Masterclass: Working in Locomotion with Sarah-Louise Warden
Matwork Inspiration
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25m
In Pilates classes, we often teach exercises in a static position, which stay close to the mat. However, in the ‘real world’, clients are dynamic creatures that move around. So, what would happen if we started to look at travelling movements with them? Walking, lunging...even moderate jumping and
hopping if they are capable.
This masterclass with Sarah explores short travelling sequences, moving across the room and looking at joint movements and alignment in a more dynamic way.
You do not need any equipment for this class but you do need space to move around!
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With thanks to Gemma Durkin
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Added December 2025
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a performer, dance captain, resident director and associate director. She trained as a Body Control Pilates teacher in 2005 and has since gone on to gain her Master Studio and Master Mat Certifications and to join the Body Control Pilates Education tutor team. She teaches on the Matwork courses and is also a tutor on the Children's, Pregnancy and Equipment programmes. She also teaches Matwork, Reformer and Pregnancy classes and group classes for teachers at the Body Control Pilates Centre.
For more info on Sarah, please visit: www.bodycontrolpilates.com
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Filming by Joey Barlow (@joeybarlowfilms)
Photography by Charlie Kelly (www.charliekelly.co.uk)
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