To celebrate POSA’s 10th anniversary and the Pole Sport World Championships 2026, we are organising special workshops at EPIC Training Center. Registration to all of the workshops happens via SuomiSport-system. See details regarding the workshops and links to the sign up events below.

EPIC Training Center is easily accessible by metro and located on the 4th floor of the Redi Shopping Centre. Take the green D-elevator to get to the studio. EPIC Training Center has a fridge and microwave available for your own snacks, as well as shower and changing facilities.

30.11. Workshop by Olena Minina

Description of the workshop is coming soon.

Time: Monday 30.11.2026 at 15:00 – 16:30
Price: 85 €

Register to Olena’s workshop

1.12. Rafa’s Trademark by Rafaela Montanaro

In RAFA’S TRADEMARK -workshop, Rafaela will teach her signature tricks and combos that she has performed in her own routines. This is a great opportunity to learn from Rafaela and add some new tricks and combinations to your own pole practice!

Rafaela Montanaro is not just a great athlete, but also an excellent teacher. She has used her knowledge as an athlete since the age of 3. This includes several national titles in Brazil as a gymnast and training experience in USA as well. She was also part of the Kung-fu Wushu Brazilian team in 2006, went to circus school in France and has a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Now she uses all that to help develop her true passion: Pole dance which she has been teaching around the world since 2010.

Time: Tuesday 1.12.2026 at 14:00 – 15:30
Price: 65 €

Register to Rafaela’s workshop

1.12. Original Combos & Regrips by Marharyta Seheda

In this workshop, Marharyta will share her signature and original combinations featuring unique grips, regrips and creative transitions. The focus will be on creating unusual connections between elements, exploring different ways of moving around the pole and developing combinations with a strong individual character. Participants will learn original combinations created by Marharyta and work on technique, transition while exploring new possibilities for their own movement.

Marharyta Seheda is a Ukrainian pole and aerial coach, judge and international workshop presenter. She is a POSA World and European Champion 2025 in Aerial Art and Sport, a POSA World Artistic medalist, and a multiple-time champion and medalist at international and European competitions in Pole Sport, Pole Art and Aerial disciplines, who regularly teaches workshops in Ukraine and across Europe, sharing her approach to creative movement, original combinations and technical elements.

Time: Tuesday 1.12.2026 at 15:30 – 17:00
Price: 65 €

Register to Marharyta’s workshop

Payment to all workshops is made at the time of registration. Each workshop has a maximum capacity of 16 participants, with two participants per pole. The workshops have a minimum participant requirement. Please note that payments are non-refundable if a participant cancels their registration. Payments will only be refunded if the workshop is cancelled by the organiser.

Training slots

EPIC Training Center offers competition training slots during the competition week 24-27.11. You can choose from private training sessions or shared training slots. You can reach EPIC easily from the city centre by metro. For more info and bookings, visit: https://www.oonakstore.com/wc-training-slots