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The highly anticipated second edition of the UK’s biggest Afro-Cuban Dance Festival, hosted at the renowned Acosta Dance Centre is here!

Comprehensive Dance Training: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer, Alafia 2025 offers a well-developed program to enhance your skills. Experience body isolation, Yoruba dance technique, Arará, Abakuá, Brikamo, Makuta, Rumba, singing, and the musicality of various Afro-Cuban styles, culminating in Son, Salsa, and Timba.

Intensive Workshops: Over three days, immerse yourself in 21 hours of intensive dance training, guided by celebrated Cuban artists and musicians.
Cultural Enrichment: Engage with the authentic environment of Afro-Cuban culture, connecting deeply with its rich heritage through dance, music, and song.