Alafia 2025

Alafia 2025: The Biggest Afro-Cuban Dance Festival in the UK

Welcome to Alafia 2025, the highly anticipated second edition of the UK’s biggest Afro-Cuban Dance Festival, hosted at the renowned Acosta Dance Centre from Friday, July 11th to Sunday, July 13th, 2025. The 2025 festival promises to be even more spectacular, offering an unforgettable experience filled with vibrant performances, immersive workshops, and rich cultural celebrations.

Festival Highlights:

• 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.

Festival Details:

• Dates: Friday, July 11th – Sunday, July 13th, 2025
• Venue: Acosta Dance Centre & Woolwich Works

• Booking Options:
  • Early Bird Festival Ticket (3 days): £275 (Buy before February 5, 2025)
  • Full Festival Ticket (3-days): £300
  • Individual Day Tickets:
    • 1-Day Pass: £120
    • 2-Days Pass: £220
    • Important Notice: There will be Night Parties on Friday, July 11th, and Saturday, July 12th. Please note that tickets for these parties are NOT included in the Alafia Festival ticket and must be purchased separately.
    • To book the Night Programme 1 please click HERE. To book the Night Programme 2, please visit HERE.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Experience: Embark on an exhilarating journey into Afro-Cuban dance and music, suitable for participants of all levels. This festival is a unique opportunity to engage with Afro-Cuban dance, learn from the best, and celebrate in a vibrant and supportive community.

For more information and inquiries, please email info@acostadancecentre.com

See the ALAFIA 2025 Digital Programme HERE