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Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus Teacher Certification .
The Balanced Body® specialty module covering the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) and Tower systems, programming, sequencing, and professional teaching application. This module prepares instructors to teach safely and confidently across rehabilitation, athletic conditioning, and advanced movement settings.
FORMAT
In-studio or Live Online
PREREQUISITE
Movement Principles (M.01)
TUITION
$750 + materials
DURATION
TBD
WHAT IT IS
Advanced Trapeze Table and Cadillac training for certified Pilates teachers.
The Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus module expands an instructor’s ability to teach across diverse populations while maintaining classical principles and contemporary application. You’ll develop confidence in programming, sequencing, equipment setup, safety, and teaching the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) repertoire while learning applications that extend to Tower-based equipment.
UPCOMING COHORTS
TBD
In-studio (Beverly Hills)
CURRICULUM
What you'll learn.
Four core competencies that expand your teaching beyond the Reformer and into the full Pilates apparatus system.
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Trapeze Table (Cadillac) Repertoire
Learn foundational through advanced Trapeze Table (Cadillac) exercises while understanding their application across Tower-based equipment.
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Programming Across Equipment
Develop the ability to integrate Cadillac work into balanced programs that complement Mat, Reformer training.
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Special Populations & Rehabilitation Applications
Learn how apparatus work supports post-rehabilitation, postural improvement, athletic performance, and pre/postnatal programming.
04
Equipment Setup & Safety
Master equipment configuration, spring selection, safety procedures, and best practices for teaching with confidence
WHO IT’S FOR
Built for the comprehensive teacher.
Comprehensive Pilates Teachers
Complete the third pillar of Balanced Body® certification and become a fully credentialed instructor.
Rehab & Physical Therapy Pros
Apparatus is the bridge between clinical work and Pilates — essential for hybrid practices.
THE PATHWAY
Where Movement Principles fits in your training.
Every Balanced Body® module builds on the foundation laid in M.01. Once complete, you can train in any order — pay per module, at your own pace.
M. 01
MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES
Movement science foundation.
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M. 02
MAT PILATES
3 progressive levels • 16 hrs each.
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M. 03
REFORMER PILATES
3 progressive levels • 16 hrs each.
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M. 04
TRAPEZE TABLE & APPARATUS
Specialty apparatus deep dive.
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FAQ
Common questions.
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No. While many teachers complete Reformer before Apparatus because the repertoire shares similar principles and progressions, students may customize their certification pathway based on their goals and interests.
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For many Pilates instructors, yes. The Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus module expands your teaching beyond the Reformer, helping you work with a wider variety of clients and movement goals. You’ll build confidence teaching advanced apparatus exercises, improve your programming skills, and develop a more comprehensive understanding of Pilates, making you a more versatile and well-rounded instructor.
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This module is designed for Pilates instructors who want to expand their teaching beyond the Reformer. It’s ideal for certified instructors, teachers completing their Balanced Body® certification, and movement professionals who want to confidently teach the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), deepen their apparatus knowledge, and work with a broader range of clients, including post-rehabilitation, athletic, and advanced populations.
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Yes. The Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus curriculum is designed for instructors working with a variety of apparatus, including the Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Allegro® Tower of Power®, Half Trapeze, and Wall Tower. While hands-on practice is important, the principles, programming, and teaching skills taught in the course apply across multiple apparatus systems.
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While Reformer training focuses on teaching movement using the Reformer, the Trapeze Table & Apparatus module expands your skills to the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) and introduces programming concepts that apply to Tower-based equipment. You’ll learn advanced apparatus exercises, equipment setup, safety, sequencing, and applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation, athletic, and advanced clients. Together, these modules help you build a more comprehensive teaching skill set.
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The Balanced Body® Trapeze Table & Apparatus module focuses on the Trapeze Table (Cadillac) repertoire while introducing programming and teaching applications that extend to Tower-based equipment, including the Allegro® Tower of Power®, Half Trapeze, and Wall Tower. You’ll also learn equipment setup, safety, maintenance, sequencing, and applications for beginning, post-rehabilitation, and advanced clients.
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The Trapeze Table (Cadillac) is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates equipment. It supports everything from gentle rehabilitation exercises to advanced athletic training, allowing instructors to teach clients with a wide variety of needs and abilities. Completing this module broadens your teaching skills and prepares you to deliver more comprehensive Pilates programming.
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Many instructors choose the Trapeze Table & Apparatus module after completing Reformer training because it builds on the movement principles and teaching skills they’ve already developed. The Trapeze Table (Cadillac) expands your ability to teach a wider range of exercises and support clients from rehabilitation through advanced performance, making it a valuable next step in a comprehensive Pilates education.