Level I | Studio Immersion
July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 Cohort
Build confidence and community as you gain real-world experience alongside your certification.
About Level I
The Studio Immersion is the first step in the Contour Mentorship Program, designed for students actively enrolled in a comprehensive Pilates certification. This 6-month experience offers guided studio access, discounted group classes, quarterly workshops, and the opportunity to observe live instruction in a supportive, professional environment. Participants gain valuable exposure to real-world teaching dynamics while deepening their understanding of the Pilates method. It’s the perfect complement to your certification program, helping you build confidence, context, and community as you grow into your role as a future instructor.
Level 1 Basic
The most accessible way to get inside Contour and start building real observation hours.
- Unlimited observation hours at Contour Pilates ATL
- Access to Level 1 quarterly group meetings (virtual welcome — camera on)
- Submit 8 observation logs per month to track your progress
- 4 group classes per month at Contour
- 10% discount on private sessions
- Studio access for personal practice
- Access to Level 2 and Level 3 observation meetings
- Access to growing digital resource library
Level 1 Premiere
Everything in Basic, plus the tools and access to accelerate your development.
- Unlimited observation hours at Contour Pilates ATL
- Access to Level 1 quarterly group meetings
- Submit 8 observation logs per month
- 4 group classes per month at Contour ($144+ value)
- 10% discount on private sessions
- Studio access for personal practice outside class hours
- Access to Level 2 and Level 3 observation meetings
- Access to growing digital resource library (coming soon)
From current mentees
It has been very inspiring to observe the different teachers at Contour and their unique style. It's been nice to see the way different class plans get put together and to hear cues that are helpful for me to use in my own teaching.
What motivated me to join Level I was that I admired and respected the thoughtfulness I felt come through at Contour! I wanted to immerse myself in a studio that was authentic to Pilates while working through my certification.
There were three main motivators for me to join Level I: having access to the studio for practice hours, Contour's inclusivity, and the opportunity to observe different teaching styles and education backgrounds.
I've learned an incredible amount from observing the Level II and Level III meetings at Contour. Hearing other instructors talk through the exact same challenges we're all experiencing has been incredibly valuable.
Level 1 Premiere — what it's worth
| What you get | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| 4 group classes per month | $144 / month value |
| Studio access for personal practice | $100+ / month value |
| 10% discount on private sessions | Saves $15–25 / session |
| Meeting access | $75 / month value |
| Level 2 & 3 meeting observation | $100 / month value |
| Digital resource library access (coming soon) | $100 value |
| Total value | Over $500 / month |
| Your investment (Premiere) | $249 / month or $1,500 paid in full |
Frequently asked
Is this worth it if I'm already paying for a certification program?
Yes, and here's why. Your certification program teaches you the method. This program teaches you how to teach it. There's a real difference between knowing Pilates and knowing how to stand in front of a room full of clients, read a reformer setup, cue someone safely, and keep a class moving with confidence.
Level I gives you the real-world studio context your certification program simply can't replicate because it happens inside a working studio, alongside working teachers, in real time.
The price feels high.
We hear that, and it's a fair thing to think about. A 4-class monthly membership at Contour is $144. Level I Premiere gives you those 4 classes plus studio access for personal practice, meeting access, discounts on privates, and a seat inside a real working studio, all for $249/month.
When you add it up, you're getting well over $500 in monthly value. We designed the pricing to make this as accessible as possible while still being able to give every mentee the time, space, and feedback they deserve.
Does this guarantee acceptance into Level II?
Completing Level I does not automatically guarantee acceptance into Level II. What it does is put you in the strongest possible position to be considered.
Mentees who show up consistently, submit their observation logs, engage in meetings, and demonstrate real growth are exactly who Level II is designed for. Level I is your opportunity to show us — and yourself — that you're ready for what comes next.
How is this different from just observing classes on my own?
Observing on your own means watching. This program means learning.
You'll submit structured observation logs and attend meetings where we discuss your questions about what you're seeing in the studio. Those conversations get into the details that a casual drop-in observation never could. You're not just logging hours — you're building a teacher.
Admission criteria
- Must be enrolled in a Comprehensive Pilates Certification Program and have completed at least two associated modules as of July 1, 2026.
- The certification program must include instruction in: Reformer, Mat, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, and Special Populations.
- The certification program must include a minimum of 450 hours, including in-person instruction, practice teaching, observation, and self-practice.
- Must be 20 years of age or older.
- Provide proof of liability insurance.
Join the next cohort
Spots are limited so every mentee gets the attention, feedback, and floor time they actually need. Our next cohort is forming now.
Must be 20 years of age or older and enrolled in a Comprehensive certification program.