GERMA NY 2018 HOW TO GET THERE

DANCE PLATFORM IN GERMA NY 2018 HOW TO GET THERE AND ACCOMMODATION GETTING TO THE DANCE PLATFORM 2018 BY PLANE DÜSSELDORF AIRPORT (DUS) There are regular regional trains from Düsseldorf Airport to the main stations in Essen and Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Take the Sky Train from the Terminal in the direction of Bahnhof Düsseldorf Flughafen TO ESSEN HBF (ESSEN CENTRAL STATION) by regional train (RE) RE in the direction of Minden (Westf) RE in the direction of Münster (Westf) Hbf RE in the direction of Hamm (Westf) RE in the direction of Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe TO GELSENKIRCHEN HBF (GELSENKIRCHEN CENTRAL STATION) by regional train (RE) or Eurotrain (ERB) RE in the direction of Münster (Westf) Hbf ERB in the direction of Hamm (Westf) To use these trains you need a VRR-Ticket price category C. Please purchase before departure. BY TRAIN You can easily reach all of the Dance Platform performance venues via the tram line 107. PACT ZOLLVEREIN (FESTIVAL CENTRE), HALL 5, HALL 6, HALL 12, SALZLAGER, SANAA-BUILDING: Tram stop Zollverein from Essen Hbf: 107 in the direction of Gelsenkirchen Hbf / Abzweig Katernberg / Hanielstraße from Gelsenkirchen Hbf: 107 in the direction of Essen Hbf AALTO-THEATER: Tram stop Essen Hbf 107 in the direction of Essen Hbf) MUSIKTHEATER IM REVIER, GELSENKIRCHEN: Tram stop Musiktheater im Revier from Essen Hbf: 107 in the direction of Gelsenkirchen Hbf from Gelsenkirchen Hbf: 107 in the direction of Essen Hbf To use the tram within one city you need a VRR/Ruhrbahn-Ticket price category A, to use the tram between Essen and Gelsenkirchen you need a ticket price category B. 1

OUR PARTNER HOTELS We have reserved a limited number of rooms for the visiting professionals at various hotels in Essen and Gelsenkirchen with special conditions, which you can use to book your room for the Dance Platform. As the number of available hotel rooms is limited, we recommend you book early. Please note that the organiser does not cover any costs for travel and accommodation. You have to book and pay for the rooms yourself. Bookings are only valid after you have received confirmation from the hotel. Below you will find an overview of our partner hotels with booking information and deadlines. MARITIM HOTEL GELSENKIRCHEN Am Stadtgarten 1 45879 Gelsenkirchen Tel +49 (0)209.176 2042 or -2041 Fax +49 (0)209.176 2091 reservierung.sge@maritim.de www.maritim.de/de/hotels/deutschland/hotel-gelsenkirchen Single room Classic/Comfort 76.00 Double room Classic/Comfort 96.00 Breakfast included Available for booking until 14.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability The Maritim Hotel is in a central yet quiet location near the central station and the Stadtgarten city park in Gelsenkirchen. You can easily reach the city centre and the Musiktheater im Revier on foot. From the Feldmarkstraße tram stop, which is located directly in front of the hotel, you can conveniently take the tram number 107 to Gelsenkirchen main station and the Zollverein site. Every room has a balcony and is equipped with a TV, safe, minibar and free internet access (cable, WiFi). Guests also have free access to the hotel swimming pool. A generous breakfast buffet is included in the price. Accessibility Accessible rooms for wheelchair users according to availability Arrival via public transport From Gelsenkirchen Hbf (central station) take the tram 107 (in the direction of Essen Hbf) to the tram stop Feldmarkstraße Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 107 from the tram stop Feldmarkstraße 2

SELECT HOTEL HANDELSHOF ESSEN Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Tel +49 (0)201.24 685 300 Fax +49 (0)201.24 685 399 handelshof@novum-hotels.de www.novum-hotels.com/hotel-handelshof-essen Business single room 79.00 Breakfast 14.90 Booking Via telephone or email. Mention the keyword»tanzplattform«or use the booking link: www.cbooking.de/v4/login.aspx?id=novumhandelshof&allotmentcode= Tanzplattform&lang=en Available for booking until 22.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability The Select Hotel Handelshof Essen is situated directly opposite Essen central station and is therefore ideally connected to local and long-distance public transport. The Aalto-Theatre as well as the pedestrian zone are within close walking distance. The rooms of the recently renovated hotel provide a large single bed, TV, fridge, safe, desk with telephone and high-speed internet access (cable/wlan). The windows are sound-proofed and anti-allergy bedding is available on request. Accessibility Not accessible to wheelchair users Arrival via public transport Within close walking distance to Essen Hbf (Essen central station) Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 107 from the tram stop Essen Hbf TOP CCL HOTEL ESSENER HOF Am Handelshof 5 Tel +49 (0)201.24 250 Fax +49 (0)201.24 25 751 hotel@essener-hof.com www.essener-hof.com/ Classic single room 115.00 Breakfast included Booking Via telephone, email, or fax. Mention the keyword»tanzplattform«. Available for booking until 23.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability 3

The traditional, family-run Hotel Essener Hof with its city-centre location offers comfort at a high standard. Within just a few meters of the central station, the hotel is situated in a side street off the pedestrian area. All the Dance Platform venues are easily reached with the tram 107 or on foot (Aalto-Theatre). The individual rooms have TV with free access to Sky, a safe and a desk with various media connections as well as WiFi and, for the most part, walk-in showers. Upon request, rooms suitable for allergy sufferers and rooms with a view of the quiet, green courtyard can also be booked. Accessibility Accessible rooms for wheelchair users available on request Arrival via public transport Within close walking distance of Essen Hbf (Essen central station) Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 107 from the tram stop Essen Hbf INTERCITYHOTEL ESSEN Hachestraße 10 Tel +49 (0)201.821 8410 Fax +49 (0)201.821 841 200 essen@intercityhotel.de www.essen.intercityhotel.com/ Single room 99.00 Double room 119.00 Breakfast included Available for booking until 14.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability The IntercityHotel is located within walking distance of Essen central station, where you can take the culture tram line 107, with which you can get to all the Dance Platform venues. The main shopping street in the city centre is also close by. The rooms are equipped with a queen-size-bed, a modern bathroom with shower, under-floor heating, a desk, a safe, free WiFi and TV including Sky Sport. Every guest receives a FreeCity Ticket, which allows them to use the local public transport in the entire VRR area free of charge during their stay, including the day of departure. Accessiblity Available on request Arrival via public transport Within walking distance of Essen Hbf (Essen central station) Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 107 from the tram stop Essen Hbf 4

IBIS ESSEN HAUPTBAHNHOF Hollestrasse 50 Tel +49 (0)201.24 280 Fax +49 (0)201.24 28600 H1444-RE@accor.com www.ibis.com/de/hotel-1444-ibis-essen-hauptbahnhof/index.shtml Single room 84.00 Double room 95.00 Breakfast included Available for booking until 15.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability The Ibis Hotel is situated at the Essen central station. It is ideally located for local and long-distance public transport. Essen city centre and the Aalto- Theater are only a short walk away. Every room has a160cm-wide bed, an air-conditioning system, a desk, WiFi, a TV as well as a small bathroom with a shower cabin. The large breakfast buffet including a waffle bar, every day from 6.30h onwards, is included in the price. On weekdays, early risers can start the day at 4 am with a»small Breakfast«. Accessiblity Available on request Arrival via public transport Within walking distance of Essen Hbf (Essen central station) Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 107 from the stop Essen Hbf MERCURE HOTEL PLAZA ESSEN Bismarckstraße 48-50 45128 Essen Tel +49 (0)201.87 85 80 Fax +49 (0)201.87 85 8700 H4990-RE1@accor.com www.mercure.com/de/hotel-4990-mercure-hotel-plaza-essen/index.shtml Single room 110.00 Double room 135.00 Breakfast included. This rate is subject to a minimum stay of 3 nights per room. Available for booking until 14.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability 5

The recently renovated Mercure Hotel Plaza is situated near the city centre and within walking distance to the Aalto Theatre and Museum Folkwang. From the Philharmonie underground station, you can quickly get to the main station and change to line 107. Every room has a double bed, safe, minibar, desk, TV, WiFi and a bathroom with a shower-/bathtub combination. In the adjecent neighbouring building you will find a swimming pool and a sauna area that can be used free of charge at fixed times. Accessiblity Accessible rooms for wheelchair users depending on availability Arrival via public transport From Essen Hbf with tram 108 (in the direction Bredeny) or U11 (in the direction Messe/Gruga) to the stop Philharmonie Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 108 (in the direction Altenessen) or U11 (in the direction GE Buerer Str.) to»essen Hbf«, change trains into the tramline 107 BFZ BILDUNGSHOTEL Eingang: Blücherstraße 1 Postanschrift: Karolingerstraße 93 45141 Essen Tel +49 (0)201.3204 243 Fax +49 (0)201.3204 277 bildungshotel@bfz-essen.de www.bildungshotel-essen.de Single room 50.00 Single Comfort 54.00 Breakfast 9.00 Available for booking until 12.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability The Bildungshotel is situated along the tram line 107 between Essen City Centre and Zollverein and is a cheap alternative between classical hotel and hostel. The recently renovated rooms are equipped with a desk, a mini-fridge, TV, WiFi and bathroom with a shower. Rooms of the category»single«have a 90cm-wide bed,»single Comfort«-rooms have with a 140cm-wide bed. On request, the latter can also be used as a double. Some of the floors are equipped with communal kitchens which you are welcome to use. Cookware can be borrowed against deposit. The Bildungshotel is located next to a college, which is why the entrance area is busy during the breaks. However, the hotel area is quiet and shielded from this. Breakfast in the college cafeteria can be booked additionally. 6

Accessibility Not accessible for wheelchair users Arrival via public transport From Essen Hbf with the tram line 107 or 108 to the stop Am Freistein Getting to the Dance platform Tram line 107 from the stop Am Freistein MOTEL ONE ESSEN Kennedyplatz 3 Tel +49 (0)201.437 537 0 Fax +49 (0)201.437 537 10 essen@motel-one.com www.motel-one.com/de/hotels/essen/hotel-essen Single room 69.00 Double room available from 14.-16.03.18: 84.00 Double room available from 16.-18.03.18: 69.00 Breakfast 9.50 Booking Exclusively via request form (see next page). Available for booking until 14.02.2018, afterwards depending on availability The Motel One is located in Essen s city centre at the Kennedy square. The central station as well as the city hall are just a few minutes walk away. The listed building from the 50s gives the motel a special charm and allows spacious corridors and rooms. Every room is equipped with a large double bed, armchair, bathroom with a rain shower, air conditioning, TV and WiFi. The One Lounge, that has a local industrial-history-inspired design, invites you to enjoy breakfast in the café area or a relaxed evening at the bar. Accessiblity Accessible rooms for wheelchair users depending on availability Arrival via public transport Within 5 min walking distance of Essen Hbf or Rathaus Essen Getting to the Dance Platform Tram line 107 from the stop Essen Hbf 7

Allotment Tanzplattform 14.03.2018-18.03.2018 Number: 518 Several rooms have been blocked until 17.01.2018 Please forward your booking to Motel One Essen faxnumber: +49 201 437537-10 or by e-mail to essen@motel-one.com I would like to book a room in the Motel One Essen, Kennedyplatz 3, Company/Address: Telephone: Fax Number/E-Mail: Guest name(s): Arrival: Departure: Number of single rooms Number of double rooms for 69,00 per room and night excluding breakfast for 14.-16.03. = 84,00 EUR for 16.-18.03. = 69,00 per room and night excluding breakfast O The breakfast for 9,50 per person/day is required. For a booking, we will need your credit card details with the expiry date. O Mastercard/Eurocard O Visa O American Express O Diners Club Credit Card Number: valid until: / Cancellation is free of charge until 14 days prior to arrival during events and trade fairs. Late cancellation or No Show will be charged with 90% of the first night, excluding breakfast, unless the room can be resold. Motel One terms and conditions apply. For further information please see http://www.motel-one.com/en/tc/. Date, signature, stamp Your reservation will only be guaranteed with this confirmation and confirmed by Motel One Essen Your reservation number: date, signature, hotel stamp