Playful Pilates for ages 4–12.

Imaginative adventures, movement games and mat Pilates in a friendly, non-competitive space. Pilates Playground helps children explore strength, balance and body awareness while building confidence at their own pace.

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Cape Town School-based mat Pilates

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Our classes

Our classes combine age-appropriate mat Pilates with imaginative themes, movement games and simple breathing activities. Children are encouraged to explore, practise and enjoy movement, with effort and individual progress celebrated.

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R1,100per child, per term
Ages
4–12, grouped by age
When
One class a week during the school term, about 30–40 minutes
Who
Beginners welcome. All genders welcome.
Where
At participating schools in Cape Town

Skills for the classroom, the sports field and beyond.

  1. Ready to learn

    Practise listening, following instructions, remembering movement sequences and staying with a challenge.

  2. Strong foundations

    Develop core strength, shoulder stability and body awareness: physical foundations used in desk work, drawing and handwriting.

  3. A complement to sport

    Build balance, coordination and controlled movement to support participation in activities such as soccer, rugby, swimming, tennis and dance.

  4. Confidence and calm

    Explore simple breathing, celebrate individual progress and build confidence to keep trying.

Meet Our Instructor

Our founder and instructor, Lameez, holds a BEd in Foundation Phase Education and a BEd Honours in Learner Development & Democracy. She is also an internationally trained Pilates instructor through STOTT PILATES and BASI Pilates.

She created Pilates Playground to bring together her understanding of how children learn and her passion for movement. Through playful, thoughtfully planned classes, she creates an encouraging space where children can explore their abilities, discover the joy of movement and grow in confidence, at their own pace.

Lameez, founder and instructor of Pilates Playground, smiling in a Pilates studio

Teacher

  • BEd, Foundation Phase Education
  • BEd Honours, Learner Development & Democracy

Pilates instructor

  • Internationally trained through STOTT PILATES
  • Internationally trained through BASI Pilates

Safety

  • First aid trained

Bring Pilates Playground to your school

  • An additional extracurricular movement option, delivered on school premises.
  • Age-appropriate classes in an encouraging, non-competitive environment.
  • Movement that complements existing sport, led by an experienced educator and Pilates instructor.

Scheduling, suitable space, group size, equipment and registration arrangements are discussed with each school.

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Questions parents and schools ask

What is children’s Pilates?

Mat Pilates adapted for children aged 4–12. Classes mix age-appropriate Pilates exercises with imaginative themes, movement games and simple breathing activities, so children build strength, balance and body awareness while they play.

Does my child need any experience?

No. Beginners are welcome, and every child works at their own pace. Effort and individual progress are what we celebrate.

Is it for boys and girls?

Yes. All genders are welcome, and the classes are non-competitive.

How does it complement sport?

Pilates builds balance, coordination and controlled movement, which support activities such as soccer, rugby, swimming, tennis and dance. It sits alongside the sport your child already does rather than replacing it.

How long are classes?

One class per week during the school term, approximately 30–40 minutes. Children are grouped by age.

What does it cost?

R1,100 per child per term.

Where are classes offered?

On the premises of participating schools in Cape Town. Send an enquiry and we’ll let you know what’s available for your child’s school or area.

How can a school get involved?

Use the school enquiry form below. Scheduling, suitable space, group size, equipment and registration arrangements are discussed with each school.

Get in touch

Tell us a little about your child or your school and we’ll get back to you by email.