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