The Art of Teaching
October 2-3, 2010
Vital Balance Pilates
Redondo Beach CA USA

Debora Robinson Kolwey

description

Our commitment to our clients and students demands that we look beyond the apparent constraints of a prescribed form. We practice seeing beyond both our and their perceived limitations and continually stretch our vision, our imagination, and what we believe is possible.

In this workshop we work together, sharing what we know and supporting each other to open further. Attendees of this workshop will learn how to consciously develop their authentic presentation styles by investigating both outer and more subtle or inner aspects of teaching. We will discuss how confidence is developed when we can relax enough to get out of our own way and allow the information we need to come from the client.

instructor biography

Debora Robinson Kolwey began her movement studies in high school, with yoga, ballet, modern dance and theatre arts. She received her BFA in dance from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and upon graduation pursued a career in modern dance, in NYC.

In 1982 Debora moved to Boulder Colorado to dance with The Nancy Spanier Dance Co. While teaching fitness at a local gym, she apprenticed with Stephan Frease to become trained in Pilates, and in 1985 opened a small studio in her home. She spent the next few years teaching privately and traveling to study with first generation teachers. Pivotal to her development was an apprenticeship with Eve Gentry. After Eve's death, Michele Larsson and Debora created the first Core Dynamics workshops to carry on Eve's legacy.

In 1991 Debora joined the teaching staff at The Pilates Center in Boulder, and in 1999 became a Licensed Teacher Trainer for The Pilates Center. Debora is devoted to teaching. She is inspired by this opportunity to explore, with all types of people, that which supports us in becoming more fully human and finding deeper satisfaction in this life. She is influenced from many sources, including a wide variety of movement and alternative healing systems, spiritual philosophies, and her long-time practice of contemplative meditation.

Debora is certified by Eve Gentry, the original Pilates Institute, The Pilates Center (1992), The PMA, and has most recently completed Eric Franklin's Level I Educator training.

fees and hours

Weekend $500; Saturday or Sunday $250 each.

Saturday is scheduled from 12:00Noon-3:00PM; 4:00-7:00PM
Sunday is scheduled from 9:00AM-12:00Noon; 1:00-4PM

12 Hours for Continuing Education, Masters Program.

Limit 45 attendees

lessons and classes

There are limited spaces for lessons and classes on Friday, October 1, Saturday October 2, and Monday October 4 with either Debora or Samantha. A $200 workshop workshop deposit is required to reserve a lesson/class space. Call early to ensure a space.

Contact Samantha Walley 310-379-4281 or email to info@vitalbalancepilates.com