TPC Immersion at The Pilates Center

Boulder, Colorado

September 16–19, 2026

We’re excited to welcome you to TPC Immersion, four days of workshops, classes, mentorship, and community at The Pilates Center in Boulder.

Immersion is designed with a primary focus on supporting our trainees, while welcoming Host Advisors, graduates, teachers, and practitioners who want to continue learning and deepening their understanding of the Classical Pilates Method.

For trainees, we are adding dedicated opportunities throughout the week to practice teach, complete personal workouts, and spend time in community with other trainees, alongside a full schedule of workshops and classes.

All workshops are eligible for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) and are available à la carte, allowing you to build the Immersion experience that best supports you.

Join Us in Boulder or on Zoom

Can’t make it to Boulder? Zoom options are available. Whether you participate in person or online, you’ll receive access to the recordings of your registered workshops for 30 days after they are posted.

Private Lessons, OT & Exams

Private lessons, Observation Teaching (OT), and exams may also be scheduled during Immersion. To submit a request, please email Kelli at kelli@thepilatescenter.com.

September Immersion Schedule

Explore the full schedule below and register for the workshops and classes you’d like to attend.

Wednesday, September 16th 

• 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Intermediate/Advanced Reformer; Sing Song – Amy Taylor Alpers 
• 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Intermediate Mat- Aubrey Dalke 
• 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Boney Landmarks – Amy Taylor Alpers
• 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Leveling Workshop – Kaile Ziemba 
• 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. Intermediate Chair -Sue Hiller
• 3:00 -4:50 p.m. Transitions Workshop- Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 

Thursday, September 17th

• 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Performance Prep – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins & Kaile Ziemba
• 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Group Teaching- Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 
• 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Advance Reformer – Amy Taylor Alpers 
• 11:00 – 11:50 p.m. Intermediate Tower – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 
• 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Open Gym
• 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Trainee Mat – Kaile Ziemba 
• 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Trainee Reformer – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 
• 2:00 – 3:50 p.m. Building Movement Foundations – Aubrey Dalke
• 4:00 – 4:50 p.m. Intermediate Chair – Sue Hiller

Friday, September 18th 

• 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Open Gym 
• 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. – Int/Adv Tower  – Kaile Ziemba 
• 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. – Int Chair  – Sue Hiller
• 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Everything, Everywhere, All at Once – Susan Mayo
• 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. 30 Minute Advanced Mat – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 
• 12:00 – 2:50 p.m. Mat Class – Susan Mayo  
• 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Host Advisor Welcome- Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins & Amy Taylor Alpers
• 1:00 – 2:50 p.m. Symposium & Q&A Session – Kaile Ziamba 
• 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. Host Advisor Meeting – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins & Amy Taylor Alpers
• 4:00 – 5:50 p.m. 3 Exercises on 3 Different Apparatus- Kaile Ziemba 

Saturday, September 19th 

• 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Trainee Mat Class – Jackie Zarcone 
• 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Trainee Reformer Class – Kaile Ziemba 
• 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Cue Activity & Blind OT- Host Advisor Meeting 
• Noon – 2:50 p.m. The Knee Bone’s Connected to the Hip Bone – Amy Taylor Alpers 

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Workshop Schedule

Boney Landmarks – Amy Taylor Alpers

Wednesday, September 16th – 12:00 – 12:50 pm 

Discover the bony landmarks that form the foundation of movement and confident teaching. In this practical, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to identify key bones through palpation, movement, and observation, gaining a clearer understanding of anatomy and how it supports efficient movement, alignment, and the Pilates principle of Uniform Development. Leave with practical skills and greater confidence you can apply immediately in your teaching.

In-person: https://momence.com/l/OehBzjzk

Zoom: https://momence.com/l/k8haJ9Jk 

Leveling Workshop  – Kaile Ziemba 

Wednesday, September 16th 1:00 – 1:50 pm

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

In-person: https://momence.com/l/Z4h9rDPj 

Zoom: https://momence.com/l/MjhwWlo5 

Transitions Workshop – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins 

Wednesday, September 16th 3:00 – 4:50 pm 

Transitions are an essential part of the Pilates Method, connecting each exercise to the next and helping create a complete experience for the mover. In this workshop, we’ll explore transitions on both the Mat and Reformer, learning the direct transitions between exercises and how they support the flow of the classical order. When the workout moves continuously from one exercise to the next, the transitions themselves become part of the work, helping to build strength and endurance.

In-person: https://momence.com/l/MjhwWlyj

Zoom: https://momence.com/l/6khA6ax1 

Performance Prep – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins & Kaile Ziemba

Thursday, September 17th 8:00 – 8:50 am 

Prepare for both components of the examination process with this focused session covering Performance and Practical Exams across all programs. Learn what examiners are looking for when demonstrating exercises in the Performance Exam and when teaching and applying your knowledge in the Practical Exam. Kelli and Kaile will review expectations, assessment criteria, common mistakes, and effective preparation strategies to help you approach both exams with clarity, confidence, and a plan for success.

In-person: https://momence.com/l/0ehqgygP

Zoom: https://momence.com/l/mXhQmrmd 

Group Teaching – Kelli Burkhalter Hutchins

Thursday, September 17th 9:00-9:50 am

Much of your training at The Pilates Center focuses on one-on-one teaching, where you develop your ability to observe and respond to the individual in front of you. In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies for teaching groups while staying connected to each person in the room. You’ll learn how to organize a class, manage transitions, and make effective teaching choices while working with multiple students at once.

In-Person: https://momence.com/l/VRh0MzMn 

ZOOM: https://momence.com/l/k8haJ9zz 

Open Gym – Jackie 

Thursday, September 17th 12:00 – 12:50pm 

Open Gym Hour offers dedicated time to practice, explore, and connect. Use this hour to work on your own Pilates practice, practice teaching with fellow trainees, spend time on equipment you may not have access to regularly, or take time to practice and explore concepts introduced throughout the weekend.

A Teaching Skills Monitor will be present to answer questions and support the space, but the hour is intended for self-directed practice rather than formal instruction. We hope this time encourages continued learning, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of community among trainees. 

In-Person: https://momence.com/l/XehqQGxl 

Building Movement Foundations – Aubrey Dalke

Thursday, September 17th 2:00 – 3:50 pm 

Explore the essential movement patterns that underpin key Pilates exercises and learn how these patterns evolve through increasingly challenging levels. Participants will examine movement skill development, exercise progression, and practical strategies for creating safe, effective pathways from beginner to advanced performance.

In-person: https://momence.com/l/e4hPEe7Z

Zoom: https://momence.com/l/6khA6a8m 

Open Gym – Jackie 

Friday, September 18th 8:00 – 8:50 am 

Open Gym Hour offers dedicated time to practice, explore, and connect. Use this hour to work on your own Pilates practice, practice teaching with fellow trainees, spend time on equipment you may not have access to regularly, or take time to practice and explore concepts introduced throughout the weekend.

A Teaching Skills Monitor will be present to answer questions and support the space, but the hour is intended for self-directed practice rather than formal instruction. We hope this time encourages continued learning, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of community among trainees. 

In-person: https://momence.com/l/b8hyA4MO

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once – Susan Mayo

Friday, September 18th 10:00 – 10:50 am 

What makes Joseph Pilates original work so effective? Is it the exercises themselves? Is it the equipment? Is it the teaching methodology or the exercise order? Is it all those things and maybe something else? Find out the Method’s connection to the Physical Culture movement, basketball and Bruce Lee! Learn about the influences Joseph Pilates drew from to create his original principles of contrology and why indeed Pilates works!

In-person: https://momence.com/l/5ehPZzBR

Zoom: https://momence.com/l/15hz8P51

Symposium and Q&A – Kaile Ziemba 

Friday, September 18th 1:00 – 1:50 pm 

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.

In-person: https://momence.com/l/P0hwbrDq

ZOOM: https://momence.com/l/WQhRgMVj

3 Exercises on 3 Different Apparatus – Kaile Ziemba

Friday, September 18th 4:00 – 5:50 pm 

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.

In-person: https://momence.com/l/lkhgQjea

ZOOM: https://momence.com/l/ymhaL04j

The Knee Bone’s Connected to the Hip Bone

Saturday, September 19th 12:00-2:50pm 

It’s true – they are very connected to each other. It’s hard to isolate their jobs, or their muscles. And the timing of the pattern of muscle/bone movements is often extremely challenged because of our lifestyle. The constant sitting down and standing up from a chair that we do today, can readily set up a poor timing sequence in these joints. The knee and hip are naturally designed better to fold into and out of a squat instead of a chair. 

In this 3-hour workshop we will look at how the knee and hip are tied together, and both vulnerable to injury and chronic wear and tear – witness the vast number of replacements we see. Let’s remind our clients of the healthy, natural design of these joints and help them live a stronger, more powerful life. 

In-person: https://momence.com/l/8MhLRQdK

ZOOM: https://momence.com/l/e4hPEex5