MPS Pole Retreat 2026
Escape the hustle & come relax!
Immerse in nature, indulge in pole workshops and a sunrise photoshoot; 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.
our MPS mission
Amidst a sunrise on the lake, we aim to capture your pole adventure—your skills, poses, and milestones! These photos will reflect the magic of your growth and your transformative journey. May they inspire you to continue climbing to new heights!
-Cicci & Margaux
2026 SCHEDULE
Discover the suggested arrival time, the upcoming workshops, photoshoot, and more...
Friday, July 10th
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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 – 5:30 PM:
Ready to Shoot Pole Workshop with Minnie
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM:
Free time
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6:30 PM – 8 PM:
Dinner | Arrival celebration | Margaux's B-day
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8:30 PM – 10:00 PM:
Dance Game or (depending on energy) indoor Pole Charade.
Saturday, July 11th
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5:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Sunrise Shoot
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Boa Method Workshop with Alix
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12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Lunch – Free time
OR private with Alix or Minnie
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2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Bridge / Backbend Workshop with Minnie
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Pole Jam
OR private with Alix or Minnie
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free time
OR private with Alix or Minnie
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7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner
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8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Free time
OR private with Alix or Minnie
Sunday, July 12th
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8:30 AM – 9:30 AM:
Breakfast
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:
Breathwork / Meditation with Cecilia
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PM:
Spin Pole Workshop with Alix
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:
Lunch
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1:00 PM – 2:30 PM:
Free time
Or private with Alix or Minnie
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM:
Somatic Wrap Up / Reflection with Margaux
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM:
Free Time – Pole Jam
Or private with Alix or Minnie
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:
Early Dinner / snack before hitting the door
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6:00 PM – 6:30 PM:
Packing – Leaving
Spinny Minnie
Born in South Korea, Minnie discovered pole dancing through an online video and quickly dedicated herself to the discipline. She later trained internationally before being accepted to the École nationale de cirque, where she specialized in flying pole and graduated in 2021.
A multidisciplinary aerialist, Minnie performs in pole, aerial straps, hoop, hand balancing, and contortion. She is the 2024 Canadian Pole Champion (Professional Sports) and has performed with Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize, including appearances at the Cannes Film Festival. She has been teaching pole internationally since 2016 and continues to create powerful, athletic performances that blend strength, fluidity, and precision.
Alix Veilleux
Alix is a multidisciplinary pole artist, instructor, performer, and competitor with a strong foundation in competitive dancing.
She brings a unique blend of athleticism and artistry to her work, shaping both her performance and teaching style. Creator of The Boa Method, her signature style emphasizes musicality, fluidity, and flow, empowering dancers to explore their individuality while blending strength and skill.
She is the co-founder of Pole Masters Championship and co-owner of Triple 2 Creative Studio in Montreal, where she is dedicated to creating a supportive space for dancers to grow, connect, and thrive.
Cecilia Lico
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 Brissiaud
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. Her mission is to help women find clarity through movement while feeling seen and celebrated for who they are.
The founder of Calmness Hotline & Co-founder of Mtlpoleshoots | Halloween Pole show 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.
WORKSHOPS 2026
READY TO SHOOT 2h
(bENDY) POSES COMBO
WORKSHOP
w/minnie
This workshop is designed to prepare you for a sunrise photoshoot. We will explore a wide range of shapes and transitions to help you discover what works best for your body and your style.
Throughout the session, you will be guided through different ideas and variations, with space to adapt and personalize movements so they feel natural and powerful on you.
Whether your goal is to experiment with more advanced moves or to refine and perfect simple, effective positions for the camera, this class will support your process. We will also take time to respond to individual requests, depending on participants’ needs, ensuring that everyone leaves with material they feel confident bringing to life at the shoot.
This workshop is open to everyone and is designed to spark inspiration—both from the creativity of others and from your own movement.
1
THE BOA METHOD 1.5h
CHOREO W/ PLEASERS
WORKSHOP
W/Alix
This is a heels choreography class inspired by Alix's unique dance style, known as the Boa Method.
The choreography, influenced by this method, embodies a fusion of sinuous, serpent-like motions and intricate body articulations, accented with sudden bursts of swift, sharp movements.
This class will focus on musicality, heels technique, and unique transitions. It is designed for intermediate dancers with experience in heels choreography and tricks.
Don’t forget your heels and knee pads!
2
BACKBEND FLEXIBILITY
BRIDGE & SCORPIO
2h WORKSHOP
W/Minnie
This floor-based workshop focuses on building the strength, mobility, and understanding required for scorpion handstand shape.
The session begins with a targeted warm-up designed to open the entire spine, followed by specific drills to develop safe and effective backbending.
Participants will explore a combination of mobility work, as well as both passive and active flexibility, while learning how to properly engage the muscles needed to support these positions.
We will also work on balance principles to help you find control and stability in the position. This class is technical in its approach, offering clear foundations on where to begin and what to focus on in your training.
At the same time, the session is guided in a calm and supportive atmosphere, encouraging you to connect with your body and move with ease.
Modifications will be provided to accommodate different levels, making the workshop accessible.
3
SPIN POLE COMBO 1.5H TRICKS WORKSHOP
W/Alix
In this workshop, Alix brings her extensive experience and passion for spin pole combos to help you elevate your skills.
Designed for intermediate and advanced pole dancers *knowing the workshop can be adapted to a certain extend to the participants signed up at the retreat, this class will focus on mastering Alix’s refined flows, emphasizing beautiful shapes and smooth, unique transitions between moves.
Alix is excited to share her creative combos and inspire you to explore new possibilities on the spin pole.
Whether you're looking to enhance your flow or add new dimensions to your routines, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to push your limits and achieve your goals.
4
BREATHE WORK w/CECILIA
& GUIDED CLOSING CIRCLE w/MARGAUX
30 mins & 1h
Join Cici for a moment to unwind and meditate by the lake to start the last day on the right foot.
Wrap up the adventure with Margaux's closing circle. She will offer a guided gentle movement body scan to be in one's body to wrap up.
Her closing circle is based in somatic practices and Gaga movement. This workshop is an invitation to reflect out loud in the group after fully embodying the adventure in movement. In a circle, after a body scan in movement session you'll get to share your highlights, your next steps and goals!
5
J'ai adoré la communauté, bien que je connaissais déjà pas mal de participants j'ai pu être 100% moi-même. tellements de beaux échanges riches et pertinents, comme autant de moments drôles et amusants.
-Noemie
Cette retraite m’a permis d’apprendre autant de la technique que des astuces pour m’améliorer dans le sport que j’aime. De plus, tout le monde était si chaleureux, accueillant et content d’être présent!
-Alice
Je repars avec le corps fatigué et l'âme nourrie, j'ai hâte à la prochaine !
-Claire
Merci pour ce moment bienveillant, inspirant et challengeant. Je reviens avec plein de bons souvenirs et de nouvelles techniques.
-Mélissa
J’ai beaucoup aimé qu’il y avait vraiment des personnes à différents niveaux de leur parcours (très débutant à avancé) et que tout le monde ai eu l’air de vraiment apprécier/profiter durant les workshops
Ça m’a permis de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes merveilleuses et aussi de réaliser que je suis vraiment à ma place dans cette communauté.
-Lydie
C'était une magnifique occasion de faire vivre ensemble et nourrir cette communauté qui nous tient tant à cœur.
-Sivan
