Pilates

Pilates Programme

In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 sessions you will see the difference and in 30 sessions you will have a new body. - Joseph Pilates.

Pialtes Classes Douglas

The Pilates Programme with the Wolfe Stage School runs on Monday and Thursday nights either

Intermediate/ Advanced – Monday 8-9pm

Beginners – Thursday 7-8pm

Beginners / Intermediate – Thursday 8-9pm.

Basic Principles:

A firmer flatter torso, a centre of strength, stronger abdominal, back, hip and buttock muscles. Improved posture and balance. Elongated and tonde muscles lengthen your body and increase your flexibility. Correct Breathing.

Our Pilates Instructor

Orla Fitzgerald

Orla was first introduced to Pilates whilst studying classical ballet in the U.K. Orla is a qualified teacher for the Royal Academy of Dance. Having recently relocated from Dublin to Cork where she successfully ran three ballet schools.

She worked for three years for a physiotherapy clinic teaching group mat classes and doing one to one rehabilitation’s with clients. Orla believes in the principles of Pilates and is dedicated to its teaching.

Drama Lessons We focus is on developing the child’s natural capacity to speak clearly, fluently and confidently. This is achieved by speech exercises, drama games and the delivery of the 3 genres of vocal expression: poetry, prose and drama.
Dance Class Our dance programme offers boys and girls from the age of 3 ½ years to young adults the opportunity to study a combination of Modern Theatre Jazz and Musical Theatre. Students enrolled in the Modern class may also take Ballet classes with us. All our classes are age and ability appropriate.
Singing Tuition Our singing lessons held on Saturdays’, take the form of small age appropriate group classes where pupils learn from both the teacher and fellow students in a relaxed environment.
Cheerleading Squad Cheerleading is a unique sport which combines dance, gymnastics and acrobatics. It is a fun way to keep fit, work in a team and make new friends. Cheerleading incorporates character building skills whilst building confidence, self esteem and team work. The students will learn a vast range of safety skills within the sport.
Dance Parties Create a memory that will last a lifetime with a Wolfe Stage School Dance Birthday Party. We offer fun, energetic and age appropriate dance birthday parties with a perfect balance of dance and games for girls and boys from ages 3 years upwards. **External Link**