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Dolly Kelepecz | DK Pilates Academy

DK Pilates Founder : Dolly Kelepecz

This foundational Mat Certification covers Anatomy, History, Injury Prevention, and a comprehensive range of Mat Exercises. Students will learn exercises including Pre-Pilates, Small Ball, Large Ball, TheraBand, and Classical Pilates techniques, providing a well-rounded foundation in Pilates mat work.

Course Dates:

  • January 2025: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 (6 days)

Schedule:

  • 1/3 (Fri): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/4 (Sat): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/5 (Sun): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/10 (Fri): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/11 (Sat): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/12 (Sun): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

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Location:

Blue Chip Conditioning
6275 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Instructor:

Danielle Maas

Fee:

  • $1,100
    ($900 if paid by November 2024)

​      *Note: Spaces are limited –enrollment closes when full.

Materials Provided:

  • Course Manuals: DK Body Balancing Pilates Method Manual & Concise Book of Muscles

  • Certification: Available in Paper or PDF format

Schedule and details are subject to change.

For further information and to register, please contact dkmethodcert@gmail.com

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1/3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12th 2025 (6 days)

Gain mastery in Pilates equipment techniques with this comprehensive certification, covering the Reformer, Chair, and Trapeze. 

 

Course Dates:

  • January 2025: 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 (6 days)

Schedule:

  • 1/17 (Fri): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/18 (Sat): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/19 (Sun): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/24 (Fri): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/25 (Sat): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/26 (Sun): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

Location:

UNLV Paul McDermott Physical Education Complex - Pilates Studio
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154

Instructor:

Dolly Kelepecz

Fee:

  • $2,600

Materials Provided:

  • Course Manual: DK Body Balancing Method Equipment Manual

  • Certification: Available in Paper or PDF format

Certification Requirements:

  • Observation/Intern Hours: 200 hours (required for completion)

Schedule and details are subject to change.

For more information and to register, contact us at dkmethodcert@gmail.com.

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1/17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 2025 (6 days)

This comprehensive bundle certification combines both Mat and Equipment training, covering all essential techniques for a well-rounded Pilates education. Gain expertise with guidance from seasoned instructors.

Course Dates:

  • January 2025: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 (12 days)

Instructors:

Dolly Kelepecz and Danielle Maas

Locations:

  • Mat Sessions: Blue Chip Conditioning

  • Equipment Sessions: University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) – Pilates Studio 
    4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154

Schedule:

    Mat Sessions (Blue Chip Conditioning):

  • 1/3 (Fri) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/4 (Sat) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/5 (Sun) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/10 (Fri) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/11 (Sat) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/12 (Sun) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST  

   Equipment Sessions (UNLV):

  • 1/17 (Fri) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/18 (Sat) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/19 (Sun) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/24 (Fri) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/25 (Sat) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

  • 1/26 (Sun) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PST

Fee:

      $3,700
      ( $3500 if paid by November 2024 )

      *Note: Limited spots available – enrollment closes when full.

Materials Provided:

  • Course Manuals: DK Body Balancing Pilates Method Manual & Concise Book of Muscles

  • Course Manual: DK Body Balancing Method Equipment Manual

  • Certification: Available in Paper or PDF format

Additional Requirement:

      200 hours of intern/observation hours are required for Equipment certification.

Mat & Equipment Level 1&2 Instructor Certification Bundle
1/3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12,17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 (12 days)
UNLV

Saturday, November 9th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

UNLV
Professional Development CU or Licensure Credit 

UNLV will be hosting a day of professional development specifically for dance teachers. This will be available on ELMS next week. This will be eligible for CU's or for Licensure.

  • Pricing will be $100 for the day 

  • Location will be at UNLV HFA 111.

Course description:

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8:30-9:00 AM

Instructor: Dolly Kelepecz

Brief overview of the dance department at UNLV including the goals and aspirations in partnering with the Clark County School District.

Fee: Free

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9:00-10:30 AM

Instructor: Hayley Meier

This course equips dance educators with practical strategies for teaching ballet to students of varying abilities, backgrounds, and skill levels. Participants will explore ballet fundamentals and adaptations for different learning styles, while fostering creativity, discipline, and self-expression through movement.

Fee: $25

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10:30 AM- 12:00 PM

Instructor: Louis Kavouras

This lecture will explore the relationship between Martha and Erick and the modern dance world that they created.  It will include elements and costumes from the Erick Hawkins Collection at UNLV. 

Fee: $25

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12:00- 12:30 PM Lunch Break

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12:30- 2:00 PM

Instructor: Cathy Allen

An hour-and-a-half technique class delving into the philosophy and execution of teaching body awareness of the spine through the sagittal, transverse (frontal), and horizontal planes.  Limon, Cunningham, and some Nikolais techniques will be the foundation of this technique class.   An emphasis on the elements of dance, spatial focus, timing, and articulation will be incorporated into the teaching of technique.  Other elements such as graining and tail/head connection theories will be introduced.  Teaching these elements gives the CCSD students tools for achieving intentional movement based on awareness of self in space and time with varying tensions.

Fee: $25

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2:00- 3:30 PM

Instructor: Victoria Dale

This course will provide a survey of the role of the African-American in the development of dance in America. Special focus is placed on artists and their contributions in the areas of ballet, jazz, modern and tap.

Fee: $25

- Payment : 

Venmo:  Dolly Kelepecz

PayPal : Dk Body Pay with PayPal

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- Questions :

​(702)895-3827

dolly.kelepecz@unlv.edu 

The mat training course focuses on the history of Pilates' theory and technique through mat work. The Mat course can be taken on its own or in addition to the studio course portion of the training, which includes training in pilates exercise with Pilates equipment, such as the Trapeze Table, Chair and Reformer.  Read More...

The equipment training program focuses on the use of the various Pilates equipment, such as trapeze table, chair and reformer. The equipment course can be taken on its own or in addition to the mat portion of the training or can be broken up to focus on only specific pieces of equipment in private sessions, if desired.  Read More...​​​​​​​​​​

Mat & Equipment Level 1&2 Instructor Certification Bundle

Pilates ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Mat & Equipment 1&2 ​Instructor Certification​ Course Bundle

The mat and equipment training program is an all inclusive course that focuses on theory and technique through mat work utilizing various props and exercise on the various pieces of Pilates equipment.   Read More...

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Level 3  Instructor Certification​ Course

​​​​​​​​Level 3

Instructor Certification Course

The DK Body Balancing Level 3 training is  an extension of the levels I & II mat and equipment training. It is advanced level of theory and technique with an emphasis on Pilates Postural Analysis Rehabilitation techniques.  Read More...

 

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