comprehensive MAT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
FALL 2025 AND WINTER 2026 PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Total Mat Certification Program is 90 hrs.
(30 hrs. of lecture & 60 hrs. of practice time)
Entire Program is taught live in studio
We have Mat Programs available in September, October, December 2025 and January 2026.
September 2025 Weekend Group Program
Starts Sept. 20
Group Program Lecture (30 hrs. over 3 weekends)
Includes Anatomy, Biomechanics, Movement Science, The Art of Cueing and Observation, Classical Choreography and Contemporary Modifications all taught by our Certified Expert Teacher Trainers.
(On Saturdays and Sundays.)
First Weekend: Sept. 20, 21, (1p-6p)
Second Weekend: Sept. 27, 28, (1p-6p)
Third Weekend: Oct. 4, 5, (1p-6p)
If you miss any lecture you can make it up privately at $100 per hour. Every two hours of group equals one hour of private make up.
Student Practice Time for September Mat Program
60 Hours
These are done after completing all lecture hours. The studio is always available for you to practice.
You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
20 hours of Self Practice of Mat Choreography Exercises -Can be done inside or outside the studio.You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
10 hours of Unsupervised Teaching with another Mat Student.
5 hours of Observation. Can be done observing our in studio Mat Classes, Virtual Classes or Videos on Demand.
10 hours Supervised teaching in studio. You bring a friend to teach and our Teacher Training Experts assess you.
Teach 15 Classical Mat Classes. When approved in supervised teaching by one of our expert teacher trainers, you will teach these in our studio with our studio clients.
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October 2025 Weekdend Group Program
Starts October 11
Group Program Lecture (30 hrs. over 3 weekends)
Includes Anatomy, Biomechanics, Movement Science, The Art of Cueing and Observation, Classical Choreography and Contemporary Modifications all taught by our Certified Expert Teacher Trainers.
(On Saturdays and Sundays.)
First Weekend: Oct. 11, 12, (1p-6p)
Second Weekend: Oct. 18, 19, (1p-6p)
Third Weekend: Oct. 25, 26, (1p-6p)
If you miss any lecture you can make it up privately at $100 per hour. Every two hours of group equals one hour of private make up.
Student Practice Time for October Mat Program
60 Hours
These are done after completing all lecture hours. The studio is always available for you to practice.
You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
20 hours of Self Practice of Mat Choreography Exercises -Can be done inside or outside the studio.You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
10 hours of Unsupervised Teaching with another Mat Student.
5 hours of Observation. Can be done observing our in studio Mat Classes, Virtual Classes or Videos on Demand.
10 hours Supervised teaching in studio. You bring a friend to teach and our Teacher Training Experts assess you.
Teach 15 Classical Mat Classes. When approved in supervised teaching by one of our expert teacher trainers, you will teach these in our studio with our studio clients.
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December 2025 Weekday Group Program
Starts Wednesday, December 3
Group Program Lecture (30 hours over 3 weeks)
Includes Anatomy, Biomechanics, Movement Science, The Art of Cueing and Observation, Classical Choreography and Contemporary Modifications all taught by our Certified Expert Teacher Trainers.
(On Weds. and Thurs.)
First Week: Dec. 3,4, (12p-5p)
Second Week: Dec. 10, 11, (12p-5p)
Third Week: Dec.17, 18, (12p-5p)
If you miss any lecture you can make it up privately at $100 per hour. Every two hours of group equals one hour of private make up.
Student Practice Time for December Mat Program
60 Hours
These are done after completing all lecture hours. The studio is always available for you to practice.
You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
20 hours of Self Practice of Mat Choreography Exercises -Can be done inside or outside the studio.You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
10 hours of Unsupervised Teaching with another Mat Student.
5 hours of Observation. Can be done observing our in studio Mat Classes, Virtual Classes or Videos on Demand.
10 hours Supervised teaching in studio. You bring a friend to teach and our Teacher Training Experts assess you.
Teach 15 Classical Mat Classes. When approved in supervised teaching by one of our expert teacher trainers, you will teach these in our studio with our studio clients.
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January 2026 Weekend Group Program
Starts Jan. 10
Group Program Lecture (30 hrs. over 3 weekends)
Includes Anatomy, Biomechanics, Movement Science, The Art of Cueing and Observation, Classical Choreography and Contemporary Modifications all taught by our Certified Expert Teacher Trainers.
(On Sats. and Suns.)
First Weekend: Jan. 10,11, (1p-6p)
Second Weekend: Jan. 17,18, (1p-6p)
Third Weekend: Jan. 24, 25, (1p-6p)
If you miss any lecture you can make it up privately at $100 per hour. Every two hours of group equals one hour of private make up.
Student Practice Time for January Mat Program
60 Hours
These are done after completing all lecture hours. The studio is always available for you to practice.
You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
20 hours of Self Practice of Mat Choreography Exercises -Can be done inside or outside the studio.You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
10 hours of Unsupervised Teaching with another Mat Student.
5 hours of Observation. Can be done observing our in studio Mat Classes, Virtual Classes or Videos on Demand.
10 hours Supervised teaching in studio. You bring a friend to teach and our Teacher Training Experts assess you.
Teach 15 Classical Mat Classes. When approved in supervised teaching by one of our expert teacher trainers, you will teach these in our studio with our studio clients.
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February 2026 Weekend Group Program
Starts Jan. 31
Group Program Lecture (30 hrs. over 3 weekends)
Includes Anatomy, Biomechanics, Movement Science, The Art of Cueing and Observation, Classical Choreography and Contemporary Modifications all taught by our Certified Expert Teacher Trainers.
(On Sats. and Suns.)
First Weekend: Jan. 31, Feb.1, (1p-6p)
Second Weekend: Feb. 7, 8, (1p-6p)
Third Weekend: Feb. 14, 15, (1p-6p)
If you miss any lecture you can make it up privately at $100 per hour. Every two hours of group equals one hour of private make up.
Student Practice Time for February Mat Program
60 Hours
These are done after completing all lecture hours. The studio is always available for you to practice.
You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
20 hours of Self Practice of Mat Choreography Exercises -Can be done inside or outside the studio.You practice exactly what you were taught in lecture.
10 hours of Unsupervised Teaching with another Mat Student.
5 hours of Observation. Can be done observing our in studio Mat Classes, Virtual Classes or Videos on Demand.
10 hours Supervised teaching in studio. You bring a friend to teach and our Teacher Training Experts assess you.
Teach 15 Classical Mat Classes. When approved in supervised teaching by one of our expert teacher trainers, you will teach these in our studio with our studio clients.
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mAT pROGRAM tUITION
$2,500
Save with our Early Bird Discount!
Register 14 days before the start of Program and pay $2,250!
Tuition is all inclusive! No prerequisites!
Your also receive 5 free Mat Classes and 50% off on any future Mat classes you wish to purchase.
Mat Tuition Payment Plan:
Pay over 3 months-$3,000 ($1,000/month)
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TUITION:
5 Free Mat Classes
50% off any additional Mat Classes you wish to purchase.
10% off of any private sessions you wish to purchase.
Note: Tuition Price does not include a NYS Service Sales Tax of 4.5%
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PRIVATE MAT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Take Our Mat Certification Program Privately with one of our Expert Teacher Trainers.
Take it privately in the studio or virtually.
It includes:
25 hours of private lecture scheduled when it’s convenient for you.
60 hours of student practice time.
Private Tuition -All Inclusive:
Tuition Cost paid in full when you register: $3,900
Or
30 Day Payment Plan:
Tuition Cost-$4,400
Pay half-$2.200 when you register and the balance of $2,200 30 days after registering.
Please contact us with any questions.
Note: Tuition Price does not include a NYS Service Sales Tax of 4.5%
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Cancellation, Refund and Change Policy:
Cancellation of the Mat Program must be received via email to the studio at least two weeks prior to the start of the Mat lecture.
A $250 Administrative Fee is applied to all refunds for the Mat Program.
No refunds are given for any reason if a cancellation is requested within two weeks prior to the start of the Mat Program.
If you purchase both programs together, you cannot cancel either program, once the first one has started.
If you have registered and paid tuition for a Program but cannot attend any of the dates, you can request to move to a future Program date. You must email the Program Director with your request. You may only do this before any lecture starts. There is a $250 Program change fee to make this change. All changes are subject to Program availability.
Leave of Absence
If a student cannot continue any part of the Mat Certification lecture or practice time for more than a two month period, they must contact the Program Director to request a leave of absence and to get approval to continue the Program when they return.
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Mat Certification Completion Requirements
Upon completion of all required Mat lecture and practice hours, a Mat Certification Certificate is awarded.