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When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Tracy Burt
  • Course Code W24DNEA01D
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Bespoke Pilates: For a very small groups of @ 5 for a more personalised class focussing on individual specific needs. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to an advanced-level course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • General postural awareness with focus on the spine
  • Core stability including deep abdominal muscles, lower back muscles and pelvic floor muscles
  • Mobility exercises to improve joint mobility and co-ordination
  • Coordinate movements performed with body alignment and with use of core strength

Cost

  • Full fee
    £84
  • Concession fee
    £68
  • Class format and activities

    Practical floor/mat work. Exercises are performed to gentle music to aid regular breathing and patterning. In order to ensure you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular constructive and supportive feedback from your tutor. In addition to your dance practice, study can include the use of digital resources such as film & photography, useful websites and connection with online communities of interest via social media to enhance your learning. Dance study offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to increase fitness whilst enhancing wellbeing. Dance practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment by means of encouraging increased confidence, physical dexterity and concentration. The tutor will offer regular constructive and supportive feedback, and involve the students in exchanging ideas and in ongoing self-assessment.

    Entry requirements

    No skills or knowledge are required before joining the course. Adaptations and modifications of exercises will be offered to suit different levels of ability.

    What you need to know before you enrol

    Students will need a degree of concentration, a reasonable level of fitness and mobility and the ability to work alongside a range of adults. Excellent attendance and punctuality will be required from all students. This course will include activities outside class time, e.g. extra practice, watching supporting clips. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, have any serious health conditions or a history of injury. Please inform your tutor if there is any physical activity you have be advised to avoid.

    What you need

    Comfortable clothing, leotard, tights, leggings or tracksuit bottoms. Water.

    What you can do next

    Continue on to the next term of Bespoke Pilates, progress to Pilates Mat Work to Music General or try any of the courses offered by Morley’s dance department. Please speak to your tutor for advice about progression at the end of your course. Your tutor may also suggest complementary styles of study from Morley’s exciting provision to enhance your current practice, including dance, music and drama studies. You may also visit our website or contact dance@morleycollege.ac.uk