Bridge Participation

Important information:

• Prerequisites

• Mat Seminar

• Comprehensive Seminars 

• Weekly Meetings

• Apprentice Hours

• Exams

• Application

Prerequisites

Bridge-Only: Pilates teacher with full apparatus training and currently teaching + 30 classical sessions (a combination of private, semi-private and group classes on all apparatus is ideal) + anatomy education.

Not sure if your current training is enough, or if your classical sessions have been enough?
Email us at info@TheVerticalWorkshop.com and let’s discuss.

Mat Seminar

Bridge-Only:
The Mat Seminar is built into the first seminar weekend.

Comprehensive Seminars

Bridge-Only:
Your Comprehensive Seminars are called “Bridge Seminars.” You will learn both the ideal version of the exercises and modifications for all Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced exercises. (Remember, many of our clients have injuries or ailments. We need to know how to modify and teach the client in front of us!). We will work on your teaching methodology, understanding why we do each exercise, how to transition from one exercise to the other and more!

Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wall

Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair 

Wunda Chair (cont’d), Barrels, Magic Circle

In Weekly Meetings After the Seminar: Injuries/Ailments and Special Cases (Obesity, Senior Population, Pregnancy)

Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair, Barrels, Ped-o-Pul

Weekly Meetings

Weekly meetings are an essential part of your  Bridge. This is where you learn more than we can “fit in” in the weekend seminars. For Bridge, we know you are coming from all over the world, so you may participate via the live-stream or recordings.

During these meetings, we’ll delve deeply into the following:

• Your questions

• Anatomy and biomechanics

• The Vertical Workshop Methodology of Teaching

• Injuries, ailments and special cases 

• …and more

Apprentice Hours

For some Bridge Participants, it will be helpful to have some apprentice hours. This is based on how different your current training/style is to the classical style. It’s most important that you have a successful and satisfying experience in this program. We want to make sure you get what you need. Sometimes that takes some additional work together! Let’s discuss when we get your application.

Exams

At The Vertical Workshop, we believe that exams are an opportunity for you and us to see what you know well and what you need to work. It gives us a solid chance to know how to help you even more! 

Currently, there is one exam for Bridge Participation; however, we might alter that if needed. You will be completely ready for your exam. There are no surprises. We’re looking for you to succeed!

Locations and Dates

2025 Padua, ITALY: Bridge-Only

Covid Protocol: If necessary: all participants must be willing to test each day (at own cost) and wear masks if requested. If you apply and are accepted, we will share the full details and CDC guidelines.

Unless there is an unforeseen circumstance, the seminar will be taught by Shari Berkowitz.

Bridge Participation students must attend all 4 seminars:

Seminar #1 January 30-February 2 
Seminar #2 March 6-9 (this date is subject to change…confirmation coming soon)
Seminar #3 April 24-27
Seminar #4 June 5-8

Studio: La Forza in Equilibrio Pilates
https://www.laforzainequilibrio.it
Padua, ITALY

Tuition

Bridge-Only Europe 2025:
$7000 early registration prior to October 1, 2024
$7500 on or after October 1, 2024
Registration requirement is a completed application and payment of the deposit of $1000.
Tuition payment can be made in full prior to the Seminar #1 or in four installments (paid in full prior to Seminar #4) to be discussed with Shari.

Application/Registration

Please email Shari at info@TheVerticalWorkshop.com if you have any questions.