Axé Fest: Celebrating 20 Years
Schedule
Tue Jun 06 2023 at 06:00 pm to Sat Jun 10 2023 at 10:00 pm
Location
The Capoeira Spot | Washington, DC
About this Event
2023 marks 20 years since CapoeiraDC was established as a non-profit organization here in Washington, DC by Contra Mestre Morcego and Professora Borboleta, with six others. Since our founding, we have grown to empower hundreds of youth, adults, and families across the District with capoeira's art form of liberation.
We are holding our biggest Axé Fest to celebrate our 20 years! We will have guest Capoeira mestres and instructors from across the country. We will be holding capoeira classes, performances, and events across DC from Tuesday 6/6 - Saturday 6/10.
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday 6/6, 6-8pm - "Singing our Songs" oral history panel, Capoeira demo, and intro to Capoeira class at MLK Public Library. Open and free to the public. Registration required.
Wednesday 6/7, 6-8pm - Introductory Capoeira and Samba dance workshops. Open and free to the public. Registration required.
Thursday 6/8, 6-8pm - "Capoeira Meets Go-Go" demo and class with live music at Anacostia Public Library. Open and free to the public. Registration required.
Thursday 6/8, 6-8pm - Capoeira workshop and roda with guest instructor for visiting capoeiristas at The Capoeira Spot. Registration required.
Friday 6/9, 12-2pm - Capoeira workshops and roda at The Capoeira Spot. For visiting capoeiristas. Registration required.
Friday 6/9, 7-10pm - Theatrical show, Evolução, followed by cocktail hour, at THEARC Black Box Theatre. Tickets required.
Saturday 6/10, 10am-5pm - Capoeira encounter with workshops and roda at The Capoeira Spot. For visiting capoeiristas. Registration required.
Visiting capoeiristas have the option for a Friday+Saturday package for $150.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art. It was created by African warriors enslaved in Brazil and used to fight for their freedom, preserving their lives and culture. Today, we practice, preserve, and promote this liberating art form, empowering our community to grow stronger together.
Thank you to the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities for sponsoring this event!
Where is it happening?
The Capoeira Spot, 2008 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 150.00