Rueda Exchange Festival

March 26-28 2027

Lafrique is proud to host its 7th Rueda Exchange Festival from March 26 to Sunday 28 - 2027!

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.

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Friday 26th - XXL SBK Party

Get inspired by fantastic teachers, incredible DJs, fun animations and an all-round amazing atmosphere!

We kick of the festival with 2 rounds of SBK workshops (Salsa Cubana, Salsa LA, Bachata and Kizomba). Choose from 8 workshops by great teachers and enjoy an XXL party across 4 dedicated dance areas.

  • Area 1: 100% Salsa Cubana
  • Area 2: Salsa LA / On2
  • Area 3: Bachata mix
  • Area 4: Kizomba mix

Saturday 27th - XXL SBK Party

The excitement continues on Saturday!

Enjoy 6 rounds of Rueda/Cubana workshops throughout the day followed by an epic night of dancing across 4 dance areas!

  • Area 1: 100% Salsa Cubana
  • Area 2: Salsa LA / On2
  • Area 3: Bachata
  • Area 4: Kizomba

Sunday 28th - Cuban Sunday

After a good nights rest we continue with 4 rounds of workshops, followed by a 100% Salsa Cubana matinee with live music!! Afterwards we close the weekend off with dinner & drinks.

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 info.

 

WORKSHOPS

Friday instructors

TBA!

On Saturday and Sunday you have 40 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 dancers and performers.

Saturday & Sunday - Confirmed instructors

✨ Alexis & Alexa - Barrio Cubano Düsseldorf 🇨🇺🇲🇽
✨ Ania Seruga & Jonar Gonzalez 🇵🇱🇨🇺
✨ Bernhard & Eva - Rueda Austria 🇦🇹
✨ Jochem 't Hoen 🇳🇱
✨ Katie Catling 🇬🇧
✨ Maria Puertas Formigo 🇪🇸
✨ Mijael Bueno - Alaroye 🇲🇽
✨ Niels & Anna 🇳🇱
✨ Noe & Diego - High Five Salsa  🇪🇸🇬🇧
✨ Pentcho & Irene - Lafrique 🇳🇱
✨ Yorni & Kyra - Pasión Habana 🇨🇺🇳🇱

More TBA!

PARTY & MATINEE

No time for workshops? Come to the parties and matinee!

🎧 DJ's

🎧 DJ Rafi (Salsa Cubana)
🎧 DJ Peluche (Salsa Cubana)
🎧 DJ Rachella(Bachata)
🎧 DJ Robsession (Bachata)

More to be announced

🎶 Live Band

To be announced

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

----- Friday 26th March 2027 - SBK PRE PARTY -----
19:00 Door open / check in
20:00 Workshops - round 1
21:00 Workshops - round 2
22:00 Party area 1: 100% Salsa Cuban
22:00 Party area 2: Salsa LA / On 2
22:00 Party area 3: Bachata mix
22:00 Party area 4: Kizomba mix
02:00 Hasta mañana

----- Saturday 27th March 2027 -----
10:30 Door open / registration
11:00 Workshop round 1
12:00 Lunch break
13:30 Workshop round 2
14:30 Workshop round 3
15:30 Social Break
16:30 Workshop round 4
17:30 Workshop round 5
18:30 Dinner break / Social
20:30 Workshop round 6
21:30 Party area 1: 100% Salsa Cuban
21:30 Party area 2: Salsa LA / On 2
21:30 Party area 3: Bachata mix
21:30 Party area 4: Kizomba mix
23:30 Showtime - 3 shows
02:00 Hasta mañana

----- Sunday 28th March 2027 -----
10:00 Check in
11:00 Workshops round 1
12:00 Workshops round 2
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Workshops round 3
15:00 Workshops round 4
16:00 Matinee with live music and DJ
19:00 Diner break
21:00 Hasta la Proxima

SHOWER, EAT and SLEEP

Shower
During the festival there are 4 shower rooms available to freshen up. Bring a towel and a clean shirt and dance all day long!

Food
On Saturday and Sunday there is a food truck at the festival for lunch and dinner. You can buy your food here or go to restaurants nearby.

Breakfast
Breakfast is included in the sleepover price.

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.

Please note:

  • Our media team will be capturing the event for promotional and archival purposes.
  • No high heels allowed on the dance floors of Akoesticum!

WHERE
Akoesticum
Frisopark 4
6711 WZ Ede
2 minutes walking from train station Ede - Wageningen
Free parking behind Akoesticum

!! No sharp heels allowed !!
Akoesticum is very proud of its pristine wooden floors. Please leave your high heels at home. Heels with a surface area above 2,5x2,5 cm are fine.

TICKETS

Please note:

  • Our media team will be capturing the event for promotional and archival purposes.
  • No sharp heels or drinks allowed on the dance floors of Akoesticum!

Buy your tickets here!