Afro Cuban Berlin
Afro-Cuban Berlin09–12 October 2026| Berlin – Alexanderplatz
Afro-Cuban Berlin is a new boutique salsa festival dedicated to the Afro-Cuban roots of the dance and to a deeper understanding of rhythm, musicality, and movement.
Artists:
Alberto Valdes
Barbara Jimenez
Victor Gonzalez
Mercedes Sayut
Pedrito Luis & Giusy
Leonardo Moya
Silvio Leroy
Yasim Relampago
Sheyla
The program concentrates on Cuban Salsa, Timba, Son and Afro-Cuban traditions, body movement, and musical structure — the foundations from which salsa evolved. This knowledge is not style-specific; it enriches every form of salsa dancing, whether Cuban, L.A., Mambo, or Caleña. By working closer to the source, dancers develop stronger timing, expression, and connection on the social floor. Ofcourse there will be also some Timba and Casino classes to compliment the program.
Rather than a large congress-style event, Afro-Cuban Berlin is intentionally designed as a smaller, more intimate gathering. With limited capacity, the focus stays on quality teaching, meaningful artist interaction, and space to truly dance. Because of this format, the festival is expected to sell out quickly.
This year, the event moves even closer to the city center, right at Alexanderplatz — within walking distance of many of Berlin’s main sights, hotels, and public transport, making it easy to combine the festival with time in the city.
List of Workshops:
Alberto ValdesBases y técnicas de Rumba - open levelRumba Columbia - intermediate advancedTimba Afro Fusion - open levelSon - Intermediate advanced
Silvio:Casino traditional - IntermediateSon - con Mercedes - Open LevelTecnica del Chacha Lokafun - Open LevelChango - Open Level
Victor Gonzalez:
Timba Musicality and style - Intermediat
Timba Elegante - PW with Sheyla - Intermediate
Salsa Con reggeaton - Open Level
Relampago:Yuka Makuta - con Sheyla - Open Level
Rumba Yambu - con Sheyla - Open LevelReparto - IntermediateTimba Styling - Open level
Sheyla:Afro Contemporaneo - Intermediate / Advanced
Ochun - Open level
Leonardo Moya: Arara - Open Level
Ochosi - Open LevelPalo - Intermediate/ AdvancedOggun - Open Level
Mercedes Sayut:Timba Cubana - AdvancedExpresion corporal - body movementLady Style fusion
Barbara Jimenez:Salsa Fusion - IntermediateReggaeton - Open level
Timba musicality - Advanced
Pedrito & Giusy:Salsa con Rumba - Intermediate
Timba en Pareja - IntermediateSon Tornillos - AdvancedRumba Columbia - Open level
Location:
Embassade
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 34A, 10178 Berlin
