The United States Pilates Association�, LLC (U.S.P.A.�)

& The Pilates Loft Present:

A Day of Continuing Education @

The Pilates Loft

2407 Columbia Pike, Suite 100, Arlington, VA

Saturday, June 6, 2020 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Instructed By

2nd Generation Instructors

David Freeman

&

Peter Fiasca

**

All Seminars $ 300 (8 CEC's)*

David Freeman

David Freeman is a principal and Teacher Trainer for the United States Pilates Association�, LLC (U.S.P.A.�). He began his pilates training in New York in the mid 1990s. His bad back brought him to the doorsteps of the New York Pilates Studio � Teacher Certification Program. David trained extensively with and was certified in 1999 as an Authentic Pilates ™ Instructor by Master Teacher and Elder Romana Kryzanowska. He is the owner of The Pilates Institute ™ of Ft. Lauderdale established in 2001. David has been a Teacher Trainer since 2005 and has along with other U.S.P.A. � Teacher Trainers have certified hundreds of classical pilates instructors over the past 15 years. David is actively involved in the educational programs of the U.S.P.A. � and teaches seminars and workshops throughout the United States. David has also trained and observed with Pilates Elders Lolita San Miguel, Ron Fletcher, Mary Bowen and Jay Grimes. David also trained extensively with Master Teacher Bob Liekens who recently passed away. Now with more than 20 years of Pilates teaching experience, David at the age of 75 is convinced that his pilates training has been instrumental in curing his back issues and keeping his Mind, Body and Spirit in balance. David is a graduate of Georgetown Law Center and is currently retired from the practice of law devoting his time and attention to the Pilates Methodolgy and the United States Pilates Association. �. David’s essay ‘My Voyage Through the World of Pilates” has been published in “Voices of Classical Pilates” a collection of essays from 28 Classical Pilates Teachers, edited by Peter Fiasca, Ph.D., Amy Babia Bergesen, Ph.D and Suzzane Michelle Diffine, M.A. As a result of his close connection with Romana, David was interviewed at Pilates Anytime, on the influence of Romana Kryzanowska on the Pilates Methodology (subscription to Pilates Anytime needed to access interview) (http://www.pilatesanytime.com/workshopview/1745/video/Pilates-David-Freeman-on-Romana-by-David-Freeman). David has also been featured in the September/October 2016 Issue of Pilates Style Magazine In their Powerhouse Section entitled “Fountain of Youth”.

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Peter Fiasca

Peter Fiasca’s unique perspective comes from years of experience as a Romana Kryzanowska certified Pilates teacher. His many years of study culminate into intriguing and fun workshops that periodically highlight the interrelationship between traditional Pilates and overall health. Because of his extensive work as a teacher trainer, instructors, students and the public can benefit from Peter's insights into the traditional Pilates method. Peter’s devotion with Pilates began in 1988, when he took his first class at Wee-Tai Hom’s studio in Manhattan. As his passion grew, he pursued teacher training at Drago’s Gym, receiving certification in 1998 from famed master teacher Romana Kryzanowska. Over the years, he honed his teaching and his practice with regular lessons from Romana, as well as from master trainers Jay Grimes, Kathy Grant, and other distinguished, traditional instructors. Peter continues to study the work and has dedicated himself to the preservation of the Pilates method, creating the ClassicalPilates.net worldwide directory of traditional instructors. Producer and director of the award-winning Classical Pilates Technique series of six DVDs and author of the critically reviewed companion book, Discovering Pure Classical Pilates, The United States Pilates Association � LLC Classical Pilates Symposium September 16-17, 2016 he has been a frequent guest instructor at training centers throughout the U.S., Europe, and South America. Peter’s book is translated into Spanish language: Descubriendo el Pilates Cl�sico. During 2013 he released a new book titled Voices of Classical Pilates, which is an extraordinary collection of essays written by 28 well-respected professional Classical Pilates teachers. Peter appeared in Romana Kryzanowska’s first commercial DVD project, demonstrating the Pilates Mat workout, as well as the DVD "Pilates Revealed," with master teacher Jay Grimes.

Seminar Schedule

Seminar 1: 9:00am-11:00am (2 CEUs)

The Cadillac “Bednasium”: Workshop participants will practice a wide selection Cadillac exercises—basic, intermediate, advanced, super advanced—that emphasize athletic dynamics, strong energy and coordination. Students will improve understanding of traditional Pilates technique as well as increase physical skill combining dimensions of placement, range of motion, balance, shape, articulation and flowing movement. Traditional Pilates technique and teaching skills will be discussed throughout The Cadillac Bednasium workshop.

Seminar 2: 11:00am-12:30pm (2 CEUs)

Pilates & Parkinson's - "Pilates Can Help": A overview of the benefits Pilates can offer to all Parkinson clients with emphasis on specific exercises in the classical repertoire that can applied and the modifications to make them more beneficial.

Seminar 3:  1:00pm - 3:00pm (2 CEUs)

Wunda Chair, High Chair & Arm Chair:  Participants will practice a wide range of Wunda Chair, High Chair and Arm Chair exercises that range from basic, intermediate, to advanced levels. Principles of placement, range of motion, balance, shape, articulation, flow, and dynamics will be discussed. Traditional Pilates technique and teaching skills will be analyzed throughout this workshop.

Seminar 4:  3:00pm - 5:00pm (2 CEUs)

Teaching to the Straps and Springs: Romana was always harping on the fact that during the movements, the springs should not wobble and the straps should always have tension. Are we paying attention to these elements enough when we teach? Bouncing springs means the wrong muscles are being used and loose straps show a lack of control. The Seminar will feature an interactive review of numerous movements on all equipment to demonstrate how the concentration on these two items will lead to a better workout in line with what Romana and Joe wanted.

PLEASE NOTE: Seminars will begin promptly, please plan to arrive earlier to sign in.