Pilates: Build Strength, Find Balance, Move Better.

Hour 1 Pilates Studio is located at 120 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS. It is the ground-level unit with the entrance facing Main Street. Parking is available at the front and side of the building. Hour 1 Pilates Studio is not responsible for damage to vehicles and/or personal belongings.

No, you do not need prior Pilates experience before joining a group mat class. However, while our classes are adaptable, if you are brand new to Pilates, returning to fitness after time off, are pregnant, or are managing a specific injury, I strongly recommend starting with a private session or only booking the Mat Pilates - Fundamentals classes to ensure you learn the foundational principles of breathing and core activation safely before joining an intermediate group environment.

We require a minimum of 6 hours notice if you need to cancel a class. Cancellations made outside of this window will unfortunately result in the loss of the credit used to book the class. An additional cancellation fee is not charged on top of the forfeiture of the class credit.

We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time. This gives you enough time to check in, use the changing facilities, and settle onto your mat without disrupting the previous session. We lock the studio door promptly at the start time to ensure focus throughout the remainder of the class. If you arrive more than 5 minutes late to class, you will not be permitted to enter in order to ensure the safety of the instructor and other participants.

Please bring a mat and bottle of water. We provide all small props (such as resistance bands, balls, hand weights and magic circles) required for each class. You may also wish to bring a small personal towel.

Please wear comfortable, fitted clothing that allows you to move freely, such as yoga pants or leggings and a t-shirt or tank top. This allows me to clearly see your body alignment and make necessary corrections. Grip socks are recommended for safety and hygiene in the studio.