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THE HANDSTAND SUMMER CAMP
A Handstand Paradise
In a premium location in the center of Italy's countryside, every year, a group of numerous handstanders gathers to enjoy handstand and flexibility training, Italian cuisine, a lot of sun, and collect unforgettable memories together. Spacious rooms, an exclusive pool, an enormous training area, a dining saloon, and other little gems await you!
3-Day Retreat
Immerse yourself completely for three days into a different world made of training, chill by the pool, amazing food, good friends, and extravagant parties. Typically on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule.
Unbeatable Price.
Convenient and unbeatable price for the experience you'll get. Highest standards of quality, professionalism, and comfort.
Master Sainaa Edition
Coming next year.
4 hours per day for 3 days with The London School of Handbalance head Coach Master Sainaa.
Cerberus Edition
Coming next year.
Handstands and flexibility all day with the magic trio: The Flexibility Guy Coach Elia, and the two London School Handstand and Flexibility coaches Manuele D'Aquino and Judit Feher.
All-Inclusive
Our retreat has something unique: the all-inclusive formula. Get three days of lessons, meals (Vegan 🌱 friendly options available!), and access to the villa. You don't have to change locations to train, you don't have to prep your food... Everything is included in the experience.
For All Levels!
We've hosted people with all sorts of handstand levels. From semi-professionals learning their one arm handstand to complete beginners aiming to achieve a two arm handstand. Your level is not a problem. You're going to be welcomed and trained with the most appropriate methodology and path. Choose the class that best suits your level and enjoy!
Master Sainaa Experience
Sainaa's life began in Mongolia in 1972. He trained as an elite gymnast and after winning the national championship for two years running he retired from competitive gymnastics at age 18.
For the next ten years, he worked as multi-skilled circus performer touring the world with the Sukhbaatar troupe, circus Krone, Blackpool Tower Circus, and many other world-famous circuses, festivals and gala shows all around the world. He specialized in tumbling, banquine, hand-balancing, and swinging trapeze.
In the early 2000s Sainaa's career led him to teaching. He settled in London where he combined adult gymnastics coaching at sports centers with a key role at the UK's most prestigious circus school: the National Centre for Circus Arts. Since 2004 he has been responsible for all National Centre for Circus Arts degree students handstand and acrobatic technique.
The Magic Trio
Manuele D'Aquino. Manuele teaches the art of handbalancing Sat the London school of handbalancing.
Thanks to his work, he's helped hundreds of people achieve a rock-solid handstand, from professionals to enthusiasts. His teaching style is simple, precise, and focused on mastering amazing basics.
Judit Feher. Judit is a circus perfomer and hand balance teacher currently finishing her Bachelor degree in Circus and performance art at the national centre for circus arts in London. She has been a coach at the London school of Hand balance since 2022. She has a passion for seeing people achieve new skills and gain confidence in handstands.
Elia Bartolini. Better known as The Flexibility Guy, Elia is a handstand and flexibility coach with more than a decade of experience. He is first of all a practitioner, always on the learning side. Author of multiple 5-star books on handstands and flexibility, he travels the world to teach and learn more about these fantastic disciplines.
A Typical Day at Handstand Summer Camp
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Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Check-in day. Come whenever you want and spend the day at the villa. |
9.30 to 12.30 am - One arm handstand |
9.30 to 12.30 am - One arm handstand |
9.30 to 12.30 am - One arm handstand |
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You can also check-in on Friday morning! No problem! |
9.30 to 12.30 am - Basic handstand and press |
9.30 to 12.30 am - Basic handstand and press |
9.30 to 12.30 am - Basic handstand and press |
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4.30 to 6.30 pm - Flexibility |
Afternoon at Fiorenzuola beach + visit Gradara's Castle |
We say goodbye here! |
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Pizza party! |
Piadina party! |
Costs & Bookings
Special Masters Editions
€489
20 spots
✓ +10 hours of lessons.
✓ Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
✓ 3-night stay in triple or quadruple rooms.
✓ Unlimited access to the pool.
Cerberus Editions
€489
20 spots
✓ +10 hours of lessons.
✓ Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
✓ 3-night stay in triple or quadruple rooms.
✓ Unlimited access to the pool.
Coming from Outside Italy?
Sometimes, especially people who come from outside Italy, want to spend a couple of additional nights in our villa. That's not a problem! You'll be able to book additional nights as the dates of each event will be communicated.
Transport to the Villa
Rent a car
The easiest thing you can do is this: rent a car from the airport, drive to the resort, leave your car there, and whenever you want, you can come back. We have a WhatsApp group where you can organize your trip with people like you who come from outside Italy!
Train solutions
Trains are well-connected. Check for Bologna Airport (BLQ). From there, there's a train that'll bring you to the Pesaro train station. From the Pesaro train station, some of the participants can pick you up (in the morning or at the event), or you can get to the resort by taxi if you want to arrive one or more days in advance. The average fare is €60.
Send us an email if you have any questions or doubts. We're always at your disposal!
Authentic Italian Places and Cuisine!
Gradara's Castle
One of the biggest Italian castles. A true medieval gem. Walk across its fortress and eat authentic Italian food inside its walls.
Fiorenzuola Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches of the Marche region. Find pure and true nature and enjoy a perfect day at the beach.
Pizza and Piadina Nights
Italy without pizza? What kind of trip is that? Let us surprise you with two dinners featuring some of the most authentic Italian dishes: pizza and piadina.
When and Where?
This experience is going to be unforgettable. That's a fact. If you attend this intensive with us, you'll collect a memory that will stay with you forever.
The location is called "Agriturismo La Badia", and it's located in località Badia, 18, Zip Code 61020 Montecalvo In Foglia in Pesaro (PU).
Click here to open the location on Google maps.
See you there. Much love.
The Founder
Elia Bartolini, also known as "The Flexibility Guy", Elia is a 5-Star Author on Amazon and has written 7 flexibility and handstand books. With more than a decade of experience, his methods are well-known worldwide and have helped countless people achieve their handstand flexibility goals.
Questions?
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