Lush: Immerse yourself in the magic of Portugal on this luscious retreat. Elevate your low & mid-flow heels skills with Indis and Tia’s favourites – lots of legwork, heelwork, floats, spins & more. This Retreat dives into the concept of feeling lush in your own movement. You will be guided in this exploration by focusing firstly on technique & detail, to expand your repertoire of movement. Secondly, you’ll incorporate a softer focus on exploration, play, presence & the senses. Combines, this Retreat will help you elevate & embody your sensual style.
Slink & Flow: Experience the enchantment of Portugal on this unforgettable retreat. Enhance your low- and mid-flow heel technique with Tias and Tati’s signature moves, including edgework, heelwork, and smooth, spin-filled transitions. This retreat invites you to delve into the art of slinkiness and discover the essence of your flow.
inclusions & highlights
Experience all the delights that Portugal has to offer…
- 9 hours of exclusive masterclasses (3 hrs per day)
- 4 nights accommodation at the stylish Catalonia Hotel. Your hotel is just a 15 minute stroll to the studio and right in city centre.
- Daily delicious & nourishing breakfasts and lunches (all dietary requirements are catered for).
- Welcome dinner sampling some of Portugal’s best cuisine.
- Farewell sunset yacht cruise of Porto.
- Walking tour of the sights of Porto with our local English-speaking guide.
- Get creative with a traditional tile painting workshop.
- A fully hosted Retreat experience.
- Small groups & your own pole in workshops to maximise one-on-one attention with your instructors.
- All content tailored to your level.
Spaces for this Retreat are strictly limited to 18 dancers, so book your spot today.
example schedule
ARRIVAL DAY
• check-in after 3 pm
MASTERCLASSES DAY 1
- 3hrs of morning or afternoon workshops
- lunch
MASTERCLASSES DAY 2
- 3hrs of morning or afternoon workshops
- lunch
MASTERCLASSES DAY 3
- 3hrs of morning or afternoon workshops
- lunch
DEPARTURE DAY
• check-out by 11 am
what Indi Girls are saying:
frequently asked questions
If you opt for our solo or shared retreat package you’ll receive 4 nights accommodation, 6 x pole dancing workshops (2 per day), breakfast and lunch each day, Welcome and Farewell dinners as well our social activities (e.g. city walking tour, boat cruise, tile painting, cabaret night,…)
If you choose the Workshop only package you’ll receive access to 6 x Pole Dancing Workshops (2 per day), social activities and Welcome and Farewell dinners.
Yes we do! Place your deposit to secure your place, then choose the payment plan that suits you best (e.g. 2, 3 or 4 payments).
No, flights are additional and at your own expense.
Please check the requirements for each individual Retreat. As a general rule, we suggest having strong pirouettes on both sides in heels, in order for you to get the most out of the Retreat, as you will be training for 9 hours over the week.
Yes. Each Retreat will be split into two workshop groups, based on level. 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 and for your Instagram profile 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.
Day 1 & Day 5 of your retreat are set aside for arrivals and departures.
All classes are scheduled for Days 2, 3 & 4. Classes finish by 5pm.
We have a city walking tour on Day 1 – this starts at 4pm. Check-in is from 3pm. We have a welcome dinner on Day 1 – this starts at 8pm. We have a farewell dinner on Day 4. On Day 5 we have breakfast before check-out until 11am.
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.
Included in your package are welcome dinner, farewell dinner, all breakfasts and lunches. You have the freedom to explore the amazing restaurants available for dinners. Workshop only package includes welcome and farewell dinner only.
Absolutely! Our retreat team tries to organize with the restaurants your specific dietary (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free,…). We always try our best to accommodate all requirements and will ask you about your requirements following booking.
Our Europe Retreats are for everyone.
Please check our Terms & Conditions.https://indipoledance.com/retreat-tcs-2025/
Please email us: hello@indipoledance.com
Please check our Terms & Conditions.
what will I learn?
What will you learn during the Porto Retreat? Your Retreat includes 9 hours of Masterclasses. We work closely with our instructors to develop exclusive, progressive content created just for you. You’ll learn new techniques, skills & combinations & dive deep into topics such as embodiment, presence, texture & stylization.
Who is the Retreat suitable for? It is for you if feel confident dancing in heels & can pirouette on both sides in heels. This event is not suitable for heels beginners. This Retreat is for all genders.
where will i stay?
The Catalonia Hotel Porto is in the beating heart of Porto, an easy walk to everything you want to see. The studio is only a 15-minute stroll away.
When you arrive, you’ll meet your hosts for the retreat! Once settled in, we’ll explore Porto on a city walking tour followed by a delicious welcome dinner to welcome you together and get excited about the retreat ahead!
about indi pole retreats
Indi Pole is an Australian-based company and the world’s most experienced pole retreat company. We’ve hosted more than 500 dancers on more than 30 Retreats all around the world, since we ran our first retreat in 2016. No one else has more experience! You can count on us for a smooth and unforgettable experience.
Lush: Immerse yourself in the magic of Portugal on these luscious retreats. Elevate your low & mid-flow heels skills with Indi & Tia’s & Tatis favourites – lots of legwork, edgework, heelwork, floats, spins & more. This Retreat dives into the concept of feeling lush in your own movement. The instructors will guide you in this exploration by focusing firstly on technique & detail, to expand your repertoire of movement. Secondly, you’ll incorporate a softer focus on exploration, play, presence & the senses. Combines, this Retreat will help you elevate & embody your sensual style.
dance with Indi & Tia Jax
inclusions & highlights
Experience all the delights that Portugal has to offer…
- 9 hours of exclusive masterclasses (3 hrs per day)
- 4 nights accommodation at the stylish Catalonia Hotel. Your hotel is just a 15 minute stroll to the studio and right in city centre.
- Daily delicious & nourishing breakfasts and lunches (all dietary requirements are catered for).
- Welcome gathering sampling some of Portugal’s best cuisine.
- Farewell sunset yacht cruise of Porto.
- Walking tour of the sights of Porto with our local English-speaking guide.
- Get creative with a traditional tile painting workshop.
- A fully hosted Retreat experience.
- Small groups & your own pole in workshops to maximise one-on-one attention with your instructors.
- All content is tailored to your level.
Spaces for this Retreat are strictly limited to 18 dancers, so book your spot today.
example schedule
ARRIVAL DAY
• check-in after 3 pm
MASTERCLASSES DAY 1
- 3hrs of morning or afternoon workshops
- lunch
MASTERCLASSES DAY 2
- 3hrs of morning or afternoon workshops
- lunch
MASTERCLASSES DAY 3
- 3hrs of morning or afternoon workshops
- lunch
DEPARTURE DAY
• check-out by 11 am
what Indi Girls are saying:
frequently asked questions
If you opt for our solo or shared retreat package you’ll receive 4 nights accommodation, 6 x pole dancing workshops (2 per day), breakfast and lunch each day, Welcome and Farewell dinners as well our social activities (e.g. city walking tour, boat cruise, tile painting, cabaret night,…)
If you choose the Workshop only package you’ll receive access to 6 x Pole Dancing Workshops (2 per day), social activities and Welcome and Farewell dinners.
Yes we do! Place your deposit to secure your place, then choose the payment plan that suits you best (e.g. 2, 3 or 4 payments).
No, flights are additional and at your own expense.
Please check the requirements for each individual Retreat. As a general rule, we suggest having strong pirouettes on both sides in heels, in order for you to get the most out of the Retreat, as you will be training for 9 hours over the week.
Yes. Each Retreat will be split into two workshop groups, based on level. 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 and for your Instagram profile 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.
Day 1 & Day 5 of your retreat are set aside for arrivals and departures.
All classes are scheduled for Days 2, 3 & 4. Classes finish by 5pm.
We have a city walking tour on Day 1 – this starts at 4pm. Check-in is from 3pm. We have a welcome dinner on Day 1 – this starts at 8pm. We have a farewell dinner on Day 4. On Day 5 we have breakfast before check-out until 11am.
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.
Included in your package are welcome dinner, farewell dinner, all breakfasts and lunches. You have the freedom to explore the amazing restaurants available for dinners. Workshop only package includes welcome and farewell dinner only.
Absolutely! Our retreat team tries to organize with the restaurants your specific dietary (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free,…). We always try our best to accommodate all requirements and will ask you about your requirements following booking.
Our Europe Retreats are for everyone.
Please check our Terms & Conditions.https://indipoledance.com/retreat-tcs-2025/
Please email us: hello@indipoledance.com
Please check our Terms & Conditions.
what will I learn?
What will you learn during the Porto Retreat? Your Retreat includes 9 hours of Masterclasses. We work closely with our instructors to develop exclusive, progressive content created just for you. You’ll learn new techniques, skills & combinations & dive deep into topics such as embodiment, presence, texture & stylization.
Who is the Retreat suitable for? It is for you if feel confident dancing in heels & can pirouette on both sides in heels. This event is not suitable for heels beginners. This Retreat is for all genders.
where will i stay?
The Catalonia Hotel Porto is in the beating heart of Porto, an easy walk to everything you want to see. The studio is only a 15-minute stroll away.
When you arrive, you’ll meet your hosts for the retreat! Once settled in, we’ll explore Porto on a city walking tour followed by a delicious welcome dinner to welcome you together and get excited about the retreat ahead!
about indi pole retreats
Indi Pole is an Australian-based company and the world’s most experienced pole retreat company. We’ve hosted more than 500 dancers on more than 30 Retreats all around the world, since we ran our first retreat in 2016. No one else has more experience! You can count on us for a smooth and unforgettable experience.
your instructors
Fluid, dynamic & hypnotising heel work. Mesmerising, precise & delicious flows.
Learn how to create hypnotic magic in your heel work with Kathryn (Pole Kitten) & Wes – experts in their craft.
We’re excited to bring these two icons together for the first time ever! Learn their signature heels tricks & transitions, including both dynamic & flow based techniques, then melt it all together in hypnotic sequences & choreographies.
At the end of this Retreat you’ll have a new repertoire of skills to add to your dance & you’ll unlock the secrets to bewitching your audience with your own brand of dark magic.
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to learn from this dynamic instructor team in the magical city of Porto.
Dynamic & Energetic Flow
Wes Marx has been pole dancing for seven years. What started as a hobby became his passion and profession. His efforts have focused on exploring heels’ low-flow movements, which has become his speciality. He is well known for his flowy way of dancing, effortlessly mixing musicality, fashion, and flow style. Besides being an incredible dancer and instructor, Wes is the winner of Pole Crown Latinoamerica 2022 – Men category and Overall Winner and is often part of the competition judging panel.
fall in love with Porto
The little sister of Lisbon, Porto is a vibrant design- and food- obsessed city that was voted the world’s leading destination to visit in 2022. Loved for its rich culture, beautiful architecture, wide open beaches and delicious cuisine, Porto is cool, understated, authentic & charming. The kind of place you visit & fall in love with.
Steeped in history, Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and when you meander the cobblestone streets of the city centre, you’ll see why. Famed for it’s glorious azulejos tiles & historic architecture, you’ll be quickly charmed. June is the month of long sunny days in Porto, perfect for exploring this creative city & hopping from one cafe to the next sampling Porto’s delicious specialities – Port wine, seafood & Pastel de Nata (Portuguese custard tart).
“Porto is a must-visit, oozing authenticity and charm. Come while it’s still cool but not too cool- you know how it is.” – Vanity Fair
“As Portugal has emerged as an A-List destination on the world stage appearing on ever more influencers’ Instagram accounts, the city that gave the country its name has quietly become its beating creative heart.” – Conde Nast Traveller
“Steeped in history, Porto is a haven for the design and food obsessed.” -Vogue
Places strictly limited to 18 people per retreat. Reserve your spot now to avoid disappointment!
let's connect & explore
In addition to an unmatched pole dance program, you’ll experience the very best of Porto. We have curated a program of social events to help you experience the best of Porto & they’re included in your Retreat package!
explore the city on a walking tour
Let’s connect & explore everything this amazing city has to offer as we stroll the meandering streets of Porto, learning about the history & landmarks of the small city.
sunset yacht tour
Let’s enjoy sunset from the deck of our private yacht, as we sip local wine! You’ll get to see the city from a completely different perspective, and the views of the sun setting over the water are simply stunning.