BBU Faculty - Certified Pilates Instructors


Faculty Details for Annette Petit

The Balanced Body University Faculty is comprised of Certified Pilates Instructors. These instructors teach the BBU curriculum and travel around the world to your Fitness Centers and Studios. In addition, we work with many instructor through our Pilates on Tour Conferences, the Passing the Torch mentor program and many other projects.

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Instructor InfoBio

Annette Petit
Telluride CO USA
annette@telluridepilatescenter.com



 Formerly the lead instructor and founder of the Golden Door Pilates Studio at the Peaks Resort in Mountain Village, Annette joined the Telluride Pilates Center team in 2006, partnering with Judi to co-create an environment rich with expertise and experience. With a focus on health, fitness and the community of Telluride, Annette's commitment to the clientele and Pilates is at the forefront of her practice.

Annette is certified in both DK Body Balancing in 2000 and Polestar Pilates 2001 which are the basis for her well-rounded style of instruction, blending attention to detail with flowing, choreographed movement. Annette followed the Polestar Mentor program in 2005 and 2006, mentoring her first 3 students Becca Tudor, Lauren Kane, and Jona Bolinger. Through this Mentor program Annette also completed Brent Anderson Critical Reasoning and Advanced Spine curriculum. In 2008 is when she passed with excellence her PMA exam and then began studying with Nora St John at the Balanced Body University to become a BBU Educator. Annette is completing a full BBU curriculum course and starting a new one in June of 2009.

Telluride Pilates Center facility is a Host Site for BBU Education. This studio is equipped with 7 Reformers/ Towers, 7 Chairs, a caddilac, 7 spine correctors, and a ladder barrel. It is located in the beautiful resort town of Telluride, and it is a large facility in downtown Telluride. You will enjoy the opportunity to train, practise, and do your observation hours within. This studio currently supports 3 full time instructors and 3 part time instructors. With our many instructors one can enjoy the diversity and knowledge of many Pilates practitioners within one roof.


'Annette Petit is an excellent teacher and presented the Mat I material in a clear, concise manner. In addition, her method of having students practice each exercise on each other was very useful in terms of cueing and truly understanding the goal of the exercise in its many components.'

'I continue to be thrilled with Annette's teaching style and extensive knowledge. Her ability to translate that knowledge to students is remarkable, and I feel I am getting a first-class Pilates education. Annette is a true asset to BBU!'

'Very informative class. The format was enjoyable and I learned so much from Annette. '

'Annette Pettit continues to be an excellent teacher and mentor!!! I am thrilled with the BBU program, and also am particularly happy that I am able to study with someone as knowledgeable and dedicated as Annette.'

'Annette Petit continues to be an excellent teacher and facilitator of the BBU curriculum. I thoroughly enjoy her teaching style and am very glad I chose this program for my certification.'

Annette's Upcoming Classes:

  • Saturday 9/18/2010 - Sunday 9/19/2010
    Telluride Pilates Center Trapeze Table/Cadillac Module
    Telluride CO
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  • Saturday 10/16/2010 - Sunday 10/17/2010
    Telluride Pilates Center Chair Instructor Training
    Telluride CO
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  • Saturday 11/13/2010 - Sunday 11/14/2010
    Telluride Pilates Center Pilates Barrels and Small Apparatus Module
    Telluride CO
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