Classical Pilates Workshop with MeJo Wiggin in Nice, May 2024
In May 2024, Jenny Backlund-Jenkins will have the pleasure of welcoming renowned classical Pilates Master Teacher, MeJo Wiggin to Future Form Pilates in Nice, France, for a three day series of amazing workshops.
MeJo is one of the world’s most respected Pilates teachers and this is the first time in her illustrious career that she has ever taught in France, so don’t miss this one-off opportunity.
This workshop programme is open exclusively to comprehensive, fully-certified Pilates teachers and will be taught in English, using classical Gratz equipment.
Workshop Programme
Saturday May 18th, 10am - 1pm - Mat Workshop
The Pilates Matwork is by far the most difficult part of the Pilates system to do correctly. That’s why Joe invented various pieces of apparatus to help students so they can eventually do the Mat better. This workshop will not only review the details of the Classical Pilates Mat, but introduce variations. Variations can be used to further challenge your students, or to break down an exercise so eventually they can do Joe’s intended exercise. Get ready to work and move!
Saturday May 18th, 2pm - 5pm - Wunda Chair Workshop
The Wunda Chair is probobly the most difficult piece of apparatus to teach on. Most of the exercises are not for your beginner students, it takes coordination, proprioception and a level of control before we even introduce our students to this apparatus. This workshop will go over in detail how to teach the most common exercises on the Wunda Chair, how to challenge your students, learn where to spot and how to cue them on the Wunda Chair.
Sunday May 19th, 10am - 1pm - Teaching a Tower Class
A Tower Unit is fairly new in Classical Pilates as it combines both the Pilates Mat and half of the Cadillac. This Workshop will take you through 3 different Tower classes, showing you the many variations and possibilities on the Tower, while still keeping it Classical. Get ready to workout in a Beginner Tower Class, followed by 2 different intermediate Tower classes.
Sunday May 19th, 2pm-5pm - Privates and Observations with MeJo
Monday May 20th 11am-5pm - Privates and Observations with MeJo
To be reserved in advanced, ask the schedule from Jenny
About MeJo
"Poetry in Motion"
Romana Kryzanowska once likened MeJo executing Joseph Pilates’ original exercises as ‘poetry in motion’, and MeJo was a dedicated student of Romana’s, with whom she became certified as a Level 3 Teacher Trainer, back in 2003.
MeJo would often go to teach Continuing Education at other studios on Romana’s behalf. In addition, as a student of Romana for over 15 years, she was one of her most advanced students, featuring in both of Romana’s DVD series (The Mat and The Legacy Series) and would often teach and demonstrate for Romana’s Pilates CE.
Mejo has been teaching since 1995, and ran a very successful studio in Greenwich, CT where over 450 private lessons a week were being held. MeJo began her study of Pilates with Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, in 1990.
She is now recognized as one of the leading Pilates Teacher Trainers and practitioners in the world, and has been sought after by Pilates professionals and fitness studios around the globe to train the next generation of teachers. Since then, she has been sought after for her captivating seminars, throughout the US, Europe, Australia, Russia, South America, and Asia.
A Classical Pilates Mentor
Jenny and MeJo have known one-another since 2017, when Jenny became a student of Mejo’s Classical Pilates Syllabus, in order to integrate MeJo’s teachings into the Future Form Classical Pilates Teacher Training Programme. Jenny shares fully in her mentor’s Classical Pilates DNA has retained regular contact with MeJo ever since, as both a regular student and attendee at international workshops. It is thus with great pride and excitement that Future Form Pilates will become the first Pilates studio to bring MeJo to France.
Workshop Sign-up
Pricing and Registration
The cost of the three workshops is 1,200€ and for a private with MeJo it’s 250€ sign-up is open right now. Places are limited and it is first come, first served, so don’t miss this opportunity!. You can pay and complete your reservation, by following the below link. For private classes contact us for schedule and reserving your class.
There is a strict no-refunds policy, unless the workshop has to be cancelled in advance by Future Form, in which case, a full refund will be issued. Likewise, Future Form cannot be held responsible for the reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses, in the event of the workshop being cancelled.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Coming to Nice
Future Form Pilates is situated in a bright and beautiful studio space at 6 rue Massena, just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Place Massena, in the city centre. Nice in May is an absolutely sublime place to visit and flights and quality accommodation options are plentiful. Feel free to ask us for recommendations, or if you have any other questions, regarding coming to Nice.