Education: Kane School Pilates Certification

Directed by Kelly Kane and Matt McCulloch, the Kane School Pilates certification is a rigorous training program combining the classic principles of Pilates with a modern, clinical perspective on the body. The program crafts advanced teachers with x-ray vision—teachers with solid knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and injuries as well as the skills to perceive and improve them. Graduates work in variety of settings across the fitness, wellness, and medical worlds. The full training includes Foundation Training (Core Muscle Anatomy), Comprehensive Mat, and Basic Training equipment certifications.

The Kane School has additional training center locations both domestically and internationally. The full training is a 3-step process: (1) Core Muscle Anatomy, (2) Comprehensive Mat, and (3) Apparatus Training.

  • 1: Core Muscle Anatomy

    The groundwork for everything that follows. A complete anatomy foundation, required for all certification students unless you test out via the Kane School Anatomy entrance exam.

    Dates: 2 weekends, Jan 17–18 & 24–25, 2026

    Total: $575

    • $250 deposit to register

    • Includes the Core Muscle Anatomy manual and Trail Guide to the Body textbook

  • 2: Comprehensive Mat

    An in-depth study of the Kane School Core Principles and how they apply to Pilates mat work. You'll graduate with mastery of the mat repertoire and the tools to address biomechanics and postural issues in both private and group settings. Includes lecture, self-study, and assistant-teaching hours.

    Dates: 2 weekends, Feb 14–15 & 21–22, 2026

    Total: $1,555

    • $470 deposit to register

    • Tuition: $975

    • Student card ($457): manual, e-workbook, 5 in-person mat classes, 1 Expert private, 1 Senior private

    • VirtuallyKinected membership: $25/month × 3 months (required)

  • 3: Apparatus Training

    Full equipment education across the reformer, chair, cadillac, and barrels. You'll learn the choreography, the Core Principles as applied to apparatus work, and the anatomy and biomechanics behind common postural problems. The story of the moving body, woven through every session.

    Dates: In-person workshops, Summer/Fall 2026 (details coming soon)

    Total: $6,669

    • $300 deposit, payment plans available

    • Tuition: $4,675

    • Student card: $1,919.22 (2 manuals, 1 e-workbook, 10 equipment classes, 5 Apprentice privates, 9 Expert privates, 1 Senior private)

    • VirtuallyKinected membership: $25/month × 3 months (required)

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