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Dresscodes 2018
The theme: WEST SIDE STORY
SO MANY ASKED ALREADY. Here are they. Finally. The DRESSCODES for Berlin Salsacongress 2018! We keep it easy this year. But remember - the theme is "WEST SIDE STORY". It might make sense to watch the movie or at least some clips on YouTube to get the idea about the dresscodes, if you haven't seen the movie yet.
Dresscode Friday & Sunday: 60s Street Gang Style
Ladies - pencil skirts, petty coats, wide skirts. Combined with tops, matching the color of the skirts. Colorful is perfect for those nights.
Gentleman - Jeans or pants in all colors. Pullover. Polo shirts. Shirt combined with T Shirt. Wide sporty colorful jackets. Sneakers.
Dresscode Saturday: Gym Mambo
Ladies - dresses in 60s style, or skirt and top combined. High heels. Check hair styles from that time.
Gentleman - pants in color matching the Jackets. Shirts with slim black tie. Dance shoes.
Program
Wednesday, October 3
Chapter 1
Bachata Sensual Special Training
8.00 PM
With Arnold & Wandaisha (Cluj/Boston). From 8 - 10 PM. Location: Cumbancha, Möckernstrasse 68. 2 hour training 20€, 4 hour training (Wednesday & Thursday) 35€. Get your tickets here.
Thursday, October 4
Chapter 2
Kizomba Instructors Training with ALC
9.00 AM
Location: Mambita, Mehringdamm 33. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 5 PM.
Choreography Bootcamp with Brenda Liew
9.00 AM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 1.00 PM.
Choreography Bootcamp with Alegria DC
11.00 AM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 3.00 PM
Choreography Bootcamp with Supermario & Brenda
1.00 PM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 5.00 PM.
Choreography Bootcamp with Mistura Movement
1.00 PM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 5.00 PM.
Bachata Senual Special Training
8.00 PM
With Arnold & Wandaisha (Cluj/Boston). From 8 - 10 PM. Location: Cumbancha, Möckernstrasse 68. 2 hour training 20€, 4 hour training (Wednesday & Thursday) 35€. Get your tickets here.
Registration for BSC 2018
8.00 PM
Location: Tempodrom, Foyer of the Small Arena.
Preparty
9.30 PM
Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena. After 11.30 PM on two dance floors. Finishes at 3.30 AM. Entrance fee: 10€ from 9:30 - 11.00PM. 13 € after 11PM. Tickets only at the door. NOT included in ANY of the passes.
Friday, October 5
Chapter 3
Kizomba Instructors Training with ALC
9.00 AM
Location: Mambita, Mehringdamm 33. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 5.00 PM.
Choreography Bootcamp with Supermario & Brenda
9.00 AM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 1.00 PM.
Choreo Bootcamp Mistura Movement
9.00 AM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 1.00 PM.
Choreo Bootcamp Alegria DC
11.00 AM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 3.00 PM.
Kizomba PREFESTIVAL Intensive
11.30 AM
Location: Crowne Plaza, Post Palais. Not public. NOT included in any of the passes. Requires Upgrade Prefestival KIZOMBA.
Bachata PREFESTIVAL Intensive
11.30 AM
Location: Crowne Plaza, Marlene Dietrich. Not public. NOT included in any of the passes. Requires Upgrade Prefestival BACHATA.
Choreo Bootcamp Brenda Liew
1.00 PM
Location: X-Step, Tempelhofer Ufer 36. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 5.00 PM.
Registration for Berlin Salsacongress 2018
1.00 PM
Location: Tempodrom, Foyer. Until 2.00 AM.
Friday Academies
3.00 PM
Locations: Relexa, Anhalter Str. 8 and Crowne Plaza, Hallesche Str. 10. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Afternoon Social SalsaMania
5.00 PM
Afternoon Social Salsa & Bachata mixed floor. Location: Tempodrom, Foyer. Until 8.00 PM. NOT included in Party Only Pass. Requires Dance & Fun Pass or Take.It.All.Pass.
"Music - We care" - panel discussion
6.00 PM
Dancers meet the DJ's - your chance to talk face to face. Location: Tempodrom, Seminar II.
Rehearsals Stargate Teams
8.00 PM
Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena. ONLY Stargate teams, not public.
Classification test Salsa & ChaCha Master Classes
8.15 PM
Location: Tempodrom, Big Arena. Required if you want to take part in the Masterclasses.
Welcome Party
10.00 PM
Location: Tempodrom. Single Party Tickets available at the door, prices will be published shortly before the event. Party on four dancefloors - Salsa 1 (Big Arena), Salsa 2 (Small Arena), Kizomba/Semba (Lounge), Bachata (Foyer).
Show program
Midnight
Location: Tempodrom, Big Arena. 8 shows, no seating.
Dominican Bachata Social Dance Competition
1.30 AM
Shows us your best Domincan Bachata moves and win 100€ and a Full Pass for Berlin Salsacongress 2019! Location: Tempodrom, Foyer
Big Arena dance floor closes.
5.00 AM
Welcome party continue in Small Arena & Foyer. Small Arena mixed floor with Salsa & Bachata.
Welcome Party finishes
6.00 AM
All dance floors close.
Saturday, October 6
Chapter 4
School of Performing Arts
10.30 AM
Location: Sportshall. Only holders of Performer Upgrade. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Registration
10.45 AM
Location: Tempodrom, Foyer.
Academies Saturday
11.00 AM
Academies in Tempodrom, Crowne Plaza, Relexa. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Kizomba Instructors Training with ALC
2.00 PM
Location: to be announced. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 7.00 PM.
Stargate Shows
4.00 PM
Come and support your favorite team. Winners will perform at night on main stage as well as the chance to win 500€. Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena.
Afternoon Social - Salsamania
5.00 PM
Afternoon Social Salsa & Bachata mixed floor. Location: Tempodrom, Foyer. Until 8.00 PM. NOT included in Party Only Pass. Requires Dance & Fun Pass or Take.It.All.Pass.
Afternoon Social - KiZZmania
5.15 PM
Afternoon Social Kizomba & Semba mixed floor. Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena. Until 8.30 PM. NOT included in Party Only Pass. Requires Dance & Fun Pass or Take.It.All.Pass.
Master Classes Salsa & ChaChaChà
5.15 PM
Academies for really advanced dancers in Crowne Plaza and Relexa. Requires participation and passing of classification test on Friday at 8PM. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Santo Domingo Blues - Movie & Discussion
5.15 PM
We show you the movie "Santo Domingo Blues", total length 80min. Plus introduction into Bachata history by Ananya Kabir & Pierre Henry. Location: Tempodrom, Seminar II
The Big Money Machine - by Flairs of Dandy
5.15 PM
Did you ever wonder why certain people are able to always travel to many dancing festivals? Well let’s talk about The Big Money Machine! A brand new seminar by Flairs of Dandy® presented by Adric Walter. Subscribe to the idea of having a Money Machine. This seminar will teach you in how to shift your mindstate to endless possibilities of abundance and wealth so you can travel to as many dance festivals that you want - and even more. Location: Tempodrom, Lounge
Rehearsal Shows Sensual Explosion
8.00 PM
Rehearsal Sensual Shows. Not public. Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena.
Saturday Gala Party
9.30 PM
Starting with Salsa/Bachata in Foyer. Single Party Tickets available at the door, prices will be published shortly before the event. Door open to take your seat for the shows in Big Arena. Dresscode: to be announced.
Show program
10.00 PM
Extraordinary show production with teams from all over the world performing. Shows will start on time. Get your Upgrade Front Row for the best seats. Shows finish at 11.30 PM. Location: Big Arena.
Saturday Gala Party - All dance floors open.
12.00 PM
Big Arena opens for Party after removal of seating - Salsa floor. Party on four dancefloors - Salsa 1 (Big Arena), Salsa 2 (Small Arena), Kizomba/Semba (Lounge), Bachata (Foyer).
LIVE BACHATA CONCERT Gabriel Galan & su bandchata!
1.00 AM
If you are a Bachata lover, you will not want to miss this amazing concert! Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena
"Sensual Explosion". Show program
2.00 AM
Shows Kizomba and Bachata. Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena. Finishes at 2.45 AM.
Saturday Gala Party finishes.
6.00 AM
After 13 hours of dancing even the best things come to an end.
Sunday, October 8
Chapter 5
School of Performing Arts
10.30 AM
Location: Sportshall. Only holders of Performer Upgrade. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Doors open for Academies Sunday
10.45 AM
Get ready for the Academies.
Academies Sunday
11.00 AM
Academies in Tempodrom, Crowne Plaza, Relexa. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Kizomba Instructors Training with ALC
2.00 PM
Location: to be announced. Only participants, not public. Finishes at 6.00 PM.
Stargate Shows
4.00 PM
Come and support your favorite team. Winners will perform at night on main stage as well as the chance to win 500€. Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena.
Afternoon Social - Salsamania.
5.00 PM
Afternoon Social Salsa & Bachata mixed floor. Location: Tempodrom, Foyer. Until 8.00 PM. NOT included in Party Only Pass. Requires Dance & Fun Pass or Take.It.All.Pass.
Classification test for Bachata Masterclass
5.00 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza, Post Palais. Required if you want to take part in the Bachata Masterclass.
Afternoon Social - KiZZlounge
5.15 PM
Afternoon Social Kizomba & Semba mixed floor. Location: Tempodrom, Small Arena. Until 8.00 PM. NOT included in Party Only Pass. Requires Dance & Fun Pass or Take.It.All.Pass.
Masterclass Bachata
5.15 PM
Academy for really advanced Bachata dancers in Crowne Plaza. Requires participation and passing of classification test on Sunday at 5 PM. Check out Academies schedule in our Sched application.
Olu Olu's Coffee Lounge
5.30 PM
Panel discusion by Olu Olu. Location: Tempodrom, Seminar II.
Hidden Gems - Salsa Got Talent!
8.30 PM
We present you 4 talented couples you might now know yet. They present you what they will teach, you choose. Level Intermediate/Advanced. Included in all passes.Location: Big Arena.
Farewell Party
9.30 PM
Starting with Salsa/Bachata mixed floor in Small Arena. Single Party Tickets available at the door, prices will be published shortly before the event. Door opens to take your seat for the shows in Big Arena. Dresscode: to be announced.
Show program
10.00 PM
Extraordinary show production with teams from all over the world performing. Shows will start on time. Get your Upgrade Front Row for the best seats. Shows finish at 11.30 PM. Location: Tempodrom, Big Arena.
Farewell Party - All dance floors open
12.00 PM
Big Arena opens for Party after removal of seating - Salsa floor. Bachata in Foyer. Kizomba in Small Arena.
Big Arena closes
3.00 AM
Saturday Gala Party continue in Small Arena as mixed floor.
Farewell Party finishes
6.00 AM
End of Party and end of Berlin Salsacongress 2018. See you back in 2019!