Polerina & The Secret Garden Madeira Retreats
A 5-day journey to rediscover your own "secret garden"—a place of quiet healing and rediscovered purpose.
Using mindful movement like pole dance to cultivate inner strength, not as performance, but as a path to healing.
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Ponta do Sol, Madeira
Open to ages 18–65
Inspired by The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this retreat combines structured training with time in nature. The program includes daily workshops, island exploration, live violin music during dance sessions, outdoor photoshoots, and shared social meals.
Immersive Pole Dance Workshops (Mixed Levels)
Five 90-minute pole dance workshops designed to support both beginners and experienced dancers
Guidance from an International Instructor
Led by Miglena, Berlin-based pole dancer and creator of ThePoleDancer, the largest YouTube channel for pole tutorials and a fast-growing online school
Small Groups, Personal Attention
Maximum 10 participants per group, with no more than two dancers per pole, ensuring enough time to practice, explore, and progress
Fluidity, Expression & Lyrical Movement
Workshops focused on fluid transitions, elegant lines, and lyrical choreography—Miglena’s signature style
July 29 – August 4
9 of 9 spots remaining
Group Size: Max 10 participants
Activities: Violin concert, hanging pole, social community picnic
Length: 7 days / 6 nights
Included: Classes, activities
Transfer: Possible with and without transfer
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Stay in a 19th-Century Villa in Ponta do Sol
We’ll be staying in a beautifully preserved 19th-century villa perched on a hill in Ponta do Sol.
Restored in its original architectural style, the villa is decorated to evoke the charm of traditional Madeiran farmhouses. This “grandmother’s house” features a cultivated garden with vegetables and fruit trees.
The surrounding area offers small villages, terraced fields, and scenic hiking trails along the coastline and hills. Nearby natural attractions include the Anjos Waterfall (note: it may occasionally be closed due to rockfalls).
Ponta do Sol is also known for its breathtaking sunsets over the Atlantic, charming old-town streets, and traditional Portuguese houses.
A gentle walk through Madeira’s ancient laurel forest. Focus on exploration, atmosphere, and natural photo spots. Accessible pace.
Discover Our Villa
Preserved and restored in its original architectural style, the house is decorated in a way that evokes traditional Madeiran farmhouses.
Wake up to stunning ocean views in our carefully curated villa.
Choose from shared dorms for solo travelers or private rooms for couples and friends.
The villa features a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and a soothing sauna, offering the perfect way to unwind after your lessons.
Wake up to stunning ocean views in our carefully curated villa.
Choose from shared dorms for solo travelers or private rooms for couples and friends.
The villa features a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and a soothing sauna, offering the perfect way to unwind after your lessons.
Welcome to Our Artistic Pole Dance Retreat
Hello,
My name is Miglena, and I will be the main instructor for this Pole Dance Retreat, supported by Verolina, your retreat host. Each group will have a maximum of 10 participants and will take part in five 90-minute workshops. To ensure everyone has ample practice time, poles will be shared, with a maximum of two participants per pole.
We will be working on lyrical pole choreography throughout the retreat. All levels are welcome, and groups will be mixed; however, the retreat is not open to non-polers.
You can see more of my work on my Instagram or YouTube channel. As a dancer, I am best known for my fluid style and elegant lyrical pole choreographies.
The retreat will take place from 29th July to 4th August 2026
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