About Alpine pole retreat
I wanted to combine my love for beautiful places and unique settings with my passion for pole. In a world that never slows down, I wanted to create a place that does.
A place where pole is more than technique, it’s about creating memories, sharing, connecting and having fun! Surrounded by the Swiss alps, every detail is designed to create an unforgettable experience.
To ensure a truly personal and memorable experience, Alpine Pole Retreat is limited to just 12 participants.
This intimate group size allows for more individual guidance, meaningful connections and a relaxed atmosphere, making every moment on and off the
pole even more special.
MOVE, CONNECT, ELEVATE.
Meet your instructors
KAREM GUTIERREZ
Karem Gutierrez was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and is living in Barcelona, Spain.
She's been a dedicated, experienced, and passionate Pole Dance artist since 2014 and has over 9 years of experience as a pole instructor for all levels and coaching competitors. Her gymnastics background and her love for contemporary dance have helped her develop her own style on the pole and build her own personal choreographies.
Karem has won multiple competitions internationally and was Elite winner of the Pole Spain competition two times in a row, and also the winner of Pole Art International with the highest score of the whole competition.
CAMILLE DE HAAS
Camille is a movement artist and coach who bridges technique, sensitivity, and freedom.
Through pole dance and improvisation, she supports each person in exploring their own physical language and developing confidence in movement.
Her approach blends precision, curiosity, and deep listening: she values the process over performance and sees the body as a space for sincere, living expression.
“I look for beauty in transitions, sincerity in imperfection, freedom in the details.”
MIRJETA ABAZI
Mirjeta discovered yoga at the age of 16, a practice that has been part of her life ever since and gradually led her to complete over 500 hours of training. She has been teaching Vinyasa yoga for the past five years, with an approach rooted in movement, body awareness, and mindful connection to sensations.
Alongside her yoga practice, she has trained in various approaches to flexibility and, over the years, developed her own way of practicing and teaching, blending yoga flow, mobility, and strength training. Pole dance has also been part of her journey for the past nine years. She has been teaching pole for three years, and the practice continues to shape her approach to movement, particularly through the exploration of strength, mobility, and flexibility.
About the founder
Steph Durand is a French pole dancer now based in Switzerland and founder of Twist On Air (online tutorials).
Passionate about creating meaningful experiences, Steph combines her 17 years of involvement in the pole dance community as a teacher, performer, competitor, with a vision of bringing together movement, nature and connection in a premium alpine setting.
“Creating a place where people feel inspired, connected, happy and at home has always been a dream. I can't wait to share it with you.”
Our partners
Proud to collaborate with partners who help make the Alpine Pole Retreat experience possible.
