elSol festival
one of the world's top 3 eventssalsa on1, salsa on2, bachata, cuban
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12-16.11.2026 Warsaw
The only event of this kind in the world!
More than 1500 dancers from all over the world.
3 dance styles
Salsa
Salsa dance was popularized in the 1960s. It was primarily developed by Puerto Ricans and Cubans living in New York in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Different regions of Latin America (including countries in the Caribbean) and the USA have distinct salsa styles: Puerto Rican, NY, LA, Colombian, Cuban.
It is a latin dance where the leader takes the follower through a series of spins and turn patterns to music. (Partnerwork classes, spin class) Salsa can also be danced solo (footwork, styling, shines, body movement). We differenciate 2 major dance styles at elSol. NYC and LA salsa are danced in a more linear way (we call this Crossbody Salsa), while Cuban and Colombian styles are danced in a more circular fashion. Salsa means power, energy, flow, musicality, speed, connection between the dancers and their individual connection with the music.
Cuban
This style originated in Cuba. Cuban salsa is danced by leader and follower in a circular fashion. Under the term Cuban (dances) we also understand a very rich culture of various dances that have influenced salsa: afro cuban dances, son, timba, reggaeton, reparto, rumba, danzon, cha cha cha..
Currently in Europe dancers prefer to have separate dance floors and DJs for Cuban Salsa and Salsa Crossbody (NY, LA styles). But they can also compliment each other and dancers can dance to all of salsa music. At elSol you’ll find 2 separate floors and each salsa style las 3 blocks of separate classes.
Bachata
Bachata dance originated in the 1960s in the Dominican Republic. Its basic step is called Box Step and it is danced on a pattern of a square. Currently bachata is danced all over the world where everyone adds their own influence. Bachata has absorbed zouk, contemporary, salsa and street dance elements. The modern Bachata Sensual or Bachata Moderna basic version is is counted to 4 -3 steps and tap from one side to the other. In more a advanced version partners dance a lot of sensual moves including waves, head rolls, leadable body isolations wi as well as turn patterns and turns.
At elSol we offer bachata dominicana (traditional), bachata moderna, bachata sensual and bachata fusion.
Meet more than 60 artists from all over the world!
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SOUND GARDEN HOTEL AIRPORT
1km from the Warsaw Okęcie Airport
Excellent access for dancers from all over the world
All in 1 venue - workshops, parties, competitions
206 rooms ready to book
Choose your comfortable accomodation nearby
We have booked 2 best and closest hotels for you to secure 500 beds for the festival’s participants. Reserve Sound Garden Hotel and Novotel with us. Choose what suits you best.
Main hotels
Sound Garden Hotel Airport
Main venue of
el Sol Fall Festival
ul. Żwirki i Wigury 18
02-092 Warsaw
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Standard Single room
14m²
max. 1
- Very good breakfast included
- 1 queen size bed (140 cm wide)
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with a rain shower + hairdryer, towels and beauty set
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproof
- Free Wifi
- The table with control panel that let you adjust lighting and blinds as you please, this will allow you to manage the entire room lighting level without work interruption and unnecessary movement
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Before making a reservation, please read the room descriptions carefully. In some rooms, the bathroom is separated from the sleeping area by a frosted glass panel instead of a traditional wall. We provide this information in advance to avoid any surprises.
from 361 EUR for 3 nights/night
Standard double room
14m²
max. 2
- Very good breakfast included
- 1 queen size bed (140 cm wide)
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with a rain shower + hairdryer, towels and beauty set
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproof
- Free Wifi
- The table with control panel that let you adjust lighting and blinds as you please, this will allow you to manage the entire room lighting level without work interruption and unnecessary movement
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Before making a reservation, please read the room descriptions carefully. In some rooms, the bathroom is separated from the sleeping area by a frosted glass panel instead of a traditional wall. We provide this information in advance to avoid any surprises.
from 405 EUR for 3 nights/night
Deluxe Twin Room
18m²
max. 2
- Very good breakfast included
- 2 beds, 90 cm wide each
- Air conditioning
- The tea or coffee making set
- Bathroom with a rain shower + hairdryer, towels and beauty set
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproof
- Free Wifi
- The table with control panel that let you adjust lighting and blinds as you please, this will allow you to manage the entire room lighting level without work interruption and unnecessary movement
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
from 471 EUR for 3 nights/night
Novotel Warsaw Airport
5 minutes walk to the main venue
1 sierpnia 1
02-134 Warsaw
Standard Double Bed Room
23m²
max. 2
- Very good breakfast included
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Fitness center
- Private parking
- Bar
- Spa
from 309 EUR for 3 nights /night
Standard Double Bed Room with Sofa
23m²
max. 4
- Very good breakfast included
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Fitness center
- Private parking
- Bar
- Spa
from 309 EUR for 3 nights /night
Standard Twin Room
23m²
max. 2
- Very good breakfast included
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Fitness center
- Private parking
- Bar
- Spa
from 321 EUR / 1385 PLN for 3 nights/night
The most energetic cooperation under the sun
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Become our volunteer
Come and gain professional experience. Work with us for 14hrs and make most of the festival in the remaining time! You will learn: how to work under time pressure, how to deal with emergency situations and demanding customers and how how to organize world-class events.
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