STOTT PILATES Academy

Student Spotlight series

What inspired YOU to become an instructor?

share your story

Every instructor's journey begins with a spark - a moment of curiosity, clarity, or calling.

The STOTT PILATES® Academy Student Spotlight Series is a global campaign celebrating the many paths that lead students to pursue instructor training with STOTT PILATES® Academy Partners around the world.

This isn't about testimonials.
It's about stories.

The turning points. The unexpected lessons. The personal growth that inspires someone to step into the role of educator.

We invite you to share what motivated you, what shaped you along the way, and what you hope for on your Pilates instructor journey. Select Student Spotlight videos will be featured on @stottpilatesacademy, showcasing the diversity, professionalism, and global community of STOTT PILATES® Academy.

HOW TO SUBMIT

VIDEO STRUCTURE 

We want to hear your unique story. Use these questions as a starting point but not a formula. Tell us what you want to say about your path toward becoming a Pilates instructor. Speak naturally and authentically. The video should be 30 - 60 seconds total duration.

Introduction (Required)

 

Tell us who you are and where you are on your instructor journey. For example:

"Hi, my name is ____ and I'm completing my training with STOTT PILATES® Academy @ [Studio Name], in [City], [Country]." 

Or 

"Hi my name is ____.  I recently completed [X course/workshop] at STOTT PILATES Academy [Studio Name], in [City], [Country]." 

 

Inspiration

 

What inspired you to become a Pilates instructor? 

What moment made you realize you wanted to pursue Pilates professionally? 

What changed in you that made you decide to take this step? 

Why did you choose STOTT PILATES for your training? 

 

Journey & Growth

 

What have you learned on this journey that surprised you?

How has this training changed the way you see movement — or yourself?

What excites you most now that you're on this path?


Future Vision

 

Where do you see yourself teaching one year from now?

How do you hope to impact others through your teaching?

What do you hope this Pilates journey will help you build?


VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS

Format

Vertical only (9:16)

Minimum 1080 x 1920 resolution (4K preferred)

Stable (tripod or secure surface)

Eye-level framing (mid-shot, chest-up, centered)


Length

Videos should be 30-60 seconds total


Language

Please speak in your own native language

English subtitles will be added prior to posting on Instagram 

Lighting

Face natural light or soft front lighting

No strong backlighting

Avoid harsh overhead shadows


Audio

Quiet environment

No background music

No equipment or class noise

Use headphone mic (e.g AirPods) or lav mic if available


Environment

Clean studio setting

No competitor branding visible

No visible brand logos on clothing


FILE DELIVERY

Complete the form linked below, which allows you to attach your original video file.

You will also have the option to submit 1 vertical portrait photo and/or 1 short (5–10 sec) B-roll clip of you doing an exercise or teaching an exercise.