Afro Cuban Berlin

Afro-Cuban Berlin
09–12 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 Valdes
Bases y técnicas de Rumba  -  open level
Rumba Columbia -  intermediate advanced
Timba Afro Fusion  - open level
Son - Intermediate advanced

Silvio:
Casino traditional - Intermediate
Son  - con  Mercedes - Open Level
Tecnica del Chacha Lokafun - Open Level
Chango - 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 Level
Reparto - Intermediate
Timba Styling -  Open level

Sheyla:
Afro Contemporaneo - Intermediate  / Advanced

Ochun -  Open level

Leonardo Moya: 
Arara - Open Level

Ochosi - Open Level
Palo  - Intermediate/ Advanced
Oggun - Open Level

Mercedes Sayut:
Timba Cubana -  Advanced
Expresion corporal - body movement
Lady Style fusion  

Barbara Jimenez:
Salsa Fusion - Intermediate
Reggaeton -  Open level

Timba musicality - Advanced

Pedrito & Giusy:
Salsa con Rumba - Intermediate

Timba en Pareja - Intermediate
Son Tornillos -  Advanced
Rumba Columbia - Open level

Location:

Embassade

Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 34A, 10178 Berlin