pilates classes at Pilates Dynamics you will probably have a positive experience. Many of the instructors are excellent. BUT, if you attend the Instructor Training you may have a less than satisfactory experience. I did the Pilates Reformer Instructor Training at Pilates Dynamics in April and May 2023. Andriesa Verloop, the owner, was my instructor. I received recognition for prior learning and did not do the Mat course. This was a mistake on my part; the mat work forms the foundation of Pilates. I was charged R1500 for the Mat manual and as a private (one on one) student I thought we may briefly cover a few of the key points from the Mat course during the Reformer course, as it became relevant, but that was not the case. I was told to read the manual (which I obvioulsly did) and when I asked a question regarding the mat work I was told I was on my own in that regard. I found the teaching style and material dated. The majority of the class time was spent taking dictation. Even having worked with muscles for many years as a kinesiologist (post graduate diploma kinesiopractic) and being completely fami**** with the muscle names - I still found taking dictation at a fairly swift pace (that got faster) stressful. If you are not comfortable speed writing or typing muscle names like Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Gastrocnemius you may have a problem. As the muscle focus of each exercise is extremely important I suggested to Andriesa that it would be helpful to have this information provided in the manual, and she explained her belief that people integrate the information by writing it down. I personally would have preferred to spend much more time doing the exercises. The objectives (e.g., to strengthen ankle-foot plantar flexor control) and contraindications (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) of each exercise are also dictated. The hours of training delivered became a bitter and contentious issue. When I met with Andriesa prior to committing to the course I confirmed the details as per the course outline document I was sent. When I asked if we would be scheduling 30 lecture hours for our private classes, Andriesa said it would be 20 hours and that the other 10 hours consisted of tutorials and other input, which she was vague about. When I received the time slots allocated to do the training, 19 hours had been scheduled. I was unhappy about this and wanted the extra hour scheduled. I received this response: “Yes we are aware of the 19 hours. The 20 hours are based on a group class and with private classes we usually book 16 hours. Since you have not yet done the Mat Course, we have booked 19 hours. Everyone is different and learns differently but that des not mean we will not give you the other hour. We will see how it goes with lectures and we always add an hour.” This was not what Andriesa had said when we discussed the course face to face, so this gave me an indication of what might happen in the future. After 17 hours of lectures Andreisa wrote “lectures finalised” on the time sheet next to our penultimate appointment and thus the lecture hours were ‘complete’. Three hours short of what was initially agreed. This left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. Did I need the hours we agreed upon? Absolutely. When I asked how one is supposed to create a lesson plan and bring the exercises together into a cohesive class structure, I was directed to the 2-page Pilates Dynamics sample lesson plan handout, with no further explanation. That was the extent of the lesson planning guidance. I found that inadequate. But by this stage I was aware I would not develop the level of expertise I was looking for at Pilates Dynamics, so it was not worth the ugliness of fighting for the agreed upon time. Fortunately I was in a financial position to cut my losses with Pilates Dynamics and join a Comprehensive program with a company that has an internal reputation for excellence and a global presence. There I have found exactly what I was seeking but found sorely missing at Pilates Dynamics.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
If you want to attend Pilates classes at Pilates Dynamics you will probably have a positive experience. Many of the instructors are excellent. BUT, if you attend the Instructor Training you may have a less than satisfactory experience. I did the Pilates Reformer Instructor Training at Pilates Dynamics in April and May 2023. Andriesa Verloop, the owner, was my instructor. I received recognition for prior learning and did not do the Mat course. This was a mistake on my part; the mat work forms the foundation of Pilates. I was charged R1500 for the Mat manual and as a private (one on one) student I thought we may briefly cover a few of the key points from the Mat course during the Reformer course, as it became relevant, but that was not the case. I was told to read the manual (which I obvioulsly did) and when I asked a question regarding the mat work I was told I was on my own in that regard. I found the teaching style and material dated. The majority of the class time was spent taking dictation. Even having worked with muscles for many years as a kinesiologist (post graduate diploma kinesiopractic) and being completely fami**** with the muscle names - I still found taking dictation at a fairly swift pace (that got faster) stressful. If you are not comfortable speed writing or typing muscle names like Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi and Gastrocnemius you may have a problem. As the muscle focus of each exercise is extremely important I suggested to Andriesa that it would be helpful to have this information provided in the manual, and she explained her belief that people integrate the information by writing it down. I personally would have preferred to spend much more time doing the exercises. The objectives (e.g., to strengthen ankle-foot plantar flexor control) and contraindications (Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis) of each exercise are also dictated. The hours of training delivered became a bitter and contentious issue. When I met with Andriesa prior to committing to the course I confirmed the details as per the course outline document I was sent. When I asked if we would be scheduling 30 lecture hours for our private classes, Andriesa said it would be 20 hours and that the other 10 hours consisted of tutorials and other input, which she was vague about. When I received the time slots allocated to do the training, 19 hours had been scheduled. I was unhappy about this and wanted the extra hour scheduled. I received this response: “Yes we are aware of the 19 hours. The 20 hours are based on a group class and with private classes we usually book 16 hours. Since you have not yet done the Mat Course, we have booked 19 hours. Everyone is different and learns differently but that des not mean we will not give you the other hour. We will see how it goes with lectures and we always add an hour.” This was not what Andriesa had said when we discussed the course face to face, so this gave me an indication of what might happen in the future. After 17 hours of lectures Andreisa wrote “lectures finalised” on the time sheet next to our penultimate appointment and thus the lecture hours were ‘complete’. Three hours short of what was initially agreed. This left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. Did I need the hours we agreed upon? Absolutely. When I asked how one is supposed to create a lesson plan and bring the exercises together into a cohesive class structure, I was directed to the 2-page Pilates Dynamics sample lesson plan handout, with no further explanation. That was the extent of the lesson planning guidance. I found that inadequate. But by this stage I was aware I would not develop the level of expertise I was looking for at Pilates Dynamics, so it was not worth the ugliness of fighting for the agreed upon time. Fortunately I was in a financial position to cut my losses with Pilates Dynamics and join a Comprehensive program with a company that has an internal reputation for excellence and a global presence. There I have found exactly what I was seeking but found sorely missing at Pilates Dynamics.
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Wow, what a wonderful studio so well fitted out and the owner and instructor so professional and competent 👏🏻👏🏻🏆 they just know what part of the body to train and to strengthen the core, no more lower back pain or cracking knees and to keep one motivated to continue 👏🏻👏🏻😁 Thank you Pilates Dynamics 👏🏻👏🏻
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
Wow, what a wonderful studio so well fitted out and the owner and instructor so professional and competent 👏🏻👏🏻🏆 they just know what part of the body to train and to strengthen the core, no more lower back pain or cracking knees and to keep one motivated to continue 👏🏻👏🏻😁 Thank you Pilates Dynamics 👏🏻👏🏻
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
I enjoyed my courses at Pilates Dynamics. The Instructors were so patient with me and they helped me power through even when I thought I wouldn't make it. 100percent recommend them
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