WORKSHOPS 2025
Step into Cicci’s world of unconventional grips, where knees, elbows, and armpits do all the talking. In this signature workshop, you'll explore creative combos and fluid transitions without relying on your hands too much.
Learn how to activate and trust lesser-used contact points to hold, flow, and express yourself through unique shapes. This is your chance to train the “in-between” grips and unlock a whole new dimension of movement.
Expect to dive into some of Cecilia’s favorite combos and signature sequences — perfect for anyone looking to expand their pole vocabulary, challenge their body in new ways, and have a blast doing it.
Grip Trifecta:
Knees, Armpits & Elbows
1h | Intermediate Level
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Join Alice Small for a dynamic 1.5hour workshop packed with her favorite tricks and transitions, perfect for intermediate-level dancers.
You'll start with a 30-minute targeted warm-up to prep your body for the moves ahead — focusing on both static and spin pole.
Expect creative combos, smooth transitions, and a deep dive into Alice’s personal movement style.
If you’re ready to expand your repertoire and add some flair to your flow, this one’s for you.
Fav Tricks & Transitions 1.5h | Intermediate Level
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DuoFlow: Heels Edition is a choreography workshop to explore low-flow movements with a partner, all set against the stunning backdrop of a lakefront chalet retreat.
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Duo choreography – Utilize low-flow techniques for partnered transitions.
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Work those heels – Refine your technique for power, balance, and effortless movement.
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Feel the moment – Let the open-air, lakeside atmosphere fuel your energy and expression.
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Who’s it for? All levels welcome! Come solo & meet someone new or with a friend.
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Attire: Match outfit with your besties!
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Platform heels & knee pads recommended.
Duo Flow : Heels Edition
1h | Open Level
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Join Alice Small for a 1.5-hour deep dive into flexibility, where you’ll work toward splits, backbends, and the elusive needle scale — but with much more than just drills.
Unlike a typical flexibility class, this workshop blends active mobility work with functional anatomy education to help you train smarter, not harder.
Alice will guide you through body awareness techniques and alignment corrections to make your practice efficient, sustainable, and pain-free.
You’ll gain insight into:
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Spinal curvature & hip/shoulder joint function
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Key muscle groups for each skill
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How the Golgi tendon organ affects your flexibility
Flexibility Workshop:
Splits & Needle
1.5h | Open Level
Variations will be offered
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Move Like You : A Guided Flow
1h | Open Level
Join Margaux for a unique Pole and Movement-Based Guided Flow, open to all levels.
Inspired by somatic practices, Gaga movement language, and movement medicine, this workshop is an invitation to drop into your body and follow its impulses.
Rather than learning set choreography, you’ll be gently guided through movement explorations—on and off the pole—that awaken your senses, attune you to the present moment, and encourage playful, intuitive expression.
Whether you're dancing in the air, on the floor, or somewhere in between, you’ll be invited to move from sensation rather than shape—feeling more grounded, free, and fully alive.
As the retreat draws to a close, let this workshop be your integration space.
A moment to breathe, soften, and celebrate your body’s story through motion.
Come as you are. Explore what moves you.
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our MPS mission
Amidst a sunrise on the lake, we aim to capture your pole journey—your skills, poses, and milestones. These photos will reflect the magic of your growth in this transformative art. May they inspire you to continue climbing to new heights.
-Cicci & Margaux
2025 RETREAT'S SCHEDULE
Discover the suggested arrival time, the upcoming workshops and photoshoots, and more...
Friday, July 4th
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM:
Arrival, Lunch time, settling in
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2:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
Group introduction
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3:30 PM – 4:50 PM:
Pole Workshop with Cicci
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:
Free time
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Dinner
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8:30 PM – 10:00 PM:
Night Photoshoot
Saturday, July 5th
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Sunrise SHOOT
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Pole Workshop with Alice
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12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Lunch – Free time
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Pole Workshop with Pei Yu
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Pole Jam
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free time
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7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner
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8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Free time
Sunday, July 6th
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM:
Breakfast
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:
Breathwork – Meditation
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM:
Flex Workshop with Alice
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:
Lunch
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1:00 PM – 2:30 PM:
Free time
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM:
Pole Workshop with Pei Yu
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM:
Free Time – Pole Jam
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:
Early Dinner
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6:00 PM – 6:30 PM:
Packing – Leaving
Alice
Alice Small is an experienced pole dance instructor from France with 7 years of teaching and more than 10 years of practice.
With a deep love for both the technical and artistic aspects of pole, she embraces diverse styles of pole dancing. She is dedicated to inspire students of all levels to explore their creativity and grow their abilities to master their dream tricks.
With no childhood background like dance or gymnastics she developed through the years a deep understanding of bio -mechanic training methods, pole dance techniques and progressions to achieve her and her students' goals.
Pei Yu
Pei Yu has been pole dancing since 2017, with a deep passion for choreography and low-flow movement.
Known for her seamless transitions and grounded style, she specializes in creating expressive, fluid sequences that highlight control and artistry.
She has competed and placed on multiple stages, earning recognition for her approach to floorwork and choreography:
Bronze at PMC 2024 Shadowbanned Semi-Pro
Silver – CPAC Nationals 2024 Floor Flow 2
Silver – CPAC Nationals 2023 Floor Flow 1
Currently teaching at Studio Calmness Hotline, she helps dancers refine their technique and discover new ways to express themselves.
Cecilia
Cici is a passionate pole dancer, dedicated instructor, and co-founder of both MTL Pole Shoots and the Halloween Community Pole Show. Known for her creative spirit and community focus, she also channels her artistic energy into her jewelry business.
She has competed in multiple pole competitions, earning recognition at the Pole Master Championship 2024 (Semi-Pro Afterhours Winner) and as First Runner-Up in the CPAC Afterhours Semi-Pro division.
Cici is obsessed with long, flowy pole jams and has a natural gift for unconventional grip points — knees, armpits, and elbows are her superpowers.
Margaux
Inspired by art in all its forms from a young age, she uses the language of the body to communicate.
This is how her ambition takes shape: to help women express their identity through movement.
The founder of Calmness Hotline & Co-founder of Mtlpoleshoots has a vision to create a community focused on well-being & creativity for those who wish to release their stress, move without restraint, and fully embrace themselves.
MPS Pole Retreat 2025
Escape the hustle & come relax!
Immerse in nature, indulge in pole workshops and photoshoots, and recharge with like-minded souls in a serene spa equipped cottage.
A 3 day retreat to immerse in your passion, unwind, make new connections all while living fully in the present moment.
