NEXT 10 WEEK BLOCK BEGINS 14th JULY

WHAT IS THE BALANCE & CONTROL ALLEGRO PROGRAMME?
Business directors Bruce Hildebrand and Megan Steers have developed a special programme specifically for the studio. The programme is a progressive series guiding participants through the Pilates Reformer repertoire. The classes incorporate all the traditional Pilates Principles - the key elements of Alignment, Breathing and Centering, with a modern application to improve trunk and pelvis stabilisation.

The goal is to allow clients to progress from beginner to advanced repertoire through a series of classes. Once participants are able to successfully perform a series level, they can progress onto the next level. This ensures class members are of similar experience and ability and allows the class to flow. This is something we identify as a high priority when it comes to joining a class, so is something we will work very hard at providing for you.

HOW ARE THE CLASSES RUN?
Class Terms:
Allegro classes will be launched at Balance & Control in March 2008 with an INTRODUCTORY BLOCK of 5 classes to begin this new programme. The FULL TIMETABLE will be run in terms for 10 classes, to coincide with the school term. Reduced programmes may run over the school holiday periods. You may begin anytime during the term, and commit to the remainder of that term. As we find with many Pilates participants - that once you have tried these classes you will just want to continue!!!

Class Levels:
Class levels are divided into: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED levels
Classes are structured for you to progress through sequentially. If you have previous experience with Pilates and feel that you wish to enter the programme at either the Intermediate or Advanced levels, you will be required to attend a 1:1 private consultation to allow the teacher to assess which level of class you are most suited to. This ensures participants in each class gain maximum benefit from each class. Advanced classes are not yet scheduled in the timetable, but will be added as the groups develop.

Duration:
Classes run for 1hr. and places limited to 8 participants to maximise effectiveness of instruction.

Safety:
If you chose to begin attending the programme starting part-way through a term, you will be required to attend a safety and precautions session. This session can be done prior to your first lesson, and is an important element of your learning considering safe set-up of the machine, spring tensions, and safety techniques for the Allegro bed. Participation prior to completing this session is not permitted for safety reasons.

Class Fees:
Allegro Series: $250 for Series of Ten Classes
Rehab Allegro $300 for Series of Ten Classes
Series are strictly limited to 10 week terms as published.
If for any reason you are unable to attend a class within a term, then you may attend a catch-up class within the same term, if there is availability in another class during the same week. Please note that refunds will not be given. For safety reasons, any catch-up classes must be either to the same or lesser levels. There are special considerations when attending catch-up sessions for those attending the Rehab Series. Please discuss this with your Physiotherapist teacher.