BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Course and Certification plus Dance Specialization
Summer Intensive taught by Karen Clippinger at CSULB
July 14-23 and August 7-17, 2009

◊ The Body Arts and Science (BASI) Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Course and Certification was established by Pilates Master Teacher Rael Isacowitz in 1995. This program integrates the original work of Joseph Pilates with current scientific knowledge. The course covers extensive Pilates repertoire, as well as valuable theoretical and practical information related to postural analysis, Pilates exercise analysis, and exercise program design. BASI is recognized for offering one of the most comprehensive and prestigious Pilates training programs available. It has been offered in Australia, Austria, Brazil, England, Germany, Israel, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and South Africa, as well as at numerous sites in the United States.

◊ The BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training Course and Certification plus Dance Specialization covers the twelve modules taught at other BASI sites. These modules include extensive traditional Pilates repertoire utilizing mats, the reformer, Cadillac, wunda chair, and barrel; emphasizing effective cueing, their kinesiological basis, and modifications for different skill levels and select populations. This unique offering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), also includes dance-specific repertoire (mat and Pilates apparatus) developed by Karen Clippinger to help improve key areas such as extensions, arabesques, turnout, and ankle-foot control. While some of this repertoire is primarily appropriate for dancers, figure skaters, and gymnasts, other exercises can be used with general populations for fun and variety. Prior dance experience is not required.

This course is designed in an intensive format to facilitate attendance by students, teachers, and out of town participants. Past participants have come from Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oklahoma, Washington, Austria, China, England, South Africa, and Switzerland, as well as many local areas. However, due to this intensive format some prior Pilates experience is recommended, and a basic understanding of anatomy is very helpful. Participants without any background in anatomy may want to consider taking the Applied Anatomy with Clay workshop offered in June (a $25 reduction in price for the Anatomy workshop will be offered to Certification participants). Certification participants are also encouraged to register early, so that they can use their study packet to help prepare for the course.

◊ Certification Requirements

Course Attendance (hours may vary slightly based on class size):

July 14-17 (9am to 6pm), July 18 (Open review/Practice 10am to 2pm),
July 19-22 (9am to 6pm), July 23 (Testing 9am to 2pm)

August 7-10 (9am to 6pm), August 11 (Open review/Practice 10am to 2pm),
August 12- 15 (9am to 6pm), August 16 (Open day for study)
August 17 (Testing 9am to 3pm)

Exams: Participants must achieve a grade of 70% or higher on written and practical exams related to theory and repertoire.

Other Requirements:
100 Observation hours (at an approved studio)
200 Practice teaching hours
100 Practical hours
(Participants may request to reduce these hours on the basis of experience)

Cost:
General $3600
Student rate $3300
(cost includes course, exams, course study guide, and the full set of BASI course workbooks)

◊ More Information

For more information call: (562) 985-7041 or
E-mail: kcdancescience@earthlink.net

◊ Registration

To register for this course:
1) Fill out the registration form (PDF) and e-mail or mail a copy of it to Karen Clippinger or

2) E-mail or call and request a brochure be sent to your address and return the attached registration form by mail