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General Information:
Q. Where will Salsa Fiesta TnT 2012 be held? A. The Cascadia Hotel, Ariapita Road, St. Anns.
Q. When is Salsa Fiesta TnT being held in 2012? A. June 1-3, 2012 Friday 1st – Meet & Greet Launch Party and Salsa Dance Off competition Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd – Dance & Beginner Bootcamp Workshops 10am – 5pm Saturday 2nd – Dance Showcase & Party 9:30pm – 2am Sunday 3rd – Cool Down Lime
Q. How much does a full weekend pass cost? (All costs are quoted in $TT) A. January 1st - March 31st - $800.00 After March 31st - $900.00
NB - If you are a returning SF participant and bring a new participant this year, you get $100 off your pass.
Q. Can I purchase a one day pass? A. Yes you can. One day passes cost $450.
Q. Can I buy tickets for the parties only? A. Yes, party / show tickets are priced as follows:
1. Friday night party and competition $100 2. Saturday night show & party - $200 3. Saturday night party only - $80 4. Party pass (includes all Friday night activities + Saturday night party) $130
Q. Can I book a room at the event location (Cascadia Hotel)? A. Yes. In fact, we recommend that you do in order to enjy the fullest experience of the event with the least hassle
Q. How can I book a room? A. You must book through Salsa Fiesta TnT. We have reserved the entire hotel for SFTnT participants and instructors but please bear in mind that it is a limited supply and will be first-come first-served.
Q. What are the room rates? A. All rooms cost $525.00 per night if purchased on or before April 30th and $550.00 if purchased after April 30th. All rooms are Double Occupancy and includes all taxes, in-room wireless internet and breakfast buffet.
Q. Is there an age limit to attend the Salsa Fiesta? A. Absolutely not. People of all ages and walks of life are welcome to participate and are accommodated for.
However you should be old enough to follow clear instructions, and have a clean bill of health, as with any strenuous activity, from your doctor.
Q. Where can I buy a Full Weekend Pass for the Salsa Fiesta? A. You can purchase passes in two ways: either directly from any of the Committee members (listed below) or emailing salsafiestatnt@gmail.com for directions on depositing directly into SFTnT’s account through any Republic Bank.
Q. Does my full weekend pass allow me entry to the Saturday night show and party? A. Yes.
Workshops
Q. Do I need to bring my own dance partner for the workshops? A. No. The class rotates, so every one gets to practice with a partner if the numbers are unequal.
Q. Can I videotape the workshops? A. Videotaping of workshops is also NOT allowed but most instructors allow videotaping at the end of the workshop where they perform a final run-through of the full move/routine taught in the workshop.
Q. What should I wear? A. We recommend that you dress as comfortably as possible. Wear flat or low-heeled shoes for all day comfort. Let’s Dance Pro will be on site with dance shoes available for sale.
Q. How do I know what workshops to take? A. There are numerous workshops, geared to all levels, in each time slot, and participants can choose any workshop they are interested in. We encourage you to challenge yourself and get the fullest benefit of being taught by these skilled instructors, but you can also choose to do the workshops on the level you are currently at if you prefer to hone your skills further before moving on, or just simply choose the ones that are most fun for you!
Q Can I pay for individual workshops? A. No. You have to pay for at least one day of workshops.
Q. Do I need to stay for the entire workshop once it is in progress? A. If you find the one you are in too challenging you can switch but you will have missed the beginning, so choose wisely. Ask someone experienced.
Q. Can I attend the Beginner Bootcamp even if I have never danced before? A. Absolutely! The Bootcamp is there exactly for people who want to learn to dance
Q. What’s the cost of the Beginner Bootcamp? A. $300 for Bootcamp workshops only, $400 including entrance to Saturday night’s gala Show & Dance.
Q. What does the Bootcamp entail? A. 10 workshops – 5 each day – in 5 different classic styles of Latin & Ballroom dance
Q. Is there limited space for registration for Salsa Fiesta TnT? A. Yes. In an effort to ensure that the workshops are not over-crowded and that all participants are comfortable and attended to, there is a limit to the number of Full Pass Weekend packages available.
Q. Is there a locker room on site where we can change or shower or leave items? A. Unfortunately no such facilities are available at the event site. We suggest that you book a room at the Hotel if you have purchased a Full Weekend Pass, thereby giving yourself total comfort of being able to shower, rest, change clothing, and safely store belongings for the entire weekend.
Q. What about lunch? A. You can make any of the following arrangements for lunch:
· Dine in at the Hotel Restaurant, which provides reasonably priced meal options for SFTnT participants
· Eat out at one of many alternative eateries located in the nearby vicinity of the hotel (there will be a list of these at the event…we recommend carpooling, if possible)
· Walk with your own lunch, but please bear in mind that we cannot use the hotel’s dining facilities for food purchased outside. For those of you staying at the hotel you can, of course, consume in the privacy of your room.
Q. Are there any package deals available for attending Salsa Fiesta TnT 2012 A. Yes, there are (please see SFTnT Pricing Information)
Dance Showcase and after Party:
Q. What time does the Saturday night show start? A. Saturday night begins with a workshop from 8:30 to 9:15 pm. The Dance Performances (foreign and local) start at 9:30 pm and Party starts at 10:15 p.m.
Q. Where will the party and dance showcase be? A. At the Cascadia Hotel & Conference Centre, Ariapita Road, St Ann’s.
Q. How early do I need to get there for Saturday night’s activities? A. We strongly recommend getting there early enough (i.e. by 9 pm at the very latest if you are not attending the workshop) to ensure good seating and so as not to miss any of the performances.
Q. Can I videotape the performances? A. International standards dictate that videotaping of performances is not allowed.
Q. Is there a dress code? A. Elegantly Casual or Club Attire is perfectly fine (usual rules of decency do apply).
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