Axé Fest: Liberdade

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art developed by African warroirs enslaved in Brazil and used to fight for their freedom, preserving the lives and cultures of African peoples. On this Brazilian Independence Day, we are immersing ourselves in the liberating art form of Capoeira and its sister arts!

Move your body and enjoy the rhythm at Axé Fest, our community day of FREE classes featuring the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian Dance and Drumming. Classes are open to kids and adults!

This Axé Fest, we will have NEW performances featuring Capoeira and Maculelê, an Afro-Brazilian stick fighting dance that honors African warriors and freedom fighters in Brazil.

Schedule:

1 pm - KIDS CAPOEIRA class (ages 4-12). Parents need to be present during the class.

2pm - PERFORMANCE featuring Capoeira and Maculelê

3pm - INTRO TO CAPOEIRA class (teens and adults), followed by Capoeira roda

5pm - AFRO-BRAZILIAN DANCE to live drumming! Kids and adults welcome

* Intro to Capoeira classes are for people new to capoeira. No experience is needed! Wear comfortable clothes.

Who are we?

The Capoeira Spot is a community-based nonprofit that promotes the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira in Washington, DC. Capoeira was created by African warriors enslaved in Brazil and used to fight for their freedom. Today, we continue to practice and teach this liberating art. At The Capoeira Spot, we grow stronger together.

Learn more at capoeiradc.com

Thank you to our supporters of our Axé Fest, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities!

Host or Publisher The Capoeira Spot