Guest teachers: Nema, Ivan "Mel" Gorbunov, Alexander Nagachevskyi
Join us at the Bali Fire Dance Retreat for an unforgettable experience! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bali as you explore ancient temples, embark on thrilling adventures, and dive deep into the world of Flow Arts.
With daily workshops led by incredible teachers, you’ll learn and refine your skills in many Flow Arts disciplines, Fire Dancing, and more. Get inspired, meet new friends, and become part of a vibrant, supportive community—all while surrounded by the magic of Bali’s landscapes and culture.
Worskshops; Poi, Buugeng, Hula Hoop, Contact Staff, Handstands, Silk Fans, Belly Dance, Long Staff, Staff Juggling, Double Staffs, Meteor, Body Movement, Dragon Kite, Yoga & Conditioning, and more!
Meet Vojta, the tech-savvy dance and acrobatics wizard from the Czech Republic. Far from your average performer, Vojta is a true pioneer in the world of Poi spinning. With his innovative style and out-of-the-box techniques, he’s reshaped the art of Poi, introducing jaw-dropping moves that have taken the flow arts community by storm.
With over a decade of experience as a professional fire performer, Vojta has performed with top artistic troupes across the globe. His journey has been enriched by collaborations with renowned groups like Supercho, Mandalights, Cercle de Feu, Fusion Arts, and the Phoenix Fire Dancers. These experiences have not only broadened his horizons but also fostered a sense of community within the global performance arts scene. Currently, he shares the stage with fellow Czech performers Tom Hora and Kristina Zebrova.
Vojta’s passion for Poi extends beyond performing—he’s dedicated to teaching and inspiring others through workshops and retreats worldwide. Not only is he a master spinner, but he’s also a talented videographer, producing epic Poi videos, including the widely viewed “The Future Is Now.” For those looking to learn from the best, Vojta offers over 150 Poi tutorials on his platform PoiTutorials.com. Check out his work and dive into his world by visiting his website below!
Meet Lucero Ponce, the Peruvian Flow Artist extraordinaire! Specializing in Hula Hoop, Belly Dance, Buugeng, and Balancing tricks, she’s all about finding her inner balance.
Lucero’s journey into body expression began in 2010 with modern, belly, and contemporary dance. That same year, she discovered the world of yoga and meditation. In 2015, she embraced Flow Arts, starting with Hula Hoop and blending her dance background with other Flow Arts disciplines. In 2018, after seven years of yoga practice, she traveled to Thailand to become a certified Yoga Teacher with 200 hours of training.
Lucero and Gustavo, the dynamic duo behind Equilibra, have performed across 25 countries, dazzling audiences at festivals, retreats, TV shows, and high-profile events worldwide. Always evolving, they continue to push the boundaries of Flow Arts, circus, and dance. Get ready for a whirlwind of creativity from these global performers!
Meet Gustavo Ollitta, the Brazilian circus wizard and master of Buugeng, Poi, Slack Rope, and Balancing tricks.
Gustavo’s journey into object manipulation began in 2007 with Poi, but the real magic happened in 2009 when he discovered Buugeng. In 2010, he released his first Buugeng video on YouTube, titled “Flow,” which racked up over 2.5 million views. This viral hit catapulted him into the spotlight as the Buugeng sensation.
In 2011, Gustavo enrolled in the Contemporary Circus course at Scuola di Cirko Vertigo, Italy. There, he expanded his skills to include Slack Rope, handstands, and a range of performance and teaching techniques, making him a true circus powerhouse with Brazilian flair!
Luke fell in love with Flow Arts and Circus as a teenager, and 17 years later, his passion for dance and movement has taken him on an incredible journey. He’s a pro with Single and Double Staff, Poi, Fire Fans, Dragon Staff, and even Fire Eating and Sword performances. In 2016, Luke took his skills global, touring Europe and the UK, wowing audiences. Now based in the Netherlands, he continues performing with his group Luminosity while collaborating with Lumino, Lights in Motion, and Super Cho.
Luke’s excited to share his expertise with a mix of Yoga, Meditation, and Double Staff mastery. Whether you’re a seasoned Flow Artist or just beginning, he offers a fun and rewarding experience. You’ll dive into dynamic and static stretching, flexibility tips, and strength training, all designed to enhance your Flow Arts journey. This retreat is one you won’t want to miss!
We are excited to announce that Ivan “Mel” Gorbunov will be joining us as one of our guest teachers! Mel began his poi journey in 2006 and quickly fell in love with the prop. Over time, he mastered various flow disciplines like contact juggling, contact staff, and ball juggling, but poi spinning became his true passion. By 2008, he was already teaching workshops and judging competitions at Russian festivals, establishing himself as one of the most respected poi masters in his country.
In 2010, Mel gained international fame with his tech poi video “Red Pants,” which made waves in the global flow arts community. His talent continued to shine, and in 2013, he reached the semifinals of **Ukraine’s Got Talent** with a captivating act blending contact juggling and poi. Since 2016, Mel has traveled the world, sharing his skills at festivals as a performer and workshop leader.
In 2020, he shifted to online poi teaching, focusing on building academic foundations for poi. Now based in Bali, he is working on a comprehensive guide to body tracing with poi, set to be published in English.
We can’t wait to experience his unique poi techniques!
Nema is a seasoned Contact Staff artist and teacher with nearly 11 years of experience. He specializes in all things contact, whether it’s single or double contact staff, dragon staff, double staff, or even triple staff. In addition to his expertise with staffs, Nema also dabbles in poi, rope dart, and meteor dart. His passion for teaching has taken him to fire and flow festivals around the world, where he shares his skills with eager learners.
Nema believes deeply in the transformative power of movement and play. His teaching philosophy is rooted in the idea that a gap in our traditional education systems can be filled through this craft. Re-learning how to learn and understand the world through flow arts not only fosters creativity but also builds patience, discipline, and empowerment. For Nema, this practice didn’t just change his life—it saved it! If his teachings can provide even .0001% of the impact flow arts has had on him, he believes it’s absolutely worth trying.
We are thrilled to announce Alexander Nagachevskyi as one of our guest teachers! Alexander’s passion for movement and flow has deep roots, inspired by his father, who practiced martial arts and worked with nun-chucks. In 2008, Alexander and his brother Dima discovered poi, and in 2014, double meteors became his main prop, allowing them to stay connected even while living on different sides of the world. Together, they’ve taught and performed at festivals across Europe.
Discovering new tricks with meteors and integrating them into his flow remains one of Alexander’s favorite ways to connect body and soul. His unique approach to movement and mastery of double meteors has made him a highly respected figure in the flow arts community.
In addition to teaching and performing, Alexander is passionate about flow prop production. Since 2017, he has co-owned **EasyPixel**, a company specializing in professional LED props, and in 2018, he launched **Hypnoizm Flow Props**, where he continues to create innovative tools for flow artists around the world.
We can’t wait to learn from his vast experience and creative energy!
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– 6h+ of Workshops every day
– Super amazing international Teachers
– Individual Questions
– 12+ Props /Diciplines to Learn
all INCLUSIVE!
– Accommodation at a 3-Star Private Jungle Resort
– 3 amazing Buffets a day
(March 10-16)
– Breakfast included March 17-21
culture & adventure
– Visit ancient Temples
– See the famous Rice Fields
– Hike up a Volcano
– Taste the local Delicacies
& the best Fresh Chocolate ever!
relax in nature
– Unwind and Recharge. The Resort is situated between Rice Fields and the Jungle!
– Relax at the Private Pools
- Get a Massage
THE PRICES BELOW ALL INCLUDE:
– Your Accommodation of choice at the 3-Star Resort
– All the Workshops
– Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Buffet from March 10-16 (including drinks with the buffet)
– Breakfast Buffet March 17-21
(as we’ll be out exploring, lunch and dinner will be at different locations every day. If you choose to stay at the resort, you can order à la carte)
– Occupancy: 3 people
– Single beds or a double bed for a couple
– Same-gender bedrooms are available. Give your preferences for sharing the room with the same- or another gender. We can’t guarantee fulfilling your preferences, but we’ll do our best to make it work.
Triple Suite, price per person for March 10-21: 950 euros
March 10-17: 875 euros per person
Early Bird price: book before the 1st of November and get a discount of 25 euros! Lazy Bird prices after the 10th of February are +50 euros
- ROOM FACILITIES
- Air Conditioner
- Mini Fridge
- Electric Kettle for tea and instant coffee
- Hairdryer
- Free Wifi
- Hot Shower
- Shared Bathroom with multiple rooms
- Shared Balcony or Terrace
– Occupancy: 2 people– Shared Bathroom with multiple rooms– Single beds or a double bed for a couple– Same-gender and mixed-gender bedrooms are available. Give your gender preference to share the room
Twin Suite, price per person for March 10-21: 1175 euros
March 10-17: 1075 euros per personEarly Bird price: book before the 1st of November and get a discount of 25 euros! Lazy Bird prices after the 10th of February are +50 euros
BOOK NOW – 4 MORE BEDS AVAILABLE SOLD OUT!
- ROOM FACILITIES
- Air Conditioner
- Mini Fridge
- Electric Kettle for tea and instant coffee
- Hairdryer
- Free Wifi
- Hot Shower
- Shared Bathroom with multiple rooms
- Shared Balcony or Terrace
– Occupancy: 2 people
– Private Bathroom
– Single beds or a double bed for a couple
– Same-gender and mixed-gender bedrooms are available. Give your gender preference to share the room
Premium Twin Suite, price per person for March 10-21: 1335 euros
March 10-17: 1175 euros per person
Early Bird price: book before the 1st of November and get a discount of 25 euros! Lazy Bird prices after the 10th of February are +50 euros
- ROOM FACILITIES
- Air Conditioner
- Mini Fridge
- Electric Kettle for tea and instant coffee
- Hairdryer
- Free Wifi
- Hot Shower
- Private Bathroom
- Private Balcony or Terrace
– Occupancy: 1 person– Double bed– Private Bedroom– Private Bathroom
Paradise Suite, price per person for March 10-21: 1775 euros
March 10-17: 1575 euros per personEarly Bird price: book before the 1st of November and get a discount of 50 euros! Lazy Bird prices after the 10th of February are +50 euros
- ROOM FACILITIES
- Air Conditioner
- Mini Fridge
- Electric Kettle for tea and instant coffee
- Hairdryer
- Free Wifi
- Hot Shower
- Private Bathroom
- Private Balcony or Terrace
- WORKSHOP DAYS - MARCH 10-17
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 6+ hrs of workshops per day
- 3 buffets per day (meat and vegetarian options)
- Drinks during the buffet
- Fuel for fire jams
- Bus transport for outings
- Bedding, towels and soap
- TRIP DAYS - MARCH 17-21
- 4 nights of accommodation
- Breakfast buffet
- Drinks during the buffet
- Spontaneous workshops and Jams
- Fuel for fire jams
- Bedding, towels, and soap
- Transport from and to the airport
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
- Coffee and tea outside buffet opening hours
- Private Bus transport during the trip days.
- You choose per day if you join the trip. The bus fee will be 5 to 8 euros per day depending on the nr. of people
- Entry fee to sightseeing locations.
- You choose if you join the trip. The entry will generally be between 1 and 5 euros per site
- Costs for the guided Hike.
- If you want to climb mount Agung (very difficult) or Batur (easy)
- Prop rental. You can rent props if you do't have them
We’re also offering a limited amount of Worshop Passes, for people who already have accommodation elsewhere in Bali
– All Flow Arts Workshops are included
– Including access to the resort for fire jams and shows
Workshop Pass, price per person: 500 euros
Workshop Pass including 6 x Lunch Buffet: 560 euros
– March 10th, Orientation Meeting (Dinner is not included)
– March 11-16, workshop days (optional to include the Lunch Buffet)
– March 17-20, it’s optional to join the trips. You decide per day if you want to join. Payment in the bus for the bus fee and entry to the sites
- INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP PASS
- All the Flow Arts Workshops and Yoga
- Jams and Shows
- Fuel for Fire Jams
- Use of the Swimming Pool
The Tickets are exclusively available on the Flow Arts Shop website
We have a Pre-Sale now, only for our past attendees…
The Tickets will become available on the 20th of October, at noon 12pm!
Buy the deposit ticket at Flow Arts Shop for your room of choice. You will receive your order confirmation message and a second email
containing the Info PDF with all the info about the retreat.
The rest of the fee is due at the start of the retreat.
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If you would like to bring your partner, friend, parent, or child who will not be participating in the workshops, there will be a 15% discount on the retreat fee.
The person will not participate in the Flow Arts workshops, but all the other things will be included: accommodation, all meals, and also taking part in the yoga classes is included. After buying your deposit tickets, please note that your partner, friend, parent, or child doesn’t take part in the workshops, and the remaining fee will be edited.
All skill levels are welcome to join all workshops! We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced options for most techniques, with Poi workshops split into different levels to ensure the best experience for everyone.
The retreat is split into two parts: workshops and exploring Bali. The first part is mainly about Flow Arts workshops (with some small trips), and the last part, starting from the 17th, is mainly about trips, with some spontaneous workshops and Flow jams. You can book only the first part and leave on the 17th, but if you can, it’s, of course, way more fun to join everything!
- Monday, March 10th, is the day of arrival at the resort, and check-in starts at 3pm. We begin with a dinner and an orientation meeting
- March 11-16: Workshops! Five full workshop days, one day with one afternoon trip in the middle, and possible evening outings
- March 17-20: Explore Bali! (There will be spontaneous workshops and many Flow Jams!) Daily trips to temples, beaches, rice terraces, a volcano hike, and iconic spots. You decide per day if you want to join the journey, or stay at the resort (or do your own thing)
- March 21st; leaving day…
(Or not if you decide to stay longer at the resort ;))
We’ll have two indoor, airconditioned workshop spaces plus an outdoor, shaded area to train. This is an example of the daily schedule;
- 8:00 – 9:00 Yoga with Luke
- 9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast buffet
- 10:00 – 11:15 Poi Beginners AND Flow Arts Workshops
- 11:45 – 13:00 Poi Intermediate AND Flow Arts Workshops
- 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch buffet
- 15:00 – 16:30 Flow Arts Workshops
- 17:00 – 18:30 Flow Arts Workshops
- 19:00 Dinner buffet
WORKSHOPS: Poi, Buugeng, Hula Hoop, Contact Staff, Handstands, Silk Fans, Belly Dance, Long Staff, Staff Juggling, Double Staffs, Meteor, Body Movement, Dragon Kite, Yoga & Conditioning, and more!
March marks the end of the rainy season, bringing a perfect blend of fresh air, lush green jungle scenery, and comfortable temperatures for training. We might experience some rain, but the weather is generally pleasant, with daytime temperatures ranging from 22 to 31 degrees Celsius (72 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit) and an average of 7 hours of sunshine daily!
It’s also a quieter time to visit, as the high season begins in April. When we explore temples and other iconic spots, we’ll enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere and have the freedom to move around with ease.
When? March 10-21, 2025
The full retreat is from March 10-21. The first part, with mainly workshops is March 10-17. And the second part with mainly trips is March 17-21.
You can book March 10-17 if you need to leave earlier. It's not obligatory to stay for the whole retreat.
You can extend your stay at the Puri Saron resort depending on availibility before or after the retreat.
Where?
The retreat will be happening at a resort around 30 mins north of Ubud, Bali.
Bali's main airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport, located 13 km south of Denpasar.
We can arrange a taxi service to pick you up from the airport. The fee will be around $20 one way, depending on how many people can be picked up at once. It will take around 1.5 hours to get to the resort from the airport.
Public transport is going to Ubud; from there, you can only take a taxi to the resort for the last 15 km. https://kura2bus.com/page/bus_lines
Do I need a visa for Indonesia?
Over 90+ nationalies can buy the Visa on Arrival in Bali. If you're from the US, Canada and most European countries, you don't need to order a visa upfront. Check here to be sure.
The Visa on Arrival costs Rp500.000 which is around 30 euros. The tourist visa is valid for 30 days.
When you Purchase the Tourist visa on Arrival at the airport, the documents needed for your Visa application are:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months on date of arrival (no exceptions!)
- Return ticket (or outbound of Indonesia)
- Cash or Credit Card
How to get to the resort?
The retreat will be happening at a resort around 30 mins north of Ubud, Bali.
Bali's main airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport, located 13 km south of Denpasar.
We can arrange a taxi service to pick you up from the airport. The fee will be around $20 one way, depending on how many people can be picked up at once. It will take around 1.5 hours to get to the resort from the airport.
Public transport is going to Ubud; from there, you can only take a taxi to the resort for the last 15 km. https://kura2bus.com/page/bus_lines
What is The Accommodation? ✔ 3-star resort
Puri Saron Madangan is a serene, temple-inspired resort tucked away in Bali's lush inland, offering a peaceful escape from the busy tourist areas. With its elevated location, the resort enjoys fresher air than the island's coastal regions.
Featuring traditional Balinese architecture, three stunning swimming pools, and breathtaking jungle views, it provides an authentic and tranquil experience. The charming villas, each with pristine views of nature, allow you to select your ideal accommodation based on your personal preferences. We'll have this as our private resort during the retreat!!
the trips? you choose!
The 2nd part of the retreat is mainly about outing; March 17-21. During these five days, you've paid for your room and breakfast with the ticket. For all the rest, you're free to choose per day what you want to do!
We're offering daily trips to temples, rice fields, the beach, and a hike up Agung or Batur.
We can discuss and vote with the group where exactly we're going.
Per day, you decide if you go with the bus or stay at the resort, or do your own thing!
When you go with the bus, you'll pay in cash for the bus and the entry fees of that day.
Lunch and dinner isn't included during those days, as we'll be at many different locations. So you choose where you want to eat, from the possibilities at the location we're at.
If you stay at the resort, you can order á la carte in the restaurant.
For who? All levels
All levels of Poi, Hoop, Buugeng, Staff Spinning, Double Staff, Dance, etc., are welcome to join! We’ll offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced options for most techniques. For the Poi workshops, we split the group into different levels.
To benefit the most from this retreat, know the basic poi moves, such as 3-beat weaves (forward and backward), windmills, watermills, hip-reels, and turns butterflies (same-time, split-time), and buzzsaws.
If you can’t do some of the moves listed above, don’t worry! We will teach you that. However, if you want to be prepared, look up some tutorials; we recommend Poi Tutorials.com, start as a beginner for only 4,95 per month.
room sharing: can I share a room if I don't know any of the other attendees?
You don’t need to know other attendees to share a room!
If you want to share a room with other attendees, we’ll try to make a match. You can give us your preferences; if you want to stay with people with the same gender, we’ll try to find matching room-mates!
How to reserve a room with a friend?
If you want to share a room with friend(s) or a partner, you don’t have to buy all the tickets at the same time.
You can reserve separately, and all buy only your own ticket. When buying the ticket, leave a note that you want to share the room with friend(s) or a partner! Or send me a message at +336 3456 0233 to confirm you want to share.
Is the tap water drikable in Indonesia?
No, I wouldn't recommend drinking tap water in Asia. You can buy bottled water or take a travel filter bottle.
During the buffets there will be drinkwater available in the restaurant.