Step into the Magic of Cuban Son
A Weekend of Elegance, Music & Deep Connection
Join us in Augsburg for an unforgettable weekend dedicated entirely to Cuban Son.
Travel back to the elegant streets and vibrant social clubs of 1920s Cuba and immerse yourself in the music, culture, and timeless beauty of Son. Over an inspiring weekend, you’ll enjoy high-quality workshops, unforgettable parties, social dancing, and a welcoming international community that shares your passion.
Whether you’re discovering Son for the first time or looking to refine your mastery, you’ll find the perfect level to grow, connect, and be inspired.
Balanced Learning Experience
We believe that great dancing happens together. That’s why we maintain a balanced number of leaders and followers in every level, creating the best learning experience for everyone. Throughout the weekend you’ll rotate partners, dance with many different people, and receive individual feedback from our renowned instructors.
Confirmed Artists
- Cristian Mauricio
- Mariluz Fuentes
- Luis Duarte
- CyGy
- Silvio Leroy
- Sofia de Endaya
- Ariel López
- Lexi
- Helen Haukamp
- Yago Caudet
- DJ Yala
- Media: Paris Cuban Salsa
Schedule
Friday
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bootcamps
10:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Welcome Party
Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Workshops
10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Gala Night
Sunday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Workshops
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Afternoon Social
Levels
Beginner/Improver
You already dance Salsa, but are new to Cuban Son? This is the perfect place to start. Learn the fundamentals, understand the unique feeling of dancing contratiempo, develop a comfortable partner connection, and discover why Son is considered the heart of cuban social dance.
This level will be mainly taught by Ariel & Lexi and will be located in the Bohus Center
@baila social dance studio (Halderstr. 29 – 86150 Augsburg)
A few minutes walking distance from the main venue Hep Cat Club.
Improver – Intermediate 1
You already know the basics and want to become more confident on the dance floor. Strengthen your timing, improve your posture and movement quality, refine your lead and follow, and expand your Son vocabulary with new figures and combinations.
Intermediate 2 – Advanced
You feel very comfortable dancing contratiempo and are ready for the next challenge. Refine your technique, improve your body movement and musical interpretation, explore more complex partner work, and develop a smoother, more elegant dancing style.
Advanced 2 – Master
Designed for experienced Son dancers who want to dive deeper into the essence of the dance. Focus on roots, musicality, interpretation, styling, partner communication, cultural understanding, and advanced technique through detailed feedback and high-level training. Previous experience dancing both roles is beneficial.