CDC FESTIVAL 2025

Connecting The Movement

28.05.2025 - 01.06.2025

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From May 28th to June 1st 2025, CDC Festival returns to Berlin as the meeting point of Black dance cultures, streetdance and Afrodiasporic creativity in Europe.

Under the motto “Connecting The Movement”, Europe’s most conscious festival for Afrodiasporic dance cultures will again become a place where artists from Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora will meet to connect and express in a most authentic way. At CDC, dance is not only seen as an art form but recognised as a cultural force – a means of resistance, identity and joy

Organised by a predominantly Black team, CDC Festival understands what it takes to create spaces that empower artists and our community. We build environments where everyone – whether creating, sharing or participating – can feel safe, seen and celebrated.

Over five days, the festival will bring together a unique community for dance workshops, reflection & empowerment sessions, battles, a performance night, a dance theater show, a conference and parties celebrating different modern African dances, Dancehall and other streetdance styles.

“Connecting The Movement” is about honouring the deep roots of Black dance cultures and coming together as one. By exploring connections across different Black dance cultures CDC Festival does not just highlight shared values and history but also aids in building bridges for the future.

Join us in Berlin for five unforgettable days of movement, connection and celebration – where Black artists and communities lead, create and shine.

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*includes access to 14 Classes, Reflection/Empowerment Session, Battles, Dance Theater Show, Performance Night, Conference, Day Rave & Aftershow Party

CDC in motion!

This was CDC Festival 2024

CDC Voices

What participants liked most and say about CDC Festival 2024

The whole vibe, it’s a special experience

The welcoming atmosphere

The vibe, the people, that cultural background was provided, the different shows and classes. I loved it!

I liked the energy full of strength, holding together and being together in a political fight but also in joy, dance and music also I loved the empowerment that I felt while dancing

“I loved the workshops and battle but I think the best thing was the energy people brought and shared”

About the Reflection and Empowerment Session at CDC 2023

“thank you for offering these, so important and mostly lacking in our community”

“I went to both reflection sessions. I really loved that it was not passive but active involvement with activities and exercises and not only presentations. It was uncomfortable because it was a mirror and that made it very constructive.”

CDC Location

Gemeinschaftshaus Gropiusstadt, Bat-Yam-Platz 1, 12353 Berlin
Metro: U7 Lipschitzallee
Car: Navigation to Lipschitzallee 68, parking spot next to the car dealer
The venue is accessible barrier free.

CDC Festival 2025 is funded by

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