Friday 11 July - 10:00 AM | Sunday 13 July - 05:00 PM
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:
Festival Details:
If you purchase the FULL Festival Ticket (£275), both evening parties are included.
Party tickets must be purchased separately unless you select the FULL Festival Ticket option.
FULL Festival Ticket (3 days) – £275
Includes all workshops and both evening parties
FULL Festival Workshops ONLY – £250
Access to all workshops (no evening parties included)
1-Day Pass – £130
Workshops only (no evening parties included)
2-Day Pass – £240
Workshops only (no evening parties included)
There will be two (2) Night Parties on Friday, July 11th, and Saturday, July 12th.
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
Alafia Festival 🥥🥥🥥🥥- Friday 11, July 2025 – Programme
| All Levels
10:00 am -10:50 am |
All Levels
11:00 am -12:00 pm Everybody |
Intermediate. Ad
1pm- 2:00pm |
Intermediate. Ad
2:15 pm-3:15pm |
MEN ONLY
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Intermediate. Ad
4:45 pm- 5:45 pm
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Intermediate. Ad
5:45 pm- 6:45 pm
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| Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Cantos Afrocubanos And Musicality |
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Yoruba dance technique: coordination of the Chest, Bounce & Arm movements
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B
R E A K |
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Orishas dance class Elegguá |
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Arará dance class Eshu – Afrá
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Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Abakuá All levels
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Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Rumba Yambú
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Havana room
-Woolwich Works-
Rumba & Salsa Mix
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| ALAFIA KIDS
Studio1&2 Acosta Dance Centre 10am- 11am |
ALAFIA KIDS
Studio1&2 Acosta Dance Centre 11:15am- 12:30pm |
Beginners level |
Beginners level
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WOMEN ONLY |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
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| Documentary: The Most Powerful African Goods of Yoruba Mythology
Craft activity: Creation of Orishas masks
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Afro-Cuban
Eleggua’s rhythm, song, percussion, and dance workshop with live music.
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B R E A K
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Varadero room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Orishas dance class Elegguá
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Matanzas room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Arará dance class Eshu – Afrá
|
Matanzas room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Brikamo All levels
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Varadero room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Rumba Yambú |
Varadero room
-Acosta Dance Centre
Rumba & Salsa Mix
|
Alafia Festival 🥥🥥🥥🥥 – Saturday 12, July 2025 – Programme
| All Levels
10:00 am-10:50 am |
All Levels
11:00 am -12:00 pm Everybody |
Intermediate. Ad
1pm- 2:00pm |
Intermediate. Ad
2:15 pm-3:15pm |
Intermediate. Ad
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Intermediate. Ad
4:45 pm- 5:45 pm |
Intermediate. Ad
5:45 pm- 6:45 pm |
|
| Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Cantos Afrocubanos And Musicality |
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Yoruba dance technique: coordination of the Chest, Bounce & Arm movements
|
B R E A K
|
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Orishas dance class Changó
|
Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Arará dance class Gevioso – Changó
|
Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Bantú dance class Yuka / Makuta
|
Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Rumba /Guaguancó
|
Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works-
Salsa-with Rumba & Orishas Partner work
|
| ALAFIA KIDS
Studio1&2 -Acosta Dance Centre 10am- 11am |
ALAFIA KIDS
Studio1&2 -Acosta Dance Centre 11:15am- 12:30pm |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
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Documentary: Yoruba historyChangó the Orisha of Thunder & Lightning
Craft activity : Creation of Changó’s crown
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Afro-Cuban
Changó’s rhythm, song, percussion, and dance workshop with live music
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B R E A K
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Matanzas room
Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Orishas dance class Changó
|
Varadero room
Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Arará dance class Gevioso – Changó
|
Matanzas room
Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Bantú dance class Yuka / Makuta
|
Varadero room
Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Rumba /Guaguancó
|
Matanzas room
Acosta Dance Centre
Salsa-with Rumba & Orishas Partner work
|
Alafia Festival 🥥🥥🥥🥥- Sunday 13, July 2025 – Programme
| All Levels
11:00 am -12:00 pm |
All Levels
11:00 am -12:00 pm Everybody |
Intermediate. Ad
1pm- 2:00pm |
Intermediate. Ad
2:15 pm-3:15pm |
Intermediate. Ad
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Intermediate. Ad
4:45 pm- 5:45 pm |
CLOTURE
5:45 pm |
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| Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Cantos Afrocubanos And Musicality |
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Yoruba dance technique: coordination of the Chest, Bounce & Arm movements
|
B R E A K
|
Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Orishas dance class Yemayá
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Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Arará Dance class Afrekete Yemayá
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Camagüey room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Haitian dance class Nagó
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Havana room
-Woolwich Works- Live music
Rumba Columbia
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PARTY & CELEBRATION |
| ALAFIA KIDS
Studio1&2 Acosta Dance Centre 10am- 11am |
ALAFIA KIDS
Studio1&2 Acosta Dance Centre 11:15am- 12:30pm
|
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
Beginners level |
CONGA LIVE MUSIC |
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Documentary:Yoruba historyOshun | Orisha of Sweet Water
Craft activity : Creation of Oshun Jawelery |
Afro-Cuban
Oshun’s rhythm, song, percussion, and dances workshop with live music
Snacks and drinks |
B R E A K
|
Matanzas room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Orishas dance class Yemayá
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Varadero room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Arará Dance class Afrekete Yemayá
|
Matanzas room
Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Haitian dance class Nagó
|
Varadero room
-Acosta Dance Centre Live music
Rumba Columbia |
CARNIVAL
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11 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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