09/10/2025
Hey Ohio State Dancers!
My name is Joyelle Weaver (MFA Ohio State Dance 2013) and I teach Pilates Reformer courses here in the Dance Department! Come take Reformer with me in 291, or just stop by and say hello and check out the amazing resources we have here at Ohio State. If you're interested in possibly teaching Pilates in the future, keep reading...
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In the middle of a recession I was on my own with BFA in hand, and needed a job to pay off my loans, pay for rent, and fly to auditions! Fortunately, I had saved my pennies (from a mall job) and enrolled & completed a great Mat Pilates Training Program. I was able to find Pilates jobs at my University and the rest is history! Pilates Mat and/or Yoga Certification is such a smart career move for long term stability, especially for dancers. Dancers usually know a lot about the body and the hallmarks of a great movement-based class, so it's a logical next step. Plus, it provides a flexible income stream -you can take it anywhere and it enhances your dance skills at the same time.
The Opportunity:
Financial Stability: Pilates instructors are in high demand and can earn a steady income, either full-time or as a flexible side job that works with a dancer's schedule.
Enhanced Dance Performance: Pilates cross-training improves core strength, body and psychological alignment, flexibility, and helps prevent injuries, leading to a longer, healthier dance career.
Dance Smarter: Knowing more about the body, the anatomy and the biomechanics of movement makes you a more intelligent mover, improving your ability to collaborate and/or choreograph on a more intricate level.
Multiple Ohio State Dancers are already benefiting from the Pilates courses in the Dance Dept. and the Core Wellness Pilates Programs offered locally at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. The Core Wellness Pilates Program is an official school of the Pilates Method Alliance's fully accredited certification program in Pilates. Basically, that means that your training and certification will cover everything you need to know to begin teaching and your credentials will be highly regarded and respected as legitimate all over the US.
Next Course:
Dates: Friday, September 12th – October 17th.
Time: Fridays, 5:30–8:30 pm.
More details and sign up: Visit https://ohdublinweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=129419393&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac.
Can't make this one, no worries. Courses are offered regularly throughout the year. Keep in touch and reach out if you have any questions! There are career grants and opportunities available to OSU students. The time to apply for those is early and often.
Email: corewellnesscolumbus@gmailcom
Best,
Joyelle Weaver
