move, breathe, shine;

WEEKENDS with boogaloo

Transform in Portugal! Join us for immersive retreats where pole dance meets wellness in a stunning costal setting

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Sanctuary

where the atlantic meets your practice

The Portugal studio sits on a quiet stretch of coast where light hits water and stone in ways that make you still. The space breathes with the rhythm of the sea. You'll find yourself moving differently here.

Outdoor patio area with potted plants, metal table and chairs, and a cobblestone ground. The building wall has large windows with blue patterned tiles around them, and there is a blue door.

Days

What happens when you join us

Each morning begins with a community breakfast and light pole work in the studio. The Atlantic light comes through the windows and you feel it on your skin. Afternoons bring workshops on technique, strength, and the quiet work of listening to your body.

Balance

More than just dancing

The guesthouse weekends weave together pole work with practices that feed the whole self. Yoga in the mornings, surf in the afternoons. Time to simply be.

Pole & yoga
Pole, yoga, & surf
Women practicing pole dance in a studio with mirrors and blue lighting, climbing and supporting each other on vertical poles.

Pole & Yoga

three days of mindfulness & flow

Schedules built to help you build strength and find your flow.

day 1:
welcome & flow

Check-in at the school from 15:00

Class 1 (17:00): Gentle Yoga & Mobility — release travel tension

Dinner on your own in Setúbal

Evening: Welcome gathering at the studio

day 2:
pole, yoga, & adventure

08:00: Light breakfast

Class 2 (09:00): Pole Dance — Technique & Combos

Class 3 (11:30): Dynamic Yoga — Strength & Flexibility

13:30: Lunch on your own

15:00: Boat trip to Tróia, free time at the beach or dunes

19:00: Return to Setúbal

Dinner on your own

day 3:
closing & empowerment

08:00: Light breakfast

Class 4 (09:00): Pole Dance — Choreography & Expression

Class 5 (11:00): Restorative Yoga & Guided Meditation

13:00: Closing brunch at the school

Farewell & check-out from 15:00

Three women practicing pole dance in a studio with blue lighting, with one woman assisting another who is in mid-air on the pole, while a third woman holds a pole on the floor.

Pole, Yoga, & Surf

three days of waves & flow

Schedules built to help you build strength and balance.

day 1:
arrival & flow

3:00 PM: Check-in

5:00 PM: Gentle Yoga & Mobility

Dinner in Setúbal (self-organized)

Welcome gathering at the studio

day 2:
pole, yoga, & surf

8:00 AM: Light breakfast

9:00 AM: Pole Dance: Technique & Combos

11:00 AM: Dynamic Yoga

12:30 PM: Lunch on your own

3:00–6:00 PM: Surf session

Dinner on your own

day 3:
closing & empowerment

8:00 AM: Light breakfast

9:00 AM: Pole Dance: Choreography

1:00 PM: Closing brunch

Optional boat trip (time-dependent)

3:00 PM: Check-out

A bright interior space with two large windows displaying a parking lot and street outside. In the center, a wooden decorative mirror with intricate carvings is placed on a marble-topped wooden cabinet with drawers. An orchid in a dish is on the cabinet. To the right, a white table with a black adjustable desk lamp and some papers is visible. To the left, part of a beige cushioned bench or chair is shown.
Two beds with white linens and pillows in a room with unfinished wood framing and a cement floor, a small blue bedside table, and minimal decor.

Accomodation
A bed in a shared 4-bed room or a full private apartment with a capacity for 4 people

An empty dance or fitness studio with wooden floors and large windows, featuring several vertical metal poles, mirrors on the walls, and some exercise or safety equipment on the right side

Rehersal Room
A magical atmosphere, musical instruments, books, a projector, and all your need for inspiration!

An interior room with a large wooden dining table surrounded by vintage chairs and green armchairs. A large window offers a view of a parking lot and buildings outside, and there is an antique wooden sideboard against the wall.

Co-Working Space
Artist’s co-work space for any office work. We provide a full internet connection and a coffee machine.

Guest House

Your home away from home

A comforting and welcoming environment for you to fully enjoy your retreat weekend.

What you’ll get when you come:
Full breakfast and accommodation
Rehearsal room
Coworking space

A wide sandy beach with calm ocean water, a small dark object on the sand, hills and clouds in a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, white bedding, pillows, and a folded grey towel on the bed.
Interior of a room with a beige couch, a patterned rug, a textured stone wall, and a black tiled backsplash with several electrical outlets. The room also features a floor lamp, a small side table, and rolled-up foam mats near the wall.
Calm ocean water with gentle ripples and a small boat in the distance, under a clear sky with distant mountains on the horizon.
Two beds with white bedding and pillows, set against a white wall with a wooden frame and hanging lamps, in a minimalist room with a partial view of a carpeted floor.
An empty dance or yoga studio with wooden floors, large windows with white curtains, and decorative ceiling moldings. There are metal poles in the room, possibly for pole dancing or fitness classes. Mirrors cover part of the wall, and there is some e
A corner view of a historic building with blue and white decorative tiles, arched windows, and classical architectural details against a clear blue sky.
Ceiling with two white circular light fixtures and decorative molding.

Ready to find your moment

Send us a message, and we’ll provide you the next available dates.

 

Setúbal
R. Teotónio Banha 8, 2900-451 Setúbal, Portugal
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how to find us

Setúbal is a beautiful green place fishing town surrounded by the Serra de Arrábida located at the confluence of the Sado River and the Atlantic Sea.

A true and unique paradise 💚

questions

Reach out to our team directly.

    • 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport

    • 1-minute walk to the ferry station to Troia Beach

    • 10 minutes walking to Cerra da Arrábida

    • 15 minutes by car from Galapagos Beach (Best Europe Beach 2019)

    • 1 minute walking to the sea

    • 1-minute walk to the old city center

  • Yes, the price includes accommodation in a cutie double-floor spacious shared room with a maximum of five people.

  • No, but it is transferable. Someone can take your place.

  • On request and subject to availability we can arrange airport pick-up.

  • Beginners and experienced dancers both belong here. We structure classes to meet you where you are. The retreat focuses n growth, not performance.

  • Yes, booking a private room outside the residence is possible for an extra charge. For more details, please get in touch with us.

  • Bringing a partner/friend/family is not allowed.

  • Outside of the retreat time, we recommend:

    • Visiting all the beautiful beaches from the Costa Azul and the National Park Serra da Arrábida.

    • Boarding the ferry to visit the Troia peninsula, which is just opposite.

    • Activities such as Kayak tours, Snorkeling, Coasteering, Boat tours, Dolfin Tours, and The route of wine.

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