Workshop

Moving to Music

with M Valentin

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About This Workshop

In this online Pilate workshops, you'll learn about the power of music when teaching reformer classes. Valentin teaches how to decipher a song and demonstrates the markings. Three styles of music (Latin, rock, and classical guitar) are broken down graphically and aurally while matching choreography is constructed to the style and tempo of the music.Several benefits, tips, and recommendations regarding musical choice are offered.You will be able to decode a rhythmic piece while incorporating simple pilates choreography. In addition, you will see the client connect the mind and body awareness within the realm of musicality.

Concepts & Techniques

  • Establishing rhythm
  • Establishing musical genres
  • Basic reformer choreography paired to music
  • Programming classes with music

Objectives

  • Learn the benefits of music in pilates training
  • Learn how to decipher musical phrases into a visual representation
  • Watch the client take the musical cues and concentrate on purposeful motor planning
  • Learn how three different styles of music elicit three styles of movement

Props & Equipment

  • Reformer

Workshop Level

  • Advanced
  • Intermediate

Duration & Access

This workshop is  approximately 1.2 hours  long and you have 30 days of access — No expiration for Forever Access Members

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M Valentin

About M Valentin

In November of 2004, I opened my studio, Pilates Body by Valentin. My previous ballet, competitive aerobics and professional affiliation with such prestigious longstanding companies such as Nike and Reebok had led me to …

Feedback on Moving to Music

Coming from a dance background and always craving music and choreography fusion when I exercise, I am absolutely thrilled that Pilates with music choreography exists! Thank you so much for this workshop and for opening the door for Pilates instructors to be able to choreograph and teach their classes with music!
Monica W
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Featured Student Feedback

Monica W

Coming from a dance background and always craving music and choreography fusion when I exercise, I am absolutely thrilled that Pilates with music choreography exists! Thank you so much for this workshop and for opening the door for Pilates instructors to be able to choreograph and teach their classes with music!

Rachel A

Looking forward to implementing this in reformer classes!

Peggy K

I found this course very useful. Excellent content taught by a seasoned pro and demonstrated by a competent student. Thank you!

Barbara S

Great fun

Howard K

Absolutely enjoyed this workshop. Learned a new way to add music other than just gut instinct.

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