One-Day Practicum for New and Renewing Teachers
New teachers must first pass the Study Course Basic Exam. Please register for the Study Course at least 7 weeks prior to the Practicum you wish to attend.
Practicum Fee:
- no fee, first instructor, first Practicum.
- $25 each additional instructor from same business.
- $45 renewal fee.
- $35 first renewal
Upcoming Practicum Schedule:
- November 6, 2011 — Los Angeles (Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 W Century Blvd — near LAX) — Full
- February 5, 2012 — WELL @ Yale-New Haven Hospital
- May 20, 2012 — WELL @ Yale-New Haven Hospital
Register for the Study Course not later than 7 weeks prior to the upcoming Practicum of your choice.
Those renewing their certification can still register up to 2 weeks ahead.
WELL at Yale-New Haven Hospital
Institute for Excellence, 1st floor (300 George St.)
Map Search address: 300 George Street, New Haven, CT
LA, California — November 6, 2011
SHERATON GATEWAY HOTEL, LOS ANGELES
6101 W Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045–5310
PRACTICUM Schedule for the Day 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome & Introductions 9:15 – 9:45 Research Update & Understanding Total Pregnancy Fitness/DTP • New evidence in the field – what’s effective, what’s not • Learning to optimize the client’s time 9:45 – 10:00 Break 10:00 — 11:30 Mind/Body – Neutral Posture, Breathing, Centering • Centering before moving – why do some postures work? • Relaxation — how and why it works• Poses/positions from yoga, dance, pilates, etc.; breathing techniques; mental focus/imagery 11:30 — 11:45 Q & A 11:45 — 12:45 Lunch Break 12:45 — 1:45 Cardio — The biggest bang for your buck • Exercise research tells us this is where the results are. • Dance-based (DTP) • Aerobics-based (TPF) • Be prepared to be creative!! 1:45 - 2:00 Break 2:00 - 3:30 Strength & Flexibility • Kegels, Abs, Squats • What else works 3:30 – 4:00 Q & A, Certificates, Closing
PRACTICUM REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
If you register as an individual for the Practicum at the same time as the Course, there is no charge for the Practicum. If you are registering a group, the first registrant is free and the additional registrants are $25 per person. Renewals are $45 per person; first time Renewal is $35.
1. Contact via email: director@dancingthrupregnancy.com or call 203–481-2200 to reserve a place in the Practicum. Include your name, phone and email.
2. Select appropriate fee and pay via PayPal (below) for the Practicum. Or, return the registration form we send to you, with a check via regular mail.
| Per person or Group Fees |
For more information or if you are interested in bringing a Practicum to your location, contact director@dancingthrupregnancy.com or call 203–481-2200. Best days & times to call: M-W-F 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. (Eastern U.S. time).


