June 27-29 2025 - Rueda Exchange Festival
LAfrique is proud to host the International Rueda Exchange Festival starting on June 27 and ending on Sunday 29 2025!
This 3-day international festival is for Salsa Cubana dancers, Rueda enthusiasts and Rueda dance groups. The purpose of this event is to mingle with other Rueda dancers, learn new figures, exchange patterns, participate in workshops from known Rueda instructors and just have fun.
The festival starts on Friday afternoon with dinner, 1 round of 4 workshops and a 3 dance area pre Party with 5 djs, shows and animations.
On Saturday we continue with 4 rounds of 4 workshops, socializing, dinner and end with a smashing party, animations and Rueda shows.
On Sunday we continue the fun with 3 rounds of 4 workshops and end with a matinee with demos, dj , live music and a BBQ!
Demos and shows
Join with your Rueda group and give a demo or show! On Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon you can take the spotlight and dazzle the audience with your cool moves! Contact us for more details.
Practical information
!! No sharp heels allowed !!
Akoesticum is very proud of its pristine wooden floors. Please leave your sharp heels at home. Heels with a surface above 3x3cm are fine.
WHERE 
Akoesticum
Nieuwe Kazernelaan 2 – D42
6711 JC Ede
5 minutes Walking from train station Ede - Wageningen
Free parking behind Akoesticum
WORKSHOPS
During the festival there are 32 workshops to choose from! At every time slot there are workshops at four different levels: open level, beginner, intermediate and advanced. All workshops are given by enthusiastic Salsa Cubana / Rueda dancers
To be announced
Friday - Salsa/Bachata instructors
To be announced
PARTY & MATINEE
No time for workshops? Come to the parties and/or matinee!
Friday - SBK Pre Party
21:30 3 dance area Pre Party
Area 1 100% Salsa Cubana with show
Area 2 Salsa LA/on2 & Bachata
Area 3 Kizomba / Semba
Saturday - Salsa Cubana Party - 1 dance area
20:00 Workshop
21:00 Party with Rueda shows & animations!
Sunday - Salsa Cubana Matinee - 1 dance area
15:00 Matinee with live music, dj and Rueda demos!
PROGRAM
Friday
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Workshops - 2 x 4 workshops
21:30 Party area 1 - Salsa Cubana & show
21:30 Party area 2 - Salsa and Bachata and show
21:30 Party area 3 - Kizomba / Semba
02:00 Hasta mañana
Saturday
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Workshops 2 x 4 workshops
15:00 Social break
16:00 Workshops 2 x 4 workshops
18:00 Dinner break
20:00 Workshop
21:00 100% Salsa Cubana Party with Rueda show and animations
02:00 Hasta mañana
Sunday
11:00 Workshops 2 x 4 workshops
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Workshops 1 x 4 workshops
15:00 Salsa and Son Matinee
16:30 Rueda demos
18:30 BBQ
21:00 Te veo el próximo año / See you next year!
SHOWER, EAT and SLEEP
Shower
During the festival there are 6 showers available to freshen up. Bring a towel and a clean shirt and dance all day long!
Food
Please note: There is no restaurant at Akoesticum and it is not allowed to eat your own food.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner vouchers can be bought till Monday June 17th.
Food vouchers can't be bought at the festival.
Please let us know about any diet wishes, restrictions or allergies.
Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the sleepover price.
Lunch buffet
On Saturday and Sunday there is a Lunch Buffet. Buy your vouchers in our web shop.
Dinner
On Saturday we serve a varied dinner buffet, with vegetarian and vegan options.
On Sunday we end the festival with a BBQ.
Buy your dinner vouchers in our web shop.
Sleep
There are several rooms available at Akoesticum for you to sleep over. You can choose between a private bedroom (with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 beds) or a shared bedroom. All bedrooms come with a private toilet and en suite bathrooms. You will be provided with bed linen upon arrival to make your own bed. Towels and breakfast are included.
TICKETS
Ticket sales starts in Januari 2025