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Village Pilates Studio
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Barre studio in Forest Park, Illinois
Studio offering a variety of private & group Pilates classes, including mat, Reformer & Barre.
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 708-488-0066
- Website & schedule villagepilatesstudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 am–9:30 pm |
What's on offer
What members say again and again
“The instructors are all top notch - excellent in their knowledge and designing good workouts, and making sure that their students learn.”
From the reviews
I only just found this studio a couple of weeks ago and I'd never tried Pilates before but the mat classes I've taken with Len and Gretchen were amazing. The classes have been a great complement to my lifting/kickboxing training and they have helped me a great deal with my chronic shoulder pain, mobility issues and…
My first time doing a barre class and Dana is so kind and wonderful. I’m really glad I found this studio. The class was challenging, but fun and engaging. The atmosphere was very welcoming and I didn’t feel afraid to mess up or fall a little behind. I love love love this class with her so much. It was amazing!!!
So grateful I discovered Village Pilates two years ago. These days, finding a true Pilates studio is rare - but VP brings it back to Joe Pilates’ fundamentals while still kicking your @ss in the best way possible. Huge thanks to Regan, Royale, Cathy, and every instructor for your classic teaching skills.
The instructors are all top notch - excellent in their knowledge and designing good workouts, and making sure that their students learn. Always (Always!) feel like I had a great workout when I walk out the door. Cannot recommend them highly enough.
Teacher training at Village Pilates Studio
Village Pilates Studio comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at Village Pilates Studio
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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