Join Us for Immersion Week at The Pilates Center

June 18–21, 2025 | Boulder, CO & Zoom

We’re thrilled to invite you to Immersion Week 2025, a four-day experience designed to bring together our vibrant Pilates community—trainees, graduates, and teachers alike—for a deep dive into the work we all love.

From June 18–21, The Pilates Center in Boulder will host a full schedule of workshops, classes, and private sessions led by our expert faculty. Whether you’re looking to refine your teaching, earn CECs, or simply reconnect with the joy of the work, Immersion Week offers something for everyone.

What to Expect

Each day features multiple workshops and classes, exploring everything from exercise sequencing and technique, to pedagogy and history. You’ll move, observe, discuss, and question—all in the company of fellow passionate learners.

And if you can’t make it to Boulder? Join us online. All workshops are available via Zoom, and recordings will be available to participants for 30 days after the event.

Why Immersion Week Matters

More than a continuing education opportunity, Immersion Week is about community. It’s about showing up to share space with others who care deeply about this method, its roots, and its future. There’s power in learning together—in real time—and seeing how each of us continues to grow within this work.

Whether you’re attending for the classes, the connections, or the clarity, you’ll leave feeling energized, inspired, and supported.

Pricing 

Privates
TPC Teachers– $125
Amy Taylor Alpers – $150

Classes In-Person & Zoom

 Equipment – $50
Mat –  $40

Workshops In-Person & Zoom
1 Hour Workshop $55
2 Hour Workshops $110
3 Hour Workshops $165

Graduates, Host Advisors, and Trainees will receive their membership discount when they sign up.

Private, OT, and Exam request email kelli@thepilatescenter.com.

Schedule Overview

All times are MST

Wednesday, June 18

• 12:00 p.m. – Intermediate Reformer: Sing Song w/ Amy Taylor Alpers
• 12:00 p.m. – Intermediate Mat w/ Aubrey Dalke
• 1:00 p.m. – Teaching Skills: Layering Exercises w/ Aubrey Dalke
• 2:00 p.m. – Modifications & Working Level w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 3:00 p.m. – Trainee Mat w/ Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins
• 3:00 p.m. – Trainee Reformer w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 4:00 p.m. – Advanced Mat: Side Series w/ Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins
• 5:00 p.m. – History of The Pilates Center w/ Amy Taylor Alpers

Thursday, June 19

• 8:00 a.m. – Partnering w/ Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins
• 9:00 a.m. – Int/Adv Reformer (Observation & Zoom) w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 10:00 a.m. – Advanced Reformer (Hybrid) w/ Amy Taylor Alpers
• 11:00 a.m. – Advanced Mat (Hybrid) w/ Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins
• 1:00–2:50 p.m. – 3 Exercises on 3 Different Apparatus w/ Kaile & Kelli
• 3:00 p.m. – Trainee Reformer w/ Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins
• 3:00 p.m. – Trainee Mat w/ Kaile Ziemba

Friday, June 20

• 9:00 a.m. – Tower w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 9:00 a.m. – Int/Adv Chair w/ Sue Hiller
• 10:00 a.m. – Using Props to Assist Clients w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 11:00 a.m. – Intention of the Teacher Training Program w/ Amy Taylor Alpers
• 12:00 p.m. – Host Advisor Meeting
• 12:00 p.m. – Symposium & Q&A Session w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 3:00–5:50 p.m. – Pilates Demystified: Foundations for Success w/ Debora Kolwey

Saturday, June 21

• 9:00–10:50 a.m. – Cue Activity & Blind OT (Host Advisor Meeting)
• 11:00 a.m. – Trainee Chair w/ Kaile Ziemba
• 11:00 a.m. – HA Int/Adv Reformer w/ Amy Taylor Alpers
• 11:50 a.m. – HA Advanced Mat w/ Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins
• 12:00–2:50 p.m. – Bony Landmarks & Muscle Patterning w/ Amy Taylor Alpers

For Trainees:

If you’d like to schedule an exam or observation teaching (OT) during Immersion Week, please reach out to Kelli directly at kelli@thepilatescenter.com to reserve your spot.

We can’t wait to welcome you—whether in Boulder or online. Let’s come together to study, sweat, and support one another in this meaningful work.

See you at Immersion!

Teaching Skills Workshop –  – Aubrey Dalke 

Wednesday, June 18th 1-1:50 pm

https://momence.com/s/116019864

In this workshop, trainees will explore the teaching skill of layering exercises, using the Teaching Critique Sheet as a guide. The focus will be on identifying fundamental movement skills and recognizing the relationships between exercises—how each one builds on the last and prepares the body for what comes next. It will help you see the intentional progression within the Pilates Method and practice communicating that clarity in your teaching. There’s nothing haphazard about this work—every exercise has a purpose.

Modifications & Working Level – Kaile Ziemba

Wednesday, June 18th 2-2:55 pm

https://momence.com/s/114717864

Do you find it challenging to level up your Pilates?  Have you or your clients plateaued at a certain level and want more from your Pilates practice?  Being able to do higher level exercises increases our fitness level and reflects that we are closer to uniform development. In this workshop we will re-evaluate how and when to use modifications.  We will make sure we are not modifying unknowingly or too often to assure we increase our strength and mobility to better organize our bodies and achieve our full potential.

Advanced Mat – Side Series – Kelli Burhalter Hutchins 

Wednesday, June 18th 4-4:55 pm

https://momence.com/s/114717906

Balancing on one arm is no easy feat—but it’s a skill that can be developed with the right tools and understanding. In this one-hour workshop, we’ll break down the final side series of the Advanced Mat—Kneeling Side Kicks, Side Bend, Twist 1, and Twist 2—and explore the foundational strength, control, and support needed to execute each exercise with confidence.

Whether you’re working toward these movements or refining your approach, this session will help you build the power, precision, and alignment necessary to truly own these one-arm challenges.

History of The Pilates Center – Amy Taylor Alpers 

Wednesday, June 18th 5-5:55 pm

https://momence.com/s/114717905

Join Amy Taylor Alpers for a reflective journey through the founding of The Pilates Center and the creation of its teacher training program. Amy will share her personal story—how her time studying under Romana Kryzanowska shaped her teaching, and how she and her sister Rachel Taylor Segel built one of the first comprehensive programs rooted in Romana’s classical work.

This conversation will also explore a pivotal moment in Pilates history: the trademark lawsuit of the 1990s. Amy will speak from her experience about how she and Rachel became key figures in the case—how their decision to speak up placed them at odds with parts of the classical community, despite their unwavering respect and commitment to what Romana had taught them.

This is an opportunity to hear directly from Amy about the complexities of lineage, loyalty, and leadership, and how TPC’s mission continues to honor the tradition while moving it forward.

Partnering – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 

Thursday, June 19th 8-8:55 am

https://momence.com/s/115886797

Partnering clients is a hands-on skill that requires both practice and precision. This workshop will cover essential partnering techniques designed to support your clients safely—without compromising your own body in the process. You’ll learn how to use your body mechanics effectively to protect yourself from strain and injury, while still offering meaningful, responsive support.

The session will demonstrate a variety of strategies for different exercises and teaching scenarios, with an emphasis on staying strong, aligned, and sustainable through long teaching days. Whether you’re new to partnering or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will help you build confidence and longevity in your teaching practice.

3 Exercises on 3 Different Apparatus – Kaile Ziemba & Kelli Burhalter Hutchins 

Thursday, June 19th 1-2:55 pm

https://momence.com/s/115886844

The incredibly intuitive design of Pilates lies in the fact that it’s a method—a system built with intention and purpose. In this workshop, we’ll compare and contrast the same exercise across three different pieces of equipment.

Through this exploration, we’ll discuss why one version might serve your client better than another and how each apparatus offers unique feedback. By deepening your understanding of how to use the method—rather than working around it—you’ll discover that you don’t have to modify as often.

The more clearly you see the method, the more directly your clients can access the full benefits of each exercise.

Using Props to Assist Clients – Kaile Ziemba

Friday, June 20th 10-10:55 am

https://momence.com/s/115886893

In this workshop, we’ll explore the nuance of using props as an extension of your hands—tools for guiding, supporting, and partnering with your client. When used intentionally, props can play a pivotal role in helping clients access an exercise more fully.

Rather than being crutches or distractions, props can enhance your client’s understanding, build confidence, and encourage greater ownership of their bodies and their workouts. We’ll discuss how to choose and use props that facilitate progress—while staying true to the design and integrity of the Pilates method.

Intention of Teacher Training Program – Amy Taylor Alpers 

Friday, June 20th 11-11:55 am

https://momence.com/s/115886910

The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program was developed with the support of Romana Kryzanowska and her mentee, Steve Giordano, and officially launched in 1991. Its mission has always been to preserve the original method created by Joseph H. Pilates—and to train teachers who truly embody the system and its deeper intention.

Mr. Pilates was clear: his method was designed to create whole body health through the uniform development of the body. This balanced development allows the body’s fluids to circulate freely and powerfully, supporting detoxification and regeneration through what he called “the internal shower.” A strong, flexible spine is essential, and the ability to breathe deeply and “capaciously” is the ultimate goal.

In this workshop, we’ll explore these foundational concepts and examine how to teach Pilates in a way that actively promotes this mission—helping us move beyond choreography into the deeper purpose.

Symposium and Q&A – Kaile Ziemba 

Friday, June 20th 12-12:50 pm

https://momence.com/s/115887958

This open-ended session is designed for trainees.  It’s a space to connect, reflect, and ask questions in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Bring whatever’s on your mind—questions about the work, the method, the testing process, teaching strategies, or your own personal practice. This is a chance to learn from others, talk through challenges, and deepen your understanding of the method. No set agenda—just real, thoughtful conversation rooted in curiosity, community, and a shared love of Pilates.

Pilates Demystified: Foundations for Success- Debora Kolwey 

Friday, June 20th 3-5:55 pm

https://momence.com/s/114718958

This workshop focuses on fundamental patterns and basic movements inherent in human structure to help trainees and teachers clearly understand the Pilates method. By exploring core movement patterns, participants will begin creating a clear and reliable movement map, which is essential for skill-building and layering techniques.

The session is designed to demystify Pilates, supporting attendees in overcoming confusion by developing a solid foundation in their personal practice—shifting from uncertain expectations toward authentic self-awareness and genuine understanding. Rather than passive observation or note-taking, this workshop encourages active participation.

Participants will leave empowered, equipped with practical tools and modifications to continuously adapt and deepen their Pilates journey, fostering lifelong confidence in their teaching while inspiring excitement and enabling attendees to confidently apply and expand these concepts independently.

Bony Landmarks & Muscle Patterning – Amy Taylor Alpers

Saturday, June 21st 12-2:55 pm

https://momence.com/s/115888140

The skeleton serves as the grid for alignment in the body. Bony landmarks provide an accessible and reliable roadmap for identifying asymmetries and guiding movement toward greater symmetry and support.

This workshop will help you better see and understand the importance of bony imbalances—and how to use the Pilates Method to address them. With improved skeletal alignment, muscular balance becomes easier to achieve, allowing clients to move more efficiently and experience deeper, more integrated results.

We’ll explore practical tools and strategies for using bony landmarks to promote true uniform development—supporting the method’s intention of restoring the body’s natural design and balance.