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About Regina Dawson
A certified Pilates instructor since 1999, Regina has taught many clients for over 25 years in both Georgia and California ranging from athletes, professional ballet dancers, stay at home moms, injury rehab (post physical therapy release) and adolescents.
In 1998, she was accepted into an intensive training course with Master Pilates Instructor, and Joseph Pilates protégé, Romana Kryzanowska. After the seminar, she acquired 600 hours of apprenticeship work in Atlanta, New York and Pasadena.
Certification
2013 - Present: Annual participation in seminars for Continuing Professional Education in Classical Pilates
June 2012: Completed Continuing Professional Education for Romana's Pilates at Pilates of Dunwoody with Sari Mejia-Santo
October 2011: Completed 14.5 hours of Continuing Education For Classical Pilates at Urban Body Studios with Peter Fiasca, Mejo Wiggins, Brooke Siler, Chris Robinson, Dorothee Vande Walle, Penelope Wyer-Barrow and Dana Santi
November 2010: Completed Continuing Professional Education for Romana's Pilates at Pilates of Dunwoody with Juanita Lopez
December 2009: Completed Continuing Professional Education for Romana's Pilates at Pilates of Dunwoody with Sari Mejia-Santo
August 2008: Completed Continuing Professional Education for Romana's Pilates at Pilates of Dunwoody with Sari Mejia-Santo
September 2007: Completed Continuing Professional Education for Romana's Pilates at Pilates of Dunwoody with Juanita Lopez
June 2006: Completed Continuing Professional Education for Romana’s Pilates at Pro Pilates with Romana Kryzanowska
"A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortions."
-Joseph Pilates (1881 - 1967)
June 2002: Completed Continuing Education for the Professional Practice of Authentic Pilates with Sean Gallagher
June 2001: Completed Continuing Education for the Professional Practice of Authentic Pilates with Sari Mejia-Santo
June 2000: Completed Continuing Education for the Professional Practice of The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning with Romana Kryzanowska
December 1999: Completed Continuing Education for the Professional Practice of The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning with Romana Kryzanowska
July 1998-January 1999: At the Pilates Certification Center at the Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta, Georgia ~At that time, one of the six official Pilates Certification Studios in the U.S. affiliated with the original Pilates Studio in New York, participated in 75 classes before applying and being accepted into the training program. Once accepted, attended a 12 day intensive training course with Master Pilates Instructor, and Joseph Pilates protégé, Romana Kryzanowska. After the seminar, acquired 600 hours of apprenticeship work. Every 200 hours, issued an oral and written exam, all of which were passed successfully. Apprenticeship hours included teacher observation, instruction of private and group classes, as well as weekly teacher meetings.
In January 1999, completed certification and continued instruction on all Pilates apparatuses under the guidance of Teacher Trainer, Zoë, at Zoë - A Pilates Studio in Pasadena, California
Work Experience
January 2009-Present: Home-Based Studio; Peachtree City, GA
Instructing private one-on-one equipment sessions
August 2006 – 2009: Peachtree City Recreation Department; Peachtree City, GA
Instructing Pilates Mat classes for clients ages 30-60.
January 2007 - December 2008: Personal Pilates; Newnan, GA
Instructed private and semi-private equipment sessions as well as Classical Pilates Mat classes.
August 2002-June 2006: Atlanta Ballet; Atlanta, GA
The Pilates Mat instructor and coordinator of Adult Open Division and Registrar for Centre for Dance Education
April 1999-December 2001: Oceanfront Healthcare; Venice, California
Operated Pilates studio on Venice Beach. In addition to providing beginner through advanced Pilates training on all Pilates apparatuses, this studio collaborated with a health clinic to provide clientele with a team health approach. Worked side by side with chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists and nutritionists and designed specific Pilates programs for her clients’ individual health goals.
April 1999-December 2001: L.A. Health Management; West Hollywood, California
Independent contractor within a gym setting. Instructed clients on all Pilates Apparatuses.
January 1999-March 1999: Zoë - A Pilates Studio; Pasadena, California
Instructor on all Pilates apparatuses under the guidance of Teacher Trainer, Zoë
Additional Education:
University of South Florida: Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Minor in Dance
regina.dawson@gmail.com ~ 770-315-5679
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