Frequently asked questions

1. How do I get to Sokos Hotel Vantaa easily?
You get easily to Sokos Hotel Vantaa by train, bus or car.
Travel connections:
- 7 km to the airport. With Bus 61 you get round the clock in 15-20 minutes straight to the hotel. Tickets 2,4 €.
- 0,1 km to the bus station
- 0,1 km to the railway station Tikkurila. Trains that come from Helsinki: R, H, I and K. 15 min journey from the center of Helsinki.
- 150 parking spaces (10 €/day, 1,5 € each beginning hour)

2. How can i buy tickets for the festival?
You can easily order your festival tickets in our websites under the link order your tickets. You can also buy the tickets on the spot in Sokos Hotel Vantaa just before the class or party begins. In that case, remember to come in good time!

3. Do i need to register for the workshops?
You don´t need to register for specific workshops.

4. Can I participate in an intermediate or advanced workshop although I have tickets for beginners workshops?
Yes, that´s possible but the difference in price between a beginners class and an intermediate or advanced class, 15 €, is charged.

5. Can I participate in an beginners workshop although I have tickets for intermediate/advanced workshops?
Yes, that´s possible. Remember though, that the difference in price between a beginners class and an intermediate and advanced class is not paid back.

6. Can I participate in workshops although I´ve never danced salsa before?
Of course you can. The Salsafestival is the best way to quick and easy learn salsa and other latinamerican dances! You don´t have to have any dance experience to participate.

7. Do I need a dancepartner to participate in the workshops?
You can attend the workshops without your own dance partner. Bringing your own partner is recommended though, this way there will be a balance between male and female dancers. 

8. If I attend beginners classes on friday can I attend intermediate on saturday?
The intermediate and advanced classes are meant for students who allready have some more experience in the mentioned dances.

9. Can I share ticket packages with a friend?
The ticket packages are personal, for exampel if you want to go on 5 classes with a friend you can´t buy a 10 ticket package to share, instead you should get a 5 classes package each.