Fletcher Floorwork® Course

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Fletcher Floorwork®?

How is this Course structured?

How much does this Course cost?

Is there a registration deadline?

Who should take this Course?

May I take the Fletcher Floorwork® Course if I do not work
or teach in a related profession?

How does the licensing process work?

How much is the Fletcher Floorwork® licensing fee?

How long will my Fletcher Floorwork® license be valid for?

How do I maintain my Fletcher Floorwork® license?

What should I bring to this Course?

Are there any preparations I need to make for this Course?

Where will the Course be held?

What is the Course schedule?

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

Are you interested in hosting this Course at your location/country?

What is Fletcher Floorwork®?

Ron Fletcher’s early study with Yeichi Nimura, Martha Graham, and Agnes De Mille has given the Fletcher Floorwork® a distinctive artistic flare. The original Pilates mat work is a prescribed series of exercises characterized by flexibility, strength, centering, control, flowing motion and breathing. The Fletcher Floorwork® explores these exercises in thoughtful and creative expressions that depart from the classic structure. However, he does not depart from the intention of the movement. The basic mechanics of spinal motion are maintained in simple exercise patterns. These patterns are developed through exploration of breath, dimension of movement and quality of movement. Creativity within the presentation of material allows the teacher to meet the needs of individual students and keeps the material constantly challenging and original. Ron feels that a good movement program demands the stimulus of change to keep the mind and body “at the ready.” The presentation of movement with breath and spirit allows a simple exercise class to transcend into an artistic expression that uplifts the heart through joy of movement.

Many students and teachers familiar with other exercise programs feel that Fletcher Pilates® has greater adaptability. It can be simple for patient rehabilitation or demanding for the advanced student. Ron feels that, “instructors teach recipes and teachers teach movement”. The Fletcher Pilates® allows the teacher to meet the needs of the student rather than the student meeting the needs of the program.

Participation in Fletcher Floorwork®:

• Enhances intersegmental motion in the spine;
• Strengthens the muscles of the trunk and extremities;
• Increases flexibility with control;
• Teaches awareness of the center;
• Employs movement patterns for cognitive stimulus;
• Increases spatial awareness through direction change and use of focus;

How is this Course structured?

Fletcher Floorwork® Course has two levels:
1) Licensing Course
2) Advanced Course
A pre requisite for the licensing course is the Fletcher Pilates® ABC’s Course.
The Licensing Course is a pre requisite to attend the Advanced Course.

How much does the Licensing Course cost?

Course fees as follow:

1 day ABC’s Course S$400

1 day Licensing Course S$800

1.5 days Advanced Course S$1,000

The fees above are inclusive of instruction and licensing by a comprehensively trained teacher and one copy of the course manual.
(Prices subject to change without prior notice)

Is there a registration deadline?

The registration deadline for this event is 2 weeks prior to the event start date. To inquire about the possibility of registering for this event past the registration deadline, please contact the number(s) given for each location.

These requests will be granted based on space availability.

Who should take this Course?

This Course is designed primarily for Pilates and other movement therapy teachers, but also provides an excellent continuing education opportunity for Physical and Massage Therapist as well as Personal and Athletic Trainers.

May I take the Fletcher Floorwork® Course if I do not work or teach in a related profession?

YES! We welcome intermediate/advanced students of a variety of movement disciplines to take this course for personal information and practice. Should you have questions or concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you, please contact the number(s) given for each location.

How does the licensing process work?

The process includes a written test as well as a Performance Evaluation of basic Fletcher Floorwork® skills. The skills involved in this examination process will be taught and reviewed throughout the Course.

If you plan to apply for Licensing rights to teach the Fletcher Floorwork®, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

• Pilates, Dance, Yoga, Gyrotonic, Feldenkrais, Alexander or other comprehensively trained movement therapy professional
• Physical Therapist
• Personal Trainer
• Athletic Trainer

All qualifying individuals must bring documentation of current professional license or ceritificate in order to participate in the Licensing portion of this course.

To find out whether you are eligible to license to teach this work, please contact number(s) given per location.

How much is the Fletcher Floorwork® licensing fee?

The first year licensing fee is included in the course fee.

How long will my Fletcher Floorwork® license be valid for?

Your initial license will be valid through December 31 of the following year. For example, if you successfully complete the licensing requirements in April 2010, your initial license will be valid through December 2011 - at which point you will be eligible to renew your license. Licenses may be renewed on a yearly basis.

How do I maintain my Fletcher Floorwork® license?

It’s easy! To maintain your annual Fletcher Floorwork® license, you are required to take private sessions or group classes (for a total of 3 hours) focused on the Floorwork with a Qualified Fletcher Teacher. This session should be documented, signed by your teacher, and submitted to the Ron Fletcher Company at the time of renewal. It is strongly suggested that you take the advanced Fletcher Floorwork® Advanced Course to further your education and understanding of this work. You must also renew your license by paying the annual licensing fee of US$50.

What should I bring to this course?

A Fletcher Braided Towel, which may be purchased at www.fletcherpilates.com or through your Fletcher Pilates Teacher… and a desire to learn!

Are there any further preparations I need to make for this course?

Please read the Fletcher Class Protocol sheet that will be included in your confirmation email.

Where will this course be held?

See the Calendar to find out the locations/studios

What is the course schedule?

For exact dates see the Calendar for each location/studio.

The one-day Licensing course starts at 9:00am and finishes at 4:00pm (lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm). The licensing portion is from 4:00-6:00pm on the same day.
For advanced course, time is 10:00am to 5:00pm on the first day and 10:00am to 1:00pm on the second day.

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

All Cancellations must be received in writing. Please send/fax a written, dated cancellation notice to the address of the location which you will be taking the Course.

If cancellation is received up to one month prior to event start date, a full refund of Program fees, less a S$75 administration fee, will be issued. Cancellations made less than one month prior to event start date are not eligible for a refund. Please allow 2-4 weeks for your refund to be processed.

In the event that iPilates Pte Ltd should have to cancel an event due to low enrollment or illness, all students will be given one month notice prior to event start date, and will be refunded in full within 30 days of cancellation.

Are you interested to host this Course at your location/country?

The iPilates Hosting Program allows you to have a Fletcher Pilates Teacher cum Facilitator deliver this Course on-site at your facility.
For more information check out iPilates Host Program.

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