OYOFE African Street Dance Festival

OYOFE is an international festival dedicated to African and Afro-descendant street dance, music and culture. The event brings together dancers, choreographers, teachers and audiences from different countries for a programme combining masterclasses, competitions, performances and social gatherings. The 2026 edition, titled Woman King, celebrates the historical legacy and cultural influence of the Agojie, the all-female regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey. Its programme includes three training experiences: Open Level for experienced dancers, Beginner Camp for newcomers and Depth & Breadth for more intensive learning. Alongside the classes, the festival features showcases, choreography competitions and battles involving artists from the international African street dance community.

📅 Programme

* 9 December, 20:00–00:00 – Welcome Night, the festival’s opening event for participants.
* 10 December – Open Level classes: Ndombolo Foundations with Malewaa (10:00–11:15), Afrofusion with Toopiti (11:30–12:45), Naija Fusion with Gyal Buky (14:00–15:15) and Be You Cypher with Abisola and Hazel (15:30–17:00). Beginner Camp includes Ndombolo foundations and choreography. Depth & Breadth explores the South African styles connected to amapiano and introduces kuduro and afrohouse. Evening programme: Dance Piece, Lecture & Screening Night (18:00–23:00).
* 11 December – Open Level classes in Kuduro and Afrohouse with Rubina, choreography and performance with Endurance Grand, and a seminar on relationships between men and women in the dance scene. Beginner Camp includes coupé-décalé foundations, Ndombolo and Afrofusion choreography. In the evening, ShowOff Night (19:00–23:00) features showcases, the Choreo Monsterz competition and the OYOFE Awards, followed by a party.
* 12 December – Classes in mapouka and Bacardi foundations. Beginner Camp focuses on kuduro and afrohouse. Depth & Breadth explores groove and musicality in amapiano and kuduro. Battle preselections take place from 14:00 to 18:00, followed by the main competitions from 19:00 to 23:00, including 1vs1, 2vs2 and 3vs3 categories. A party follows.
* 13 December – Classes in Singeli foundations, amapiano choreography and performance, and Afrofusion, together with a special masterclass by Yoe Apolinario (15:30–17:00). The festival closes with a party from 18:00 to midnight, followed by an after-party.
* 9–13 December – YougouYougou Market, bringing together independent brands and vendors offering fashion, textiles, beauty, wellness, crafts, art and music.

ℹ️ Useful information

* 📅 Main festival dates: 10–13 December 2026
* 📍 Location: Big C Barcelona, Carrer de Llull, 121, Poblenou, Sant Martí, Barcelona
* 🕒 Schedule: Activities take place throughout the day; performances and parties have separate schedules.
* 🎟️ Tickets: Full Festival passes, daily passes, individual classes and separate tickets for selected events are available. Prices vary by activity.
* 💃 Battle registration: From €15 per dancer; registration closes on 1 December.
* ⭐ Yoe Apolinario masterclass: €40 per dancer, 13 December, 15:30–17:00.
* 🛍️ YougouYougou Market: 9–13 December, generally 10:00–23:00; from 18:00 on opening day.
* 🚇 Metro: Llacuna or Bogatell (L4).
* ⚠️ The organisers note that class times may change slightly before the festival.

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