The M·A·T Pilates Teacher-Trainer Certification Program is designed primarily for certified teachers who are studio owners and wish to open a M·A·T Pilates training center. The program can also be pursued by outstanding Pilates teachers who just want to become M·A·T Pilates teacher-trainers. Students in this program work one-on-one with Dorothee VandeWalle through an intensive apprenticeship. Students are required to attend seminars and complete some of the apprenticeship at Metropolitan Pilates. Once they return to their hometown, students are required to document their progress and send videos of their work. Dorothee requires for admission a high degree of capability and commitment. Admission to the teacher-trainer program is highly selective and is based on the following criteria:

1. Applicant must be a certified Pilates teacher from Metropolitan Pilates, Romana's Pilates, Power Pilates, or M·A·T Pilates.
2. Applicant must have been teaching as a certified teacher for the last five years.
3. Applicant must have mentored at least one apprentice who successfully completed the M·A·T Pilates Teacher Certification Program.
4. Applicant must have attended at least one continuing education per year for the last three years.
5. An interview and assessment with Dorothee VandeWalle is required.

The assessment consists of teaching clients and classes at Metropolitan Pilates. Applicants should plan to spend three days at Metropolitan Pilates for this assessment. Students are admitted in March or September of each year. The teacher-trainer program consists of three stages, certification being awarded for each stage separately. Each stage starts with the weekend seminar which is followed by one-on-one training with Dorothee. Students learn from Dorothee how to assess potential Pilates teachers, conduct teacher training seminars and classroom instruction (apprentice meetings), and monitor student progress toward completion of teacher certification. How to apply

• Download, complete and send the application form
• Submit a statement expressing your reasons to pursue this certification
• Submit your resume with the application
• Submit copies of your certificates (initial certification and continuing education)
• Schedule an interview and assessment with Dorothee

For more information, download the Teacher-Trainer Program Catalog. Completed application materials can be sent to: Metropolitan Pilates
c/o Teacher-Trainer Certification
2688 NE 49th Street
Seattle, WA 98105 Application materials are due six weeks before the start of the program.