Capoeira Encounter! Axé Fest: Celebrating 20 Years

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 thousands 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, including a three-day encounter with workshops and LOTS of roda.

Thursday 6/8

6pm-10pm - Capoeira workshops and roda at The Capoeira Spot

Friday 6/9

10am-2pm - Capoeira workshops and roda at The Capoeira Spot

7pm-10pm - Theatre show, "Evolução: A Journey in Capoeira's History of Revolution," followed by reception with live music, at THEARC Black Box Theatre

Saturday 6/10

10am-2pm - Workshops at The Capoeira Spot

2pm-5pm - Roda at The Capoeira Spot

5pm-end - Party

Guests:

• Mestre Lobão
• Mestre Mariano
• Mestra Tigresa
• Mestre Alegria
• Mestre Gaivota
• Mestre Sapo
• Mestre Omi
• Mestre Malandro
• Contra Mestre Macaco
• Contra Mestre Girino
• Contra Mestra Amazonas
• Contra Mestra Sarara
• Contra Mestra Cocada
• Professor Carne Seca
• Professor Ray

CapoeiraDC instructors:

• Contra Mestre Morcego
• Professora Borboleta
• Professora Espoleta
• Professora Esquilo
• Instrutor Caranguejo
• Instrutor Feijaozinho
• Instrutor DJ
• Instrutor Sargento
• Instrutor Doutor
• Instrutora Bambu

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art developed 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 supporting this event!

Host or Publisher The Capoeira Spot