Pole camp Sardinia 2022
16-22 October 2022. Discover the unique charm of this island! An oasis of peace where you will pole dance every day and discover the beauty of its beaches and cliffs! Instructors: Bendy Kate, Louise Wawrzynska & Loa Koalita
Dates and location
16 Oct 2022, 17:00 – 22 Oct 2022, 12:00
Galanias Hotel & Retreat, Via Belvedere, 2, 08042 Bari Sardo NU, Italie
About the pole camp
Groups for all levels: beginners, intermediates, advanced
What is included:
- 6 nights in typical Sardinian-style rooms (4-stars hotel!)
- Half board (breakfasts and dinners) at our delightful restaurant, which has an indoor room and an outdoor terrace by the pool, ideal for pleasant evenings and sweet awakenings + the day of the mini cruise: lunch included with fresh fish or alternative menu
- 15h of workshops
- Pole access when not used
- Swimming pool access
- 1 photo shoot in a beautiful location (for souvenirs)
- 1 full day mini cruise with lunch on board: a great excursion to discover the coast of Ogliastra, the gulf of Orosei where the famous Cala Goloritze appears in all its plendor, Cala Mariolu and swim in the beautiful turquoise water.
- 1 Sardinian evening: live popular music, dancers in typical local costumes and a traditional Sardinian dinner, served on the terrace by the panoramic swimming pool
- Some goodies and surprises !!
If you want to train even more, optional workshops will also be planned (extra cost).
Non polers are also welcome as it is a beautiful place to discover and there are many options for them (and you during your free time): visit a village, go trekking, bike, enjoy the beach, have a massage, visit a local winery, go diving… you can also ask for yoga classes :)
We also recommend the cooking class which is a very interesting experience, where you will learn how to make a typical bread called “Pani pintau” and the typical ravioli of this area that is called “Culurgiones”.
The location:
The hotel stands where nature and the sea have created a scenery of pristine beauty.
The hotel has a garden and a scenic swimming pool surrounded by olive trees, palms and Mediterranean plants.
The design is in typical Sardinian style, traditional and refined, with furniture and upholstery fabrics carefully made by the skilled hands of the artisans of Ogliastra.
There is also a fully equipped bar and a nice restaurant, which offers, in addition to the national cuisine, flavorful traditional dishes made with local products.
Everything is at the same place so that you can fully dedicate your time to pole dancing, relaxing, visiting and having fun. Plus, you can reach the beautiful beach by walk in a few minutes and enjoy its beauty.
How to come?
To come, you can take a plane to Cagliari or Olbia airport. We will organize one transfer on the Sunday around 3:00pm. According to the number of people sharing it should be around 50€. It takes around 1h30 to join from Cagliari and 2h from Olbia. For the way back I will organize it around 12:00. So I recommend you to take a plane from 6:00pm to be sure.
It is also possible to come by boat from the South of France (from Toulon). We can send you all the information if it interests you.
Our instructors:
You will have three different teachers, to allow you to learn a variety of techniques.
Bendy Kate
Bendy Kate is a unique and innovative performer specialising in pole but also highly skilled in aerial, handbalancing and acrobatics. She holds multiple World Titles in Pole Dance; Pole Art Champion 2017, World Pole Sport and Fitness Champion 2014, IPSF World Pole Sports Runner Up 2013 and UK Professional Pole Championships (Elite Champion) 2011, 2012 and 2013. Bendy’s main aim with each performance is to leave a long lasting impression on the audience. She is a passionate teacher and she uses her knowledge about the human body, her gymnastics background and experience to travel the world teaching masterclasses.
Louise Wawrzynska
Louise fell in love with pole dancing back in 2010 and has since become an experienced artist featured in a wide range of events worldwide. She is known for her graceful and elegant style, and her seamless flows. In 2016 she made her Flying pole debut on Denmark’s Got Talent and became pole art champion at Pole Theatre UK 2017. She now shares her passion for pole dancing, by traveling around the world performing, teaching and judging. Some her titles include: pole art winner at Pole Theatre UK 2017, pole art winner at Pole Theatre Paris 2016, and 2nd runner-up at Pole Art France 2015.
Loa Koalita
Loa Koalita is pole dancing since 2010. After years of ballet and funk hip hop, Loa Koalita finally move towards pole dance and she excels in bringing her passion to new comers and more advanced dancers. Loa Koalita is a certified pole dance and yoga teacher. She wants to share techniques, tips, tricks and combos to improve your strength, flexibility, fluidity, creativity and style. Loa took part of the French Pole Championship in 2017 and finished 2nd in pro category at OIPA 2020. Loa Koalita is preparing dedicated workshops for this pole camp, with the aim to enrich your tricks and combos on both static and spinning poles, to bring you techniques and to make you more confident while dancing.
The workshops:
We have customized for you a program of pole dance workshops and activities with 3 great pole instructors. We have written below the workshops, of course they will be adapted according to your levels.
Bendy's workshops
- Airborne: you will learn how to defy gravity with Bendy's latest inspirations on the pole. The majority of this class wil be static rotations but some spinning transitions may be included. This class can include aerial tricks, transitions, tumbles and more, acccording to your level.
- Earthed: this workshop is about feeling the connection between the ground and the pole, in a unique low flow masterclass. You will learn Bendy's most interesting low pole flow tricks and transitions. It can include low flow, handstand transitions, break dance inspirations, unusual pirouettes, spins and rolls! Bring your knee pads for this workshop.
- Choreo: Bendy will prepare a choreography and will teach it to you, step by step. A great workshop to dance together.
- Bohemia (optional workshop): a new masterclass for Bendy! Pure floor only - Non pole. If you like to watch Bendy's floor work which is an amalgam of gymnastics, breakin, contemporary dance and capoeira, this is the class to learn it! Bendy will break down how to perform beautiful acrobatic pieces of floorwork and she will teach you a quirky floorwork routine. Bring your knee pads for this workshop.
Louise's workshops
- Favorite shapes: this workshop will take you through some of Louise’s latest favorite shapes and transitions - some of them you might have seen on her page. You will be exploring interesting shapes on the pole and much more on both spin and static pole.
- Find your flow: create simple yet beautiful flows on the pole by combining "basic" shapes and spins. Simplicity is the key!
- Seamless spinning: the key elements of this class are spin and fluidity! Build beautiful combinations, with interesting transitions and develop fluidity while spinning around. Focus will be on moving seamlessly as you transition from one move to another, speeding up, slowing down and with clean lines.
- Go with the flow: inspired by contemporary dance you will learn how to create movement around the pole. The class includes a full warm up, followed by floor progressions and a choreography. Students are encouraged to bring pants, knee protection and socks to this workshop
- Exotic choreo (optional workshop): this heels class combines strong elements from russian exotic with a twist of contemporary style. Bring your favorite pair of heels and let's be fierce!
Loa's workshops
- Loa's signature: on this workshop you will learn new combos, depending on Loa's inspiration and the trends of the moment. Different variations, tricks and combos will be taught to give you a lot to practice.
- Flexibility on the pole: Loa will share with you tips and techniques in order to look more flexible on the pole. She will also explain how active stretching can help you mastering some moves.
- Stretching: this workshop will make you work all the parts of the back, shoulders, legs... in order to increase your flexibility and elasticity. Loa will use a mix of yoga and contortion inspired exercises and give you both passive and dynamic stretching techniques.
Price
1595€ for a poler
810€ for a non poler
It is possible to pay in several times with no problem.