Important informations ONLY for the participants of the 21th Salsa Diabólica Summer Camp 2024!
Please check this site for the latest informations as many times you can! Latest update:24/08/2024 14:00
I hope you enjoyed the camp, you can but it in your schedule that the 22nd DiaboliCAMP will be hold between 18-24.08.2025.
The shop will be open after the photoshooting, and this is the last day that you can buy your salsa diabolica merchandising staffs
THERE IS NO AIR CONTDITION IN THE ROOMS!!!
CONTACT to the camp organisation:
call Rozso +36209 378 013
or send him a message on Messenger https://www.facebook.com/rodek.zsolt
from 18 of August we DO NOT read e-mails!
Schedule updated on 17/08/2024. Rueda in the Balaton part changed
Arriving-Regitstering updated on 12/08/2024.
Additional info:
We’re plannig to have after parties at the restautant of Hotel Hungaria. For more details, please see the bottom of the timetable (schedule).
Beside the Salsa Diabolica teachers and DJ’s please welcome to our special quest stars to the 2024 Diabolicamp! See they classes in the schedule! All artist are frequent member of main salsa and sensual events!
Hint: If you cannot find a class in the dancehall which was written in the original schecule, please try to find it in an other dancehall. Allfour dancehalls very close to each other!
Meals:
breakfast 7:00am-10:00am
lunch 12:30pm-14:30pm
dinner 18:00pm-20:00pm
Salsa groups:
1st shift: 10:00-11:30am and 19:30-20:30pm
2nd shift: 11:30-13:00am and 20:30-21:30pm
We are happy, when You are, is a kind of our slogan, as the camp is organized for You and not for us.
If you have any problem you can call Rozso +36209 378 013 or send him a message on Messenger https://www.facebook.com/rodek.zsolt
In case he does not answer might be busy solving a problem for somebody else, but he shall recall You certainly and shall do all what he can. But if we do not have info about any problem of Yours , we can not help…
The location of the camp: Hotel Hungaria and Hotel Europa (8600 Siófok, Petőfi sétány13-15.) (Http://hcseurope.hu/hu/) the two hotels belong to the same company, so it can be considered as a hotel with 2 buildings. The main building is Hotel Europa and the side building is Hotel Hungaria. Both have the same standards and facilities, Hotel Europa has 12 floors and Hotel Hungaria has 6, that’s the only difference between the two buildings!
Apply to all guests of all hotels:
Arrival on the 19th August 2024 from 14:00pm (registration), the rooms will be cleaned and ready for the camp participant by 16:00 (first meal of the event is dinner on Monday)
Departure on the 25th August, till 10:00am !!! (last meal is breakfast on Sunday)
Touristic City Tax 550HUF/person/night must be payed at arrival to the hotel! It’s reasonable to bring the exact amount of 6 x 550 = 3.300 HUF, so you shall not have to queue for change! Everyone staying in Hotel Európa or Hotel Hungária should pay this amount at a sesicated desk at the place of registration.
You can park in the closed car park 350 meters from the hotel for 5.000 HUF/car/night!
Free WIFI is availablel in the hotel Hungaria’s lobby and Hotel Europa’s lobby and in the rooms as well! All the room has bathroom, TV, fridge and balcony!
Parking information:
Hotel Europa and Hungaria do not have their own parking lot. They hire places in the nearby (350 meters) public parking. One may park on the street, there are free and paying places too. We have sent an e-mail about it earlier.
Parking alternatives:
1.) Free public parking (with some luck). Parking is free of charge in the surrounding small streets near Hotel Európa and Hotel Hungária, on the side of the road in front of the houses.
2.) Paid parking in public areas HUF 2,400 / night. It is possible to buy a daily ticket and a 3-day ticket online here, the price 7200 HUF but the number of seats are limited. 3-day ticket until 24:00 on the 2nd day following the date of purchase, in case of pre-purchase, from 0:00 on the first day, until 24:00 on the 2nd day after that. At the hotel’s receotion they can help you to book it online.
3.) Paid parking in an unguarded parking lot booked in the hotel HUF 5,000 / night.
– Parking lot 1: located 350 meters from the hotel (Kinizsi Pál utca), with a barrier, closed, but not guarded.
– Parking lot 2: located 850 meters from the hotel (Karinthy Frigyes utca), with a barrier, closed, but not guarded.
The details (please read carefully and do the tasks related to the chosen option in time to avoid inconvenience):
Arrival-registration:
Arrival on the 19th August 2024 between 14:00 and 19:00
You have to register in the main dance hall (800sqm). Entrance is from the street at the small supermarket between hotel Euorpa and Hungaria (see the red path below)
1.) First you have to go to the Salsa Diabólica teachers (foreigners and Hungarians will be in a separate line), who will ask for your registration number, if you don’t know your registration number, then your name, then after checking your identity card, they will give you the camp wristband (written the room number on it) and the level classification paper wristband.
2.) Pick up the gift package at the next table at Vussy’s! Everyone gets a t-shirt in the size they pre-selected when registering. We can exchange sizes when everyone has arrived and received their T-shirts (so from August 21), it will be possible in the afternoon in the SHOP!
3.) Afterwards, whether you live in the building of Europa or Hungária, everyone must go to the reception of Europa (those living in Hungary feel free to leave their luggage in the main hall, we will make sure you don’t have to walk back and forth with your stuff until then), where the hotel receptionist will give you the following after than you payed the Tourist TAX or the parking (credit card acceptable):
a.) Residents of the Europa Hotel only receive a magnetic card, which enables entry to the hotel area and opens the room as well!
b.) Residents of Hungária Hotel, a magnetic card and room key allowing entry to the hotel area, in Hungária Hotel, a key opens the door, which can be left at the reception, if you are not in your room! Attention: there is 1 key for a room!
The room number is written on your wristband, the reception will give you your room about this information!
4.) When your room is ready, book your accommodation! Residents of Hungária Hotel, if they left their luggage in the main hall, take it with them on the way :). Then relax, go to the beach, meet each others…dinner is the first program!
If You arrive before 14:00 on 19.08.2024
– if possible, arrive at or after 2:00 p.m., but if your train/palne arrives earlier, there is a luggage room at the reception of Hotel Európa, you can leave your things and even go to the beach until then, but room pick-up is still only 4:00 p.m. from possible! You can register for the camp ONLY from 14:00!
19.08.2024 Arrivals after 19:00
– the registration for the teachers of Salsa Diabolica closes at 19:00, we hand it over to the reception of the Hotel Europa!
So if you arrive after 19:00, you have to go to the EUROPA Hotel reception, where they will ask for your details, you will also receive a TEXTILE wristband and a room key (Hungária hotel residents).
In this way, you become the member of the camp, you can move into the room, you can go to the restaurant and eat.
The dance levele wristband will be added to you by your teacher in the group you have been assigned to in advance during your first lesson.
So feel free to go to class and you will get the colour wristband! You can get the gift in the SHOP in the afternoon (between 14:45 and 17:15 in front of the main hall)!
If You arrive on 18.08.2024
Yyou have to go to the reception of the EURÓPA Hotel, they will ask for your details, for now you will be listed as an individual guest in the hotel’s register, the camp will only start on the 19th.
Half-board is included (breakfast and dinner times are the same as during the camp), the room is also only guaranteed from 4:00 p.m., IFA and parking must be paid upon arrival!
On the 19th, however, we will be waiting in the main hall with the teachers of Salsa Diabólica, so that you can register for the camp in the same way, receive the textile ribbon, level classification ribbon, and gift package. The easiest thing here is that you can lie on the beach and observe when the line is short and you should come then. Please be sure to get there by 7:00 p.m., because without a textile ribbon you CANNOT have dinner or stay in the camp area.
Our recommendations:
– There is a towel in every room, but it’s not allowed to take this to the pool or beach, so it is recommended to bring your own, an extra to the towel provided by the hotel, You shall need it for that seven days, wich is a loooonng time indeed!
– Bring earplugs in case you might be disturbed by your snoring roommate or by the nearby disco music. We are close to loudy night and beach parties too!
– Hopefully we shall have a pleasant hot weather, so whoever has an electric fan do bring it! Raincoat is strongly recommended too, as you have to walk between dance halls only 30 meters in case of rainy weather.
– The hotel has its own 20-meter swimming pool!
– No matter which hotel are you staying at, Hotel Europa and Hungaria ground are the main base. Between these hotels there is a 250 meters long closed private beach of Lake Balaton. Only those may enter in this ground with the wristband which is required to be shown automatically at the reception (please show it to the receptionist without requested!) It is our own interest that strangers should not sunbath on our little beach!
– Sunbeds, shade-umbrellas are FREE to use! Please take care of them because we have to pay for any damage! Please do not reserve them for the full day if you plan to use only for one-two hours!
– Between the two hotels, behind the main dance hall, there is a small boutique where drinks, snacks can bought for fair price, otherwise you can check several shops through the nearby Petőfi promenade!
On 19th of August Mai Rumba live concert
23th of August live concert by Révész Richárd Latin Quartett feat. Yulaisy Miranda, Nádor Dàvid, Molnár Levente
in the afternoon 16.00-18.00 Révész Richárd és Yulaisy Miranda will has a workshop: UNDERSTANDING CUBAN MUSIC (instruments, explanations, orchestra)
Policy
or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
answers for all questions (even the non-asked ones too…)
First of all our requests below are here listed for assure pleasure and joy for all participants, both for students and instructors. Having the experiences of several previous years’ salsa camps and numerous similar events, we tried to express those expectations, that could help everyone to avoid unpleasant affairs or any other troublesome occurrence.
Have a nice time, a lot of groove and joy in our salsa camp! Vamos a bailar!
# 1 wristbands
Everyone (instructor or student) must wear the wristbands – which meet all official hygienical requirements – during full time of the camp. We give two wristbands. One, which also has your room number on it, ensures that the hotel staff knows that you are member of the camp and that you are entitled to have your meals at the restaurant. The room key will be given only to that person, who has the relevant room number on her/his wristband. The other band indicates the level of dance skills and that you can take part in those lessons which meet your level of dancing. Not all our instructors do know personally every student, although we have tried to appoint our teachers accordingly. We ask you all to ease our work by wearing these wristbands.
If anyone’s wristband is damaged or broken, he/she must immediately notify an instructor about, so we can resolve its replacement. There is a limited number of available wristbands, so we ask EVERYBODY to take care as much as possible.
IMPORTANT: Entrance to the camp is possible only at the reception at Hotel Europa and Hungaria, whether you live in another accommodation, or just jump out for a quick snack or go for a walk, whenever pass the reception area, we ask you to show AUTOMATICALLY the camp wristband without warnings. Please do understand that this is for your own interest as we do not wish to allow any strangers to enter the camp.
# 2 accomodation
Campsite locations:
Hotel Europa and Hungaria – are the base (http://hcseurope.hu/en/)
Whichever hotel you are staying at, the wristband entitles you to use the services provided by Hotel Europa and Hungaria or the Salsa Diabolica Dance School in this area (classes, parties). Of course, if you stay in Hotel Lido, you can sunbath in Lido’s garden, but yo can use the pool, sunbeds at the area of Hotel Europa and Hungaria as well.
There is no possibility to change rooms or roommates according those requested in the application form.
# 3 meals
The meal times are given in the schedule! Hotel Europa and Hungaria are hotels owned by the same company therefore Hungaria and Europe hotels are considered as one hotel with two buildings and its restaurant can be found in Hotel Europa. Generally speaking, breakfast and dinner are served at the hotel you are staying at and lunch only in Europa
There is not enough room in the restaurant for all of us to eat at the same time, therefore, the timetable has been structured to overlap between meals and dance times. Hopefully, there will be no disruption. If, however, there are some timesstill ques, we ask you to be patient and tolerant to each other and also to our hosts who are doing their best for our feeling good. There will be plenty food for Everybody
# 4 location of workshops
We plan to teach In 4 locations, for 6 (5 hungarian 1 english language) groups, so despite the large number of participants a proper size class can be taught.
Our classrooms:
800sqm conference hall: (high ceiling, linoleum tapestry) is located between Hotel Europa and Hungaria (it’s marked as “800m2” on the map) 175sqm event tent: (high ceilings, “bio-AIR-conditioning” – fresh air comes in when we open the side of the tent, wooden floor covered with linoleum) you will find it between the 800sqm conference hall and Hotel Europa ( is marked as “175m2” on the map)150 event hall: this is actually the restaurant of Hotel Hungaria, which is used as an event hall as well (air-conditioned, marked as “150m2” on the map) is in the Hungária building 100sqm hall: this is located in front of the reception of the Hungaria Hotel (next to the 200sqm room)
It can be said that there are no classes at Hotel Europe where we eat and sleep only and all classes held between the two hotels or at the Hotel Hungaria. The salsa party evening will be in the 800sqm conference hall with a view to lake Balaton (the SHOP will be there too), and the sensual party at the Laura bar on the ground floor of Hotel Europa which is between the reception and the restaurant
# 5 teaching levels
As we already have mentioned, wristband colors are to inform about students’ level, which certainly makes easier to participate in workshops.
Since the number of participants is somewhat higher than last year, we created different classes: 7 will be held in Hungarian and 1 in English. Subjectively one can participate ONLY in his/her own salsa class!
If one would like to attend to a lower level salsa class (comparing to his/her own workshop) is also possible, in case instructor gives permission!
Generally gender ration shall not be equal, so most probably there will be more possibilities for change.
Since the number of students and size of halls have a determining effect on classification, it is not always possible for students in couple to join another workshop .
In each case it is the instructor who has the right to decide about!
We kindly ask you to respect instructors’ decision!
This way we can avoid overcrowded and non-joyable workshops.
# 6 fakultative workshops
The facultative workshops will be in the 800sqm, 175sqm and 150sqm halls. Although these workshops are for all regardless level we shall indicate the suggested level of these facultative classes in each case. In addition, we try to make it possible for everyone to choose between the classes held at the same time according to their level or interest.
# 7 dress code
At all workshops, being salsa or other facultative, regardless of sex, age or social affiliation, we kindly ask everyone to follow the below listed standards:
- covered upper body (bikini top for ladies is NOT enough!!!)
- sneakers proper use for stone,tapestry,linoleum is highly recommended
- lid or cap, if workshop held outside under strong sunshine
- change sweated T-shirt, athlete polo or use towel between workshops if necessary
- in the restaurant covered upper body is a must!
# 8 beginning of workshops
We try to begin workshops at the given time sharp, in order to finish on time. Please help us to make it possible by your in time appearance!!
# 9 our participations’guests
Receiving guests during the salsa camp is allowed ONLY outside the territory of the hotel! (beach, garden-yard)
Parties are also private, the right is reserved only for the 450 participants of the salsa camp.
We assure all rights ONLY for our students who paid all fees for the whole period of salsa camp, which includes the right to party every night in the hotel.
Organizers have the right to check and identify everyone, and if he/she does not havewristband, can ask to leave.
# 10 night parties
Parties start right after workshops and last till 02am and as all workshops shall start in the morning, so both students and instructors need proper rest. Of course, later, during the second period of salsa camp, at the weekend we will expand its time a bit…
# 11 videos
Kubaisalsa Kft. /Address: 1083 Budapest Prater st. 52 V./30 tax reg. no:23464887-1-42, firm re.no:01-09-966796) mentioned as ORGANISER does inform all participants about its 21st Salsa Diabolica Summer Camp held 19-25 August 2024 about the following: There will be photo-sound-video taken in workshops for use its official site in Facebook for PR and documentation.
Accordingly during workshops, for participants shooting video is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN! Exception: to take videos only in the last 5 minutes of the workshop, when instructors can be asked to show figures or choreography.All these videos should be for private use only!
# 12 Wifi
Free WIFI is available on the ground floor of the hotel. Its speed is not suitable for downloading video or use of skype, but only to see letters! Code at the reception!
# 13 Room key
Each room has only 1, meaning ONE key. For couples or those, who move around together have less importance,but where are living 2 or 3 “strangers” together, it is important to drop the key after leaving the room at the RECEPTION! In case the room is closed, roommates will look for the key at the reception! The receptionist gives the key only for who has the proper room number on wristband.
It is recommended for roommates who meet first as strangers, that after introducing should exchange right away phone numbers thus to ensure that each person finds the other, who still holds the room key.
# 14 Timetable and programes online
As wifi is free in the hotel and we have our phone with us always, we strongly suggest for ease exchange of infos, please do visit this site frequently!
We reserve the right to change the program!
Wish You a content- experience- and joyfull, pleasant, camp!
Salsa Diabolica
15% discount during the camp for the Salsa Diabolica Summer Camp’s participants in Johhny”s bistro Siófok! YOu will get the discount by your salsa camp’s wristband!