Welcome to D-Lates
Academy of Movement®

The Educational Division of Dima-Lates®

Welcome to D-Lates Academy of Movement®, the educational division of Dima-Lates®, created to inspire, mentor, and develop the next generation of confident, knowledgeable, and compassionate Pilates instructors.

Our academy was built from years of teaching, studio leadership, mentorship, and hands-on experience. We believe Pilates education should go beyond memorizing exercises. It should help students understand movement, anatomy, alignment, cueing, programming, safety, and the art of teaching with clarity and integrity.

At D-Lates Academy of Movement®, students are guided through a structured and supportive learning experience that combines classical and contemporary Pilates principles with practical teaching skills. Our training programs are designed to prepare instructors to teach with confidence, professionalism, and purpose.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality Pilates education that empowers students to become skilled, thoughtful, and confident instructors who can support a wide range of clients, bodies, goals, and movement needs.

Our manuals, workshops, and training materials are designed to be living resources that continue to support students throughout their teaching journey. We encourage curiosity, practice, questions, mentorship, and continuous growth.

At D-Lates Academy of Movement®, we do not only teach exercises. We teach future instructors how to observe, understand, guide, and inspire movement with confidence, care, and professionalism.

With gratitude and pride,

Dima Alakhras, NCPT

Founder & Lead Educator

D-Lates Academy of Movement®

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D-Lates Academy of Movement

Presence

Teach with connection and awareness.

Integrity

Lead with honesty, respect, and professionalism.

Curiosity

Stay open, keep learning, keep growing.

Care

Support, inspire, and empower every body.

What You Will Learn

Through our training programs, students will develop:

A strong understanding of Pilates principles, anatomy, alignment, and movement mechanics
Clear and effective cueing, observation, and correction skills
Safe and intelligent exercise programming from beginner to advanced levels
Practical teaching experience through observation, practice teaching, and physical review
Confidence in working with different bodies, abilities, and movement goals
A deeper respect for the Pilates method and its application in modern teaching

Our Training Programs

D-Lates Academy of Movement® offers education in:

Mat Pilates
Reformer
Cadillac / Tower
Stability Chair
Ladder Barrel
Spine Corrector
Props & Specialty Workshops
Anatomy, Posture & Modifications

Our programs are designed for students who want to begin their teaching journey, current instructors who want to expand their education, and dedicated movers who want to deepen their knowledge of the Pilates method.

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NPCP-Aligned Curriculum

Our Comprehensive Program meets the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) 450-hour comprehensive education standard.

Welcome to your teaching journey.

Welcome to D-Lates Academy of Movement®.