FAQ Europe Retreats
Get ready for your Retreat. Below are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. We hope they will help you with your Retreat planning & get you all set for an amazing time!
General info about the retreat
Yes. Each Retreat will be split into two or three workshop groups, based on levels. This will ensure you get all the attention you need, can work on skills suited to where you are at, and have a pole to yourself!
We will send out a survey prior to the retreat which will ask a few questions about your pole level so we can see what level you are at. If you are attending the Retreat with some friends and want to be in the same group, please mention this in the survey.
We will send this to you in the Retreat Telegram chat about a week before your Retreat.
See attached the example schedule for your favourite retreat. Changes are possible.
Where the schedule permits, yes, we would love for you to have the chance to work one on one with your favourite instructors! Please talk directly with the instructor to arrange this, as as well as the pole studio to arrange a time when the studio will be free. There is enough time to organize this on site or a week before the event.
Barcelona: If you opt for our solo or shared retreat package you’ll receive 3 nights accommodation, 9 hours of pole dancing workshops (3 hrs per day) and breakfast each day, welcome get-together and/or Farewell dinner or lunch.
Porto: If you opt for our solo or shared retreat package you’ll receive 4 nights accommodation, 9 hours of pole dancing workshops (3 hrs per day) and breakfast each day, welcome get-together and Farewell dinner + extra events & tours. *More info here
Lunches are included at the event: Slinky Heels Mastery Barcelona & Pole, City & Sun Porto.
If you choose the Workshop only package you’ll receive access to 9 hours of pole dancing workshops (3 hrs per day) and Welcome get-together and/or Farewell dinner or lunch.
No, flights are additional and at your own expense.
Not everyone is obliged to get Travel Insurance for european countries. In addition, if you have health insurance valid in the whole world, you also do not need to get extra for european countries.
If you are still wondering “Do I need travel insurance for the final destination?” note that insurance is mandatory for you, only if one of the following statements applies to you:
- You need a visa to enter the final destination for short stays. One of the main requirements for a short-stay visa to mostly countries in the EU is a document that proves you have travel insurance that covers the whole territory of Schengen. The document must prove your insurance has minimal coverage of €30,000.
- You will enter the Schengen zone through a member state that wants you to present proof of travel Insurance for entry to Schengen. Several Schengen countries demand travellers to prove they have travel insurance when they show up at their port of entry. You should check if the country through which you plan to enter the Schengen zone has such a requirement.
Slinky Heels Mastery Barcelona: Included in your package are a welcome get together with tapas and snacks, farewell dinner, all breakfasts and lunches. You have the freedom to explore the amazing restaurants available for dinners. Workshop only package includes welcome get together and farewell dinner or lunch only.
Pole, City & Sun Porto: Included in your package are a welcome get together with tapas and snacks, farewell dinner, all breakfasts and lunches. You have the freedom to explore the amazing restaurants available for dinners. Workshop only package includes welcome get together and farewell dinner or lunch only.
Absolutely! We can accommodate all requirements and will ask you about your requirements following booking.
Yes, you will need to arrange your transport to the hotel. You can use local public transport, a taxi or a rental car. Before the weekend starts, we connect all participants in a group so we can share travel options with you.
If there are enough bookings for photo shootings, we will have a professional photographer on each Retreat! If you would like to showcase your hard work in a photoshoot, we have a limited number of photoshoot packages available on each Retreat. Let us know if you’d like more information on the packages available.
Give a little thought to what your pole dancing goals are. Is there a specific style or trick you’d like to dive deeper into? Have a think about what you’re hoping to gain from the workshops and choose your instructor accordingly.
Stronger pole dancing technique, friendships with like-minded people, relaxation and relief from the daily stress of home and so much more!
We create a Telegram group prior to the Retreat so you can connect with your hosts as well as the other dancers attending the Retreat.
Please email us: hello@indipoledance.com
Before coming to Europe
You will fly to Barcelona Airport (airport code BCN) or Porto Airport (airport code OPO). Day 1 of your Retreat is set aside for arrivals. You can check in after 3 pm at the hotel. All our pole workshops are scheduled for Days 2-4. Check-out is by 11 am on the last Retreat day. Accommodation is provided for three nights in Barcelona, for four nights in Porto. If you decide to arrive before the Retreat or extend your stay beyond, this is fine, but you will need to arrange your own accommodation or contact the hotel individually to extend your stay. Please mention that you are part of the event. Please send us your flight number & arrival time once you’ve booked your flights.
Yes, you will need to arrange your transport to the hotel. You can use local public transport, a taxi or a rental car. Before the weekend starts, we connect all participants in a group so we can share travel options with you.
Not everyone is obliged to get Travel Insurance for european countries. In addition, if you have health insurance valid in the whole world, you also do not need to get extra for european countries.
If you are still wondering “Do I need travel insurance for the final destination?” note that insurance is mandatory for you, only if one of the following statements applies to you:
- You need a visa to enter the final destination for short stays. One of the main requirements for a short-stay visa to mostly countries in the EU is a document that proves you have travel insurance that covers the whole territory of Schengen. The document must prove your insurance has minimal coverage of €30,000.
- You will enter the Schengen zone through a member state that wants you to present proof of travel Insurance for entry to Schengen. Several Schengen countries demand travellers to prove they have travel insurance when they show up at their port of entry. You should check if the country through which you plan to enter the Schengen zone has such a requirement.
Barcelona: REC Hotel, Carrer del Rec Comtal, 19, 08003 Barcelona
Porto: Catalonia Hotel, Rua de Entreparedes 92, 4000-198 Porto, Portugal
Everything for a weekend of pole, relaxation and adventure! All your pole gear (pole wear, heels, knee pads, grip aids etc). In case of blisters, we recommend bringing fabric plasters (band aids) or kinesiology tape.
Barcelona & Porto: The local currency is EURO. You can easily pay by credit card almost everywhere in Barcelona. There are ATMS that dispense EURO, but you can also bring USD, EURO or AUD and exchange at the money changers at the airport.
Barcelona and Copenhagen use the type C plug which has two round pins.
Awesome! That’s not a problem. You can arrange to extend your stay with the hotel directly or plan the rest of your holiday as you please.
Please email us: hello@indipoledance.com
Covid-19 info
If you show symptoms, our health staff will help arrange a test. If you test positive, we will assist you with understanding your options with respect to isolation. If required, you will be transferred to a hospital for treatment at your own expense.
Every Indi Pole team member is triple vaccinated. All instructors are fully vaccinated.
Please read our Terms & Conditions.
Awesome! That’s not a problem. You can arrange to extend your stay with the hotel directly or plan the rest of your holiday as you please.
Please email us: hello@indipoledance.com