Polestar Pilates Conference
Last published DD MMM YYYY This is for page description or overview where applicable.Focus Pilates is proud to host the first Polestar Pilates Conference in Singapore. We have the pleasure of presenting World class presenters Deborah Lessen, Dawnna Wayburne & Dav Cohen. This is a special opportunity for all Pilates Instructors, trainee instructors and Pilates practioners to develop their Pilates knowledge from the experts!
People from all Pilates methods are welcome!!
Don't Miss
- Pre-conference on the 17-July (for Pilates clients/instructors)
- Polestar conference on 18-19July (All Pilates instructors/trainees, advanced practitioners)
Schedule
Pre-Conference Workshops Thursday 16th July
| Pre-conference Master Classes 16th July by Dav Cohen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue: Focus Pilates | |||
| Allegro Symmetry and Balance | 11.00-12.30pm | 90min | S$70 |
| Allegro for Sports Conditioning | 1.00-2.30pm | 90min | S$70 |
| Pilates Arc workshop | 4.00-5.30pm | 90min | S$65 |
| The importance of inner unit and “core stability” for back rehabilitation (Recommended for Health care practitioners such as GP’s, surgeons, physiotherapists, osteopaths etc. | 6.30-8.00pm | 90min | S$45 |
Pre-Conference Workshops Friday 17th July
| Pre-conference Master Classes 17th July by Dav Cohen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue: Focus Pilates | |||
| Allegro Symmetry and Balance | 10.30-12.00pm | 90min | S$70 |
| Allegro for Sports Conditioning | 12.30-2.00pm | 90min | S$70 |
| Small Props class (Matwork) | 3.30-5.00pm | 90min | S$60 |
| The importance of inner unit and “core stability” for back rehabilitation (Recommended for Health care practitioners such as GP’s, surgeons, physiotherapists, osteopaths etc. | 6.30-8.00pm | 90min | S$45 |
Polestar Pilates Conference Singapore Saturday & Sunday 18-19th July
| 18th July 2009 Saturday | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | |
| 8.15-8.45 | Registration | Registration | Registration | Registration |
| 8.45-9.45 | Pre-Pilates master class (DL) |
Baby arc master class (DC) |
How’s your teaser? (DW) |
How’s your teaser? (DW) |
| 9.45-10.00 | Tea Break | |||
| 10.00-1.00 | Carola’s Reformer Progression (DL) |
Teaching Skills (DC) |
Teaching Skills (DC) |
Effects of age & stress on Human Movement (DW) |
| 1.00-2.15 | Lunch | |||
| 2.15-4.15 | Exploring Pilates Natural Movt (DL) |
Exploring Pilates Natural Movt (DL) |
Men on Mats (DW) |
Studio exercises for disc injuries(DC) |
| 4.15-4.30 | Tea Break | |||
| 4.30-6.00 | Int/Adv Mat flow (DW) |
Int/Adv Mat flow (DW) |
Pilates for Sports Conditioning (DD) |
Beyond core control (DC) |
| 6.00-8.00 | Reception at Singapore Arts Museum | |||
| 19th July 2009 Sunday | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | |
| 8.15-8.45 | Registration | Registration | Registration | Registration |
| 8.45-9.45 | How’s your teaser? (DW) |
How’s your teaser? (DW) |
Pre-Pilates master class (DL) |
Baby arc master class (DC) |
| 9.45-10.00 | Tea Break | |||
| 10.00-1.00 | Teaching Skills (DC) |
Effects of age & stress on Human Movement (DW) |
Carola’s Reformer Progressions (DL) |
Teaching Skills (DC) |
| 1.00-2.15 | Lunch | |||
| 2.15-4.15 | Men on Mats (DW) |
Studio exercises for disc injuries(DC) |
Exploring Pilates Natural Movt (DL) |
Exploring Pilates Natural Movt (DL) |
| 4.15-4.30 | Tea Break | |||
| 4.30-6.00 | Pilates for Sports Conditioning (DD) |
Beyond core control (DC) |
Int/Adv Mat flow (DW) |
Int/Adv Mat flow (DW) |
| Key: Dawnna Wayburne (DW) | Dav Cohen (DC) | Deborah Lessen (DL) | Daniel Dittmar (DD) | ||||
Download the Polestar Conference Registration form
Note:
- Please note full conference participants (2 day conference) must choose group A,B,C or D. This is your group for the full 2 days, please indicate a 2nd and if possible a 3rd preference when registering and we will do our utmost to put you in your first or second choice.
- 1 day or ½ day participants must indicate the group, the day and if ½ day, whether the afternoon or morning sessions. Please indicate a 2nd and 3rd preference. Booking preference is given to full conference participants.
- Early bird discount and goodie bags are for full conference (2 days) participants only.
Download session topic outlines.
Conference Fees
| Attendance options and Fees | Normal Price (SG$) | Polestar Students/Focus Pilates clients (SG$) | Polestar Graduates (SG$) | Polestar CECs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Discount (additional 5% off) if paid before 01/05/09 Full schedule only Full schedule approx.14.5hrs Inclusive of 4 tea-breaks |
$580 | $551 | $493 | 11 |
| Day 1 OR Day 2 Inclusive of 2 tea-breaks |
$377 | $358 | $320 | 5.5 |
| ½ Day (morning or afternoon only of same day) | $245 | $233 | $208 | 2.5 |
Pre-requisites
- Pre-Conference master classes (Pilates students, instructors or trainee instructors)
- Polestar Pilates Conference (Pilates instructors or trainees of any method, advanced Pilates practitioners (more than 50 hours of classes) may attend but please bear in mind that material is primarily for Pilates Instructors or trainee instructors.



