About Our Performances

The ABADÁ-Capoeira Performance Troupe works to preserve and promote Afro-Brazilian culture through athletic and spirited performances. Under the artistic direction of internationally-renown capoeira artist Márcia Treidler, the ensemble has presented over five hundred performances at ticketed venues, schools, cultural events, and outdoor festivals throughout Northern California.

Since 1992, this martial art, dance, and music ensemble has been presenting and producing performances that reflect the energy and vitality of Brazilian culture. The ABADÁ-Capoeira Performance Troupe consists of up to 15 performers. Performances include a maculelê performance followed by a brief history of capoeira and a capoeira performance to live music. Performances provide an unforgettable live experience of skill, artistic beauty, and tradition.

Performances can be 5-45 minutes in length. Prices vary based on venue and performance length. Non-profit rates are available. Please note that the ensemble requires a flat, dry, clean space of approximately 20'x20'.

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Check out the troupe's performance at the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival 2008 ›

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ABADÁ-Capoeira performed in our office during our annual Diversity Week celebrations. Our attorneys and staff thoroughly enjoyed the energetic performance and were impressed by the strength and gracefulness of the dancers.  It was one of the highlights of the week.   We were so inspired by the dancers that we hope to offer ABADÁ-Capoeira classes in our office in the future."

-Gerilyn Ward, Office Administrator, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

"ABADA-Capoeira Arts Center of San Francisco performed during our pre-game entertainment for The Oakland Raiders at the Hispanic Heritage game. We were very impressed with their performance. Through the use of live music our fans were able to experience a true performance of Brazilian Martial Arts. Overall, they were a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with them again."

Olivia Haro
Marketing Intern Coordinator
Oakland Raiders