ABOUT US › ACSF's mission, history, core values

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PONTO DE CULTURA › ACSF granted prestigious title as an International Point of Culture!

ABADÁ-CAPOEIRA INTERNATIONAL › World affiliated organization founded by Mestre Camisa: our style, philosophy, and cord system. 

CAPOEIRA HISTORY ›

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MESTRANDA MÁRCIA CIGARRA›
Read about one of the world’s top female capoeiristas! 

OUR INSTRUCTORS › ACSF teaching staff

GINGADA DO MÊS

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SCHEDULE › NOTE: Teens ages 13-19 can train in all adult/teen classes FREE ALL SUMMER Learn more ›

PURCHASE CLASSES ›

NEW STUDENT INFO ›

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ›

MORNING BASIC CAPOEIRA 2010 SESSIONS ›  Wake up and train! Pre-Registration required. Register now online! 

MONTHLY CAPOEIRA MUSIC CLASS › Capoeira instrument and songs class last Saturday of each month.

SONG LYRICS ›  

TIPS AND TRICKS ›  

PERGUNTAS PARA MÁRCIA ›

PHOTO GALLERY ›

VIDEO GALLERY ›

YOUTH PROGRAM'S MISSION, VALUES, GOALS › Learn about the ways ACSF supports healthy youth development.

YOUTH PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY › Learn more about our arts education programs & how to bring ACSF to your community.

KIDS & TEEN
ENROLLMENT INFO ›

Teens who qualify for our RAY Project program and complete volunteer hours can train for free or at low cost. All teens ages 13-19 are welcome to train in adult/teen classes.

FALL SESSION: Mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting on Sept. 11, 1:30pm

ABOUT THE RAY PROJECT › Learn about our scholarship program for low-income youth, ages 5-19.

RAY Project guidelines & enrollment info ›
FAQ for RAY Project › 

PERFORMANCE & EVENTS CALENDAR ›
View our calendar of in-house events and community performances

PERFORMANCE TROUPE ›
Learn more about our group of dynamic performers.

Bookings ›
Performance Photos ›
Performance Videos ›

CIGARRA CAPOEIRISTA ›
Own this documentary video about the life of Mestranda Márcia "Cigarra" Treidler. 
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MACULELÊ › A traditional Afro-Brazilian folk dance played with sticks or machetes. Fridays 6-7:15pm

BODYBRASIL BOOTCAMP › Get in shape with our morning strength & conditioning class. Pre-registration required. 

Register one-week prior to the start date and pay only $80 for all classes! Register online now!

AFRO BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION › With Gamo da Paz. Sundays 5-6pm. The first class is free for new students until October.

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE ›
Beginners: Sept. 14 - Nov. 16th (Tuesdays 6-7pm)
Advanced: Sept. 16 - Nov. 18 (Thursdays 6-7pm)
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CONTADORES DE ESTÓRIAS › A Brazilian consulate initiative happening every first Sunday of the month. Next event is on September 12.

WEST AFRICAN DANCE
With live drumming. Open to all levels. Saturdays 5-6pm. $9-$15 sliding scale drop-in. For more information contact Maria Young (415) 695-7944.

DHOLRHYTHMS BHANGRA DANCE › Learn the art of Bhangra, a traditional Punjabi folk dance and music from North India. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8-9pm.