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For six days in November, twelve dancers and I move into a villa above the rice fields of Pererenan. We train at Pole Robean Studio. We move on the rooftop shala. We eat at the Sayan House. We bathe in the temple waters of Pura Beji.
Every level welcome — from absolute beginner to ten-year veteran.
What we'll do together
Tango Pole
2H · THE CORE CLASS
Pole Femme
2H · FLUIDITY, EMPOWERMENT
Live Classes starting in will be scheduled on weekends, and the time will be discovered in Telegram group chat. All participants will vote for most available time for the upcoming class.
Pole Art
2H · IMPROVISATION, CREATIVITY
Ahimsa Movement Therapy
2H · CONNECT WITH YOUR BODY
Water Flow Class
90 MIN · NOURISHING, RESTORATIVE
Pole class for the choice of a groop
2 H · GROUP WILL CHOOSE A THEME OF A CLASS
+ 2 days we meet in the morning: 1h Soft Stretching · 1h Somatic regulation.
Sleep if you need it. Come if you're called.
What we'll do together
Welcome Dinner at Mostly
In Pererenan, the first night. Sharing-style.
Long table, slow food, celebrating the opening.
90 min deep tissue massage
At Spring Spa — the kind of pressure
that finds the knots you've been holding for months.
Purification ritual at the Beji Waterfalls
In Ubud. Sarong, sash, sacred springs. A slow morning of cleansing and ceremony.
A long lunch at the Sayan House
Perched above the Ayung River, just outside central Ubud. Japanese–Latin fusion. The kind of place you don't forget.
Sunset and tapas at Cemagi Beach
First drink on the sand. Sharing plates. The sky is doing what magical feeling in your heart.
Jungle pole photoshoot at Robean's outdoor deck
50 raw + 5 edited photos to take home. Brass pole in the green. Documentation worth keeping.
Closing fire ceremony
On the final night. To close what we opened together.
Where we live
A 9-bedroom private villa in Pererenan, Canggu. Yoga shala on the rooftop. Pool in the courtyard. Breakfast every morning at the villa from November 13–18. In-house staff. The kind of place where you stop checking your phone after day two.
Shared Bedroom
8 SPOTS
A private bedroom you share with one other dancer.
Bestie-trip energy.
Solo Bedroom
4 SPOTS
A private bedroom, just yours. Your own door. Your own rest.
Daily Flow
Arrival
THU · NOV 12
14:00 villa check-in · 15:00 welcome circle on the rooftop · 19:30 welcome dinner at Mostly Pererenan
Breakfast · 2h Tango Pole at Robean Studio · Middle Eastern lunch at Robean Kitchen · 2h Ahimsa Movement at villa · Sunset + tapas at Cemagi Beach
Into the method
FRI · NOV 13
Breakfast · 2h Pole Femme class · Lunch at villa (poke bowls, fruit) · 90 min Water Class in the villa pool · Free evening
Sensual
SAT · NOV 14
Optional 6:30 Soft Stretching · Breakfast · Beji Waterfalls purification ritual · Long lunch at the Sayan House in Ubud · Free evening
Lush in Ubud
SUN · NOV 15
Breakfast · 2h Pole Art improvisation workshop · Vietnamese lunch with rice-field view · 90 min deep tissue massage · Pool party at villa
Art and Spa
MON · NOV 16
Breakfast · Final pole class · Indonesian lunch at Robean Kitchen · Jungle pole photoshoot · Cozy fire night
Final glow
TUE · NOV 17
Farewell breakfast · 11:00 villa checkout
Ciao bella
WED · NOV 18
Investment
SHARED ROOM
SOLO ROOM
Early-bird
UNTIL JULY 31, 2026
$1,950
$2,250
$2,100
Full price
FROM AUGUST 1
$2,400
What's included
12 hours classes with Mitya Staev · 6 nights private villa with daily breakfast · welcome dinner at Mostly Pererenan · 5 lunches (4 casual + Sayan House in Ubud) · 90 min deep tissue spa · Beji Waterfalls purification ritual · sunset hangout at Cemagi Beach · all group transportation · jungle pole photoshoot (50 raw + 5 edited photos) · retreat merchandise · closing fire ceremony · workshop certificate · local chaperone throughout.
Not included
Flights to Bali · Indonesian visa (~$35 on arrival) · travel insurance (strongly recommended) · grip aid, ballroom heels, kneepads.
Payment
$500 deposit holds your spot.
This deposit is not refundable.
The rest of the money is due September 13, 2026 — 60 days before the retreat.
If you cancel before August 13: you get all your money back (except the $500 deposit).
If you cancel between August 13 and September 13: you get half of your money back.
If you cancel after September 13: no refund. We recommend travel insurance.
Twelve spots. November 12–18
I'm Mitya Staev
A multidisciplinary artist, certified somatic therapist, and creator of TangoPole and POLECONTACT. Russia-born, Miami-based, often traveling. Over the last decade I've trained 100+ pole teachers around the world and shaped a method that brings together the embrace of tango, the empowerment of pole, and the listening of somatic work.
This retreat isn't only TangoPole. It's six days of everything I teach — pole, femme, art, Ahimsa, somatic work, water practice — woven together in one container.
I designed this experience for you to reconnect with your body and soul, meet incredible people, eat the most delicious food and rest in the heart of a truly magical island.
CERTIFIED SOMATIC THERAPIST · CREATOR OF TANGOPOLE + POLECONTACT · IPSF CHAMPION · WORLD RECORD HOLDER
Robean Studio Bali
Our home for the week. Nadia and the Robean team built a premiere pole destination in Pererenan, Canggu — brass and stainless steel poles, a jungle deck for photoshoots, a kitchen that feeds dancers like family. They're co-hosting this retreat with me, and they know how to take care of a group.
Questions
Do I need pole experience?
No. The retreat is open level. We'll have beginners and ten-year veterans in the room together. I teach so everyone finds their own edge — and Pole Robean Studio's space is designed for mixed levels.
Do I need to be a TangoPole certified teacher?
No. The retreat is open to anyone called to come.
Do I need to know tango?
No. You do not need to have a certain vocabulary or learn tango technique. You will discover everything on the site.
Do I need to attend every class?
During that week, we have two morning classes, those are optional.
The afternoon classes are the heart of the retreat.
If you skip them, it's your choice — no one will judge you.
Can I extend my stay in Bali?
Of course. Many dancers do. Moreover, you will get a list of recommended places to visit before or after the retreat.
Do I need special shoes? Tango or Latin?
The whole retreat you can dance barefoot. It is not a problem. But if you want to savour the whole flavour of dancing you can bring latin ballroom or tango heels. I recommend ballroom latin.
Make sure you feel comfortable.
Twelve spots.
Six days.
One villa.
If you've read this far — you already know.