Classes across Dulwich, South East London
Face to face mat Pilates for young-at-heart movers of every ability. Get back to doing the things you love, from the tennis court to the garden.
Small classes, real 1:1 attention
Beginners to advanced, all abilities welcome
Over-60 concession pricing available
5.0 rating from Google reviews
Georgia Rutherford
“Sophie is a fabulous teacher. I've been attending her classes for the last two years and the strength, mobility and energy I now have as a result is something I notice every day, and has made me quite addicted to Pilates!”
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Menna Bond
“Coming back to Pilates after a long absence helped in my knee recovery following an accident. Sophie is very aware if anybody has an injury and offers alternatives.”
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Carole Mayo
“A small group works so well for Pilates. She manages to tailor her responses to people's individual needs, from this will be good for your tennis to correcting my imbalanced standing poses.”
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Camilla Petty
“I've been doing pilates with Sophie as part of a group on a weekly basis for nearly a year now and it's been the best investment I've ever made in my health and wellbeing.”
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Emma Harries
“Having had a long break from pilates post children, Sophie's class has been fantastic for rebuilding my core strength. Classes are always enjoyable!”
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Richard McKenzie
“Sophie has that rare quality of knowing how to encourage and challenge at the same time. The classes are always well organised, welcoming and purposeful.”
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Vimal Gulati
“I have been attending Pilates sessions with Sophie ever since she started at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club. She makes it a point to limit each session so she can give each person her special attention.”
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Tamsin Gafney
“Sophie offered a small group of us an all abilities introduction course. Her approach was relaxed but very thorough, offering good insight into the foundations of Pilates.”
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Georgia Rutherford
“Sophie is a fabulous teacher. I've been attending her classes for the last two years and the strength, mobility and energy I now have as a result is something I notice every day, and has made me quite addicted to Pilates!”
Google review
Menna Bond
“Coming back to Pilates after a long absence helped in my knee recovery following an accident. Sophie is very aware if anybody has an injury and offers alternatives.”
Google review
Carole Mayo
“A small group works so well for Pilates. She manages to tailor her responses to people's individual needs, from this will be good for your tennis to correcting my imbalanced standing poses.”
Google review
Camilla Petty
“I've been doing pilates with Sophie as part of a group on a weekly basis for nearly a year now and it's been the best investment I've ever made in my health and wellbeing.”
Google review
Emma Harries
“Having had a long break from pilates post children, Sophie's class has been fantastic for rebuilding my core strength. Classes are always enjoyable!”
Google review
Richard McKenzie
“Sophie has that rare quality of knowing how to encourage and challenge at the same time. The classes are always well organised, welcoming and purposeful.”
Google review
Vimal Gulati
“I have been attending Pilates sessions with Sophie ever since she started at Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club. She makes it a point to limit each session so she can give each person her special attention.”
Google review
Tamsin Gafney
“Sophie offered a small group of us an all abilities introduction course. Her approach was relaxed but very thorough, offering good insight into the foundations of Pilates.”
Google review
Why Pilates Star
We keep the classes small and welcoming and a lot of fun. You'll see the same faces each week, and your teacher will know your name.
Every session is tailored to you, from a tweak for your tennis game to correcting an imbalanced standing pose.
Classes are designed around bone health, back health and recovery, with real concession pricing for over-60s.
Beginners are welcome and all-abilities intro courses run regularly, so you start wherever you are.
Where to start
New to Pilates? Here's the short version, no jargon, no experience needed.
Face to face mat Pilates, based on the Body Control Pilates method: floor-based, controlled movement using your own bodyweight, no reformers or machines involved.
Classes stay deliberately small so a teacher can adapt every exercise to your body, from a tweak for your tennis game to correcting an imbalanced standing pose.
Classes like Bone Health & Healthy Backs strengthen the areas that matter most as we age: spine, hips, ankles and wrists, and are particularly suitable for osteopenia and early-stage osteoporosis.
Classes run Beginners to Mixed Ability through to Intermediate, so you start wherever you are. You're not competing with anyone else in class.
A gym class moves at the room's pace and rarely adjusts for an old injury or a stiff back. Pilatestar's classes are kept small so the teacher can adapt every session to you, whether that's easing back in after knee surgery or building strength for the golf course. Small groups. Thoughtful Pilates. A relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Our classes
Five named classes, from your very first session to more challenging sequences. Not sure where to start? Beginners to Mixed Ability is the natural entry point.
The natural starting point.
Foundational matwork at a gentle pace, building confidence before anything more advanced.
For those who know the basics.
For those who already know the classical matwork basics (curl ups, spine curls, cobra, cat) and want a fuller-range class.
Strength where it matters most.
Strengthens the spine, hips, ankles and wrists, particularly suitable for osteopenia and early-stage osteoporosis.
Small classes, focused attention.
Small class sizes for maximum attention, focused on easing and preventing back pain through controlled movement.
Build on the fundamentals.
For regulars ready to build on the fundamentals with more challenging sequences.
Meet the team
Six real teachers across three Dulwich venues, each bringing their own path into Pilates.
Owner & Teacher
Body Control Pilates Teacher, Back4Good® Practitioner & Bone Health Specialist
I teach from absolute beginners through to advanced. My passion is to make you feel stronger, more mobile, more confident and to relieve those aches and pains which we get through general daily activities or sport. I'm based in Spain these days, and run Pilates Star remotely with a small team of real teachers keeping classes going across Dulwich.
“It's interesting that on-going chronic back pain is not necessarily the fault of your spine, but possibly 'gives' or 'restrictions' in your other main joints.”
Teacher
Camber LTA, Dulwich Golf Club & St Stephen's Church
A fun and energizing atmosphere focused on building strength, improving posture, and boosting your overall well-being. Pippa is all about creating a safe and supportive space.
Teacher
Dulwich Golf Club
I have been practicing pilates for 20 years and I feel very passionate about its strengthening and healing powers.
Teacher
St Stephen's Church
Sophie aims to share the benefits she has enjoyed from Pilates with all her clients, from relieving lower back pain and improving mobility to managing stress and anxiety.
Teacher
St Stephen's Church
Imogen came to Pilates as a teen figure skater, and spent six years as a professional skater. Expect classes with a calm, caring and concentrated atmosphere, with challenges mixed in.
Teacher
Dulwich Golf Club
Lois found pilates in the early 2000s. She loves how pilates makes her feel stronger and walk taller.
Our Space
Pilatestar provides face to face group mat Pilates classes across the Dulwich area, South East London. We deliberately keep classes welcoming and friendly, so you feel part of something.
OUR LOCATIONS
Around St Stephen's Church
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Who teaches here
Member facilities
Capped for individual attention from your teacher.
Concession pricing available at every venue.
Classes rotate across 3 Dulwich venues — check the timetable for your class.
Location
Community
Classes stay small on purpose. You'll see the same faces most weeks, and your teacher will know your name, your goals, and any injury you're working around.
If that sounds like the kind of Pilates you've been looking for, your first class is just £10.
The community keeps growing
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members (and counting)
Come in for your first class and you'll quickly feel part of the Pilates Starcommunity. Come solo or bring a friend, everyone's welcome.
A member's story
Menna had a long absence from Pilates, then an accident and a knee injury to recover from. Coming back to a small, familiar class made all the difference.
“Coming back to Pilates after a long absence helped in my knee recovery following an accident. Sophie is very aware if anybody has an injury and offers alternatives.”
Menna Bond, came back to Pilates recovering from a knee injury
Prefer to work with Sophie one to one? Alongside the group classes in Dulwich, she also runs 1:1 online sessions and in-person privates near Monte Pego, Spain.
Pricing available on enquiry, get in touch with Sophie for a quote.
Pricing
Start with a £10 first class. Every tier below has an over-60 concession built in.
Try Before You Buy
Your first class, no commitment beyond that.
Single Session
Drop in whenever suits you.
6 Sessions
Best for a regular weekly habit.
12 Sessions
For committed regulars training twice a week.
24 hours' notice to cancel a class, your credit stays on your account to use within the 7-week window.
Straight answers. Ask us anything else when you visit.
Ready to try your first class?
Arrive a few minutes early so your teacher can say hello and get you settled. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Pick a session below and we'll take care of the rest.
Choose a venue, then pick a session that works for you. Just £10 for your first class.
Select a venue
Upcoming sessions at St Stephen's Church
Prefer to enquire by email? Ask Sophie a question
