Pilates Unites Presents
Lolita's Legacy Symposium

An international gathering of Pilates teachers dedicated to deepening their understanding of the work of renowned Pilates elder Lolita San Miguel. This conference brings teachers from around the world together to study her method of Pilates through immersive workshops led by Lolita herself alongside distinguished master educators from the Lolita's Legacy program.

Jan 29-30-31, 2027

Hilton Aventura Hotel, Miami,Florida

Preserve And Evolve

An immersive gathering for Pilates teachers to deepen their understanding of the Method, expand their repertoire, and connect to the living lineage of Lolita San Miguel.

Lolita's Legacy Method Workshops

Learn directly from Lolita and her disciples through hands-on workshops deepening precision.

Gain practical additions to your toolbox, including progressions, regressions, and nuanced variations.

Repertoire & Progressions

Receive clear, actionable corrections and cueing upgrades rooted in the lineage.

Pedagogical Precision

Build meaningful relationships with Pilates teachers from around the world.

Global Pilates Community

Pilates Elder - Lolita San Miguel

Our Honored Mentor and Presenter

Lolita San Miguel is one of only two people ever officially certified by Joseph Pilates himself — a distinction that makes her among the most direct living links to the origins of the method. A former soloist with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet, she discovered Pilates in 1958 through Carola Trier and went on to study directly under Joseph and Clara Pilates, earning her certification in 1967.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, Lolita has founded Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico, created the Master Mentor Program and Lolita's Legacy teacher training, and published her autobiography, My Enchanted Life. Her lifelong dedication to mentorship and preserving Joseph Pilates' original teachings continues to shape the global Pilates community today.

MEET THE PRESENTERS

Meet The Symposium Presenters

Nichole L'vov

2nd Generation Master Teacher & Event Producer

Originally certified by PhysicalMind in 2007 Nichole completed Lolita's PMMP in 2012 and became a Lolita's Legacy educator that year. She is the owner of Pilates Unites studio in Miami and the owner/publisher of Inner Strength Publishing which printed the first biography of Joseph Pilates in English. She is the producer of this symposium and a devoted steward of the classical lineage.

A Second Generation teacher and Committee of Five member, Joakim has taught within Lolita's Legacy since 2016, bringing over 30 years of movement experience and a former military background to the Method. Joakim has presented at conferences around the world.

2nd Generation Master Teacher & Committee of Five Member

Joakim Valsinger

A two-time winner of Japan's top fitness industry award and Lolita's Legacy License Holder for Japan, Junko owns two studios and is devoted to sharing the classical method across Japan and internationally.

2nd Generation Master Teacher & Committee of Five Member

Junko Sakurai

A former synchronized swimmer who represented the US in the French Open, Amber opened Precision Pilates of Spokane in 2004 and graduated with Group A of Lolita's Master Mentor Program in 2009. She represents Lolita Pilates internationally.

2nd Generation Master Teacher & Committee of Five Member

Amber Butler

An Honors graduate of Purchase College's Conservatory of Dance, Danielle was certified under Romana Kryzanowska in 2002 and completed Lolita's Master Mentor Program in 2014. She owns PILATES LIFE studio — proud home of Lolita's Pilates Center.

2nd Generation Master Teacher & Committee of Five Member

Danielle Armstrong

Certified through Institute Pilates London, Katya studied with Lolita San Miguel and Mary Bowen. Founder of International Pilates University Fitness4You, she has trained teachers across six European countries.

2nd Generation Master Teacher & Committee of Five Member

Katya Smirnova

A Pilates educator for over 22 years, Glaucia completed Lolita's Master Mentor Program and brings a background in physical therapy and structural integration. She is the director and co-producer of the documentary Tribute to Joseph Pilates, based in Brazil and teaching internationally.

2nd Generation Master Teacher

Glaucia Rocha

The Symposium is Round Robin Style- no need to choose your workshops- you get to take all of them!

EVENT AGENDA

Friday, January 29, 2027

01

2:00 – 5:00 pm: Pre-Conference Workshop - Speaker TBA, $150 per person

5:00 – 6:30 pm: Lolita's Legacy Educator Meeting (for all current Legacy educators —-updates on curriculum, procedures, and formats related to the program)

7:30 – 8:30 am: Check-in and Expo opens

8:30 – 9:00 am: Welcome

9:10 – 10:40 am: Workshop 1

10:45 – 12:15 pm: Workshop 2

12:15 – 1:15 pm: Lunch and Expo

1:15 – 2:45 pm: Workshop 3

3:00 – 4:30 pm: Workshop 4

4:30 – 5:30 pm: Lolita's Legacy Certification Info Session

7:00 pm: Rooftop Cocktail Party

Saturday, January 30, 2027

02

8:15 am: Expo opens

9:00 – 10:30 am: Workshop 5

10:40 – 12:10 pm: Workshop 6

12:20 – 1:40 pm: Mass Mat Class taught by Lolita San Miguel (all attendees)

1:40 – 2:40 pm: Lunch and Expo

2:40 – 4:10 pm: Workshop 7

4:20 – 5:50 pm: Workshop 8

6:00 – 6:20 pm: Conference Closing Ceremony

Sunday, January 31, 2027

03

NOTE: Speakers and workshops subject to change without notice. All attendees will be able to attend every workshop. No registration required.

Workshop themes include but are not limited to: Pilates for the Military, Tactile Cueing, Pilates Exercise Progressions, Lolita's Pre/Post Pilates, Post Natal Apparatus, Grow Your Chair Repertoire, Spinal Movements in Action,

Gather. Connect.
Learn in sunny Miami!

Event Location

The symposium will be held at the world-class Hilton Aventura Miami Hotel - a venue designed to welcome delegates from around the world with comfort, elegance, and ease. We have a dedicated room block with discount rates for our attendees. Please click link to book your accommodations and receive the discount.

📍 Venue: Hilton Aventura Miami Hotel

🗺 Address: 2885 NE 191St Street, Aventura, FL 33180

🅿️ Parking: On-site / nearby parking available

🚿 Facilities: Restrooms, lunch and drink station available

⏰ Arrival Time: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for check-in

👥 Group Booking:

A block of rooms has been reserved at Hilton Aventura Miami at a discounted group rate. Book Here

Contact: dnsantos@hiltonaventura.com

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$500

EARLY-BIRD

Register before September 1st and save $100 on your full two-day symposium ticket. Includes all events the same as a regular ticket.

Full access to both days of workshops, the conference-wide mat class, Saturday night cocktail party and either the Legacy educators meeting or Legacy info session. Lunch included both days.

REGULAR

$600

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Registration for Pre-Conference workshop with Kathy Corey. This 3 hour workshop explores working with clients who have scoliosis. Learn ways to adapt the work to each client's unique challenges and needs.

Contact Us:
Email: info@lolitaslegacysymposium.com or nichole@pilatesunites.com
Call: +1-609-598-4686

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