In addition to the exposure and reinforcement of new vocabulary, learning and performing another task in a target language, like exercise, helps bring together the elements of a new language by putting it into "real-life" contexts, encouraging the learner to produce and understand the language under different or more natural circumstances than a classroom would offer. The goal of this class is to give students an opportunity to learn, use, and practice French in a more immersive environment.
The session is 6 weeks, once a week on Tuesdays. It is designed for all levels of French and physical abilities, Samantha will adjust the course material and movements to each student and group based on their level.
Each class will consist of about 1 hour of Pilates and 30 minutes of French vocabulary and instruction, where you will learn the basics of the human body and movements. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and interact with each other and the teacher in French.
Wear comfortable warm clothing that moves well when you stretch! No need for shoes or any special equipment, however you may choose to bring a yoga mat or similar if you have one.
About the Instructor:
Samantha Peytoureau is from Pau, in the southwest France. She and her husband were relocated here for work at the end of December 2017; he works for Russell Stover and she is a purchasing agent at Seaboard where she works with international vendors and buyers.
In France, she had been teaching dance, pole dancing, stretching, and more for over two years and has continued to do so here in Kansas City. She is ACE personal trainer certified and trained to teach Pilates. Samantha also currently teaches at Pilates 1901 and AFKC is partnering with her to offer one of her classes in French, and we are so excited to try out this new class with her!
