Major festival
SIDF 2026
The second festival · Wilmer & Maria, Alicia Velasco
- 5,186 photos published
- First THE SAUCE battle
- Letter of support from the Embassy of Cuba
SEOUL · APR 23–25, 2027
SIDF 2027Seoul International Dance Festival
Workshops by day, shows by night. Socials until 6 a.m.
Open for booking
Alex Toledo Masterclass DatesNov 27–29, 2026 VenueSeoul · Latin Club · Gangteon Club 
SIDF 2027 Seoul Int'l Dance Festival DatesApr 23–25, 2027 VenueCube Convention Center, Seoul 
THE SAUCE battle DatesApr 23–25, 2027 VenueCube Convention Center, Seoul
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THE 3-DAY LOOP
How a festival day flows
Learn by day, watch at night, dance until dawn. The same rhythm for three days, hotter every day.
0113:00 Workshops Classes with international artists across four rooms, from first steps to advanced. 
0218:00 THE SAUCE battle A salsa × street crossover battle. Fri prelims → Sat main rounds → Sun finals, $13,000 prize pool. 
0321:00 Gala shows Mixed-genre stage shows. Last year a Cuban live band and international artists filled the stage. 
04~06:00 Social party After the shows, socials run until 6 a.m. Come without a partner and dance one song at a time.
SINCE 2024
How SIDF got here
From club workshops in autumn 2024 to 872 dancers in 2026. Every edition came back bigger.
- Nov 27–29, 2026 Next up Alex Toledo Masterclass Start with one hour · Go deeper with the bootcamp See Alex classes →
- Apr 23–25, 2027 Next up SIDF 2027 Seoul Int'l Dance Festival Three days of workshops, shows, socials and THE SAUCE battle See SIDF 2027 →
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SIDF Summer Edition
Training camp · Wilmer & Maria, Chiky Cuba
- 4, 6 or 12-class packages
- Show + private party
Major festival
SIDF 2025 · 1st edition
The first festival · Alfredo Garcia, Alicia Velasco
- 11 headline dancers
La Música Dentro
Musicality · Angelo Rito
- 4 shows
Timba Master Weekend
Timba · Barbara Jimenez
K-Cuban Camp
Afro-Cuban · Alfredo Garcia
April 2026, for real
Not staged shots — photos taken during the three festival days.
Past attendees’ voices · November 2025 survey
“It was my first salsa workshop, and the energetic workshops and wonderful shows left an impression on me.”
“I only went to the social parties, and I enjoyed seeing international dancers, the good music, and dancing with many different people.”
“I liked seeing the masters’ remarkable movements up close.”
SIDF in numbers
- events since 2024
- 6
- SIDF 2026 participants
- 872
- event photos published
- 5,186
- SIDF 2027 goal · 4× the space
- 1,500+
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
Book with peace of mind
- 90% refund if you cancel
If plans change, cancel by April 9, 2027 (two weeks before) and get 90% of what you paid back.
Refund policy → - Pay from Korea or abroad
Korean payment link to your phone, or PayPal (USD) from abroad. Your ticket appears in My tickets right after payment.
My tickets → - Supported by the Embassy of Cuba
In March 2026 the Embassy of Cuba in Korea sent an official letter supporting SIDF.
View the letter ↗ - Real people answer
Our team answers on KakaoTalk and [email protected], weekdays 10:00–18:00 KST.
Ask on KakaoTalk ↗
Operator
- Company
- Control Beat Co., Ltd.
- Business reg. no.
- 526-88-03467
FAQ
I'm new to dancing. Can I come?
Yes. Workshops start at beginner level and you can join socials without a partner. Tell us your experience on KakaoTalk and we will suggest classes before you buy.
Is it awkward to come alone?
Most people come alone or with one or two friends. At socials partners change every song, so you mix in naturally.
How are the Alex classes, SIDF 2027 and THE SAUCE different?
The Alex Toledo masterclass is a class event in November 2026. SIDF 2027 is the three-day festival on April 23–25, 2027, and THE SAUCE is the battle inside it. Pick an entry ticket to compete or a finals ticket to watch.
Can I get a refund?
SIDF 2027 tickets cancelled by April 9, 2027 get a 90% refund. See the cancellation page for each event's details.
Can I pay from abroad?
Yes. Pay with PayPal (USD). The site is available in Korean, English, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese.
Who runs SIDF?
Control Beat Co., Ltd. (business reg. 526-88-03467) runs SIDF and is responsible for ticket sales and refunds. We have held six events since 2024.
See you in Seoul, April 2027
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