LA DESCARGA 2026 • Cuban meets Dominican Festival
2026-11-27 18:00 - 2026-11-29 21:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Hep Cat Club, Viktoriastraße 3b, Augsburg, 86150, Germany
27–29 November | 📍 Augsburg, Germany
La Descarga – 3rd Edition
Celebrating 8 Years of Baila
La Descarga represents everything we stand for: connection, musicality, and authentic social dancing.Created especially for improver to intermediate dancers and beyond, it’s the perfect festival if you’re ready to take your next step into the festival world.
Get ready for a weekend full of inspiring workshops, unforgettable socials, amazing DJs and an incredible international artist line-up.
✨ Featuring:
•⁠ ⁠Bhavin & Soonruta
•⁠ ⁠Michael & Dori
•⁠ ⁠Jr El Artista
•⁠ ⁠Louisita
•⁠ ⁠Alexei & Emilia
•⁠ ⁠Mijael Bueno
•⁠ ⁠Maria Ermolina
•⁠ ⁠Ariel López
•⁠ ⁠Sofia de Endaya
🎧 Music by:
•⁠ ⁠DJ Prachi
•⁠ ⁠DJ Yala
Immerse yourself in the vibrant universe of Cuban and Dominican dance culture.
La Descarga brings together passionate dancers and instructors who embody the richness and diversity of these traditions.
🎶 Timba meets Bachata, Son meets Merengue — with Bolero, Chachachá and many more influences blending into one unique groove.
Schedule Draft
Friday
• Evening: Son Masterclass by Alexei & Emilia (2h)
• 9pm: Baila Anniversary Party with mixed Salsa & Bachata floor
Saturday
• 11am: Workshops (4h + 1h break)
• Evening: Merengue Masterclass by Michael & Dori (2h)
• 9pm: Descarga Party with 2 floors
Sunday
• 11am: Workshops (4h + 1h break)
• 4:30–8:30pm: Sunday Social
🔥 A weekend celebrating rhythm, movement, culture, and connection — don’t miss it!
👉 More info coming soon

Para el Alma Divertir • Son Weekend Augsburg 2027
2027-01-22 17:00 - 2027-01-24 21:00
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.
Sale starts July 26 • 12am

Timbalemania • Core edition 2027
2027-04-23 20:00 - 2027-04-25 21:00
TIMBALEMANIA 2027 – A NEW CHAPTER
Over the years, Timbalemania has become something truly special — a place where people don’t just come to dance, but to connect, share, and feel part of something bigger.
For 2027, we’re making a conscious evolution.
This is not a smaller Timbalemania.It’s a more focused and more powerful one.
✨ 3 Parties🎶 2 Days of Workshops🌿 1 Special Activity
Always keeping what matters most:the family vibe, real connections, and space to enjoy every moment — with a few surprises along the way.
👉 Because in the end, it’s not about how long it lasts — it’s about how deeply you experience it.
TIMBALEMANIA 2027 – CORE EDITIONApril 23–25 | Augsburg
Line up to be announced.
Limited spots.
Come be part of it.
