Dear Community,
Spring can make things feel possible — a feeling our community has been living this season.
Late March and April were full of reminders of why capoeira matters. We are so proud of the students who traveled to Washington, D.C. to compete in the ABADÁ Capital Games, stepping onto the floor alongside capoeiristas from schools across the country. More than the competition itself, it was the connections made, the friendships deepened, and the visceral reminder that we belong to something far greater than our studio walls.
Closer to home, April took us into local classrooms, where we had the joy of sharing capoeira with young audiences through educational performances. Introducing children to the movement, music, and history of capoeira — and through it, to Afro-Brazilian culture — is work we hold close to our hearts. The energy in those rooms was electric, and we left every performance feeling inspired.
With May here, there’s more ahead. We’re thrilled to be joining San Francisco Carnaval, one of the city’s most beloved celebrations, bringing capoeira to the streets of the Mission District — a neighborhood we’ve called home for over 30 years. We hope you’ll join our contingent, everyone is welcome!
And don’t forget to save the date: our Kids’ Batizado Week arrives in June, and this year is truly special. Our youth will have their own dedicated ceremony, led by the remarkable Mestrando Diguinho, a sought-after teacher visiting us from Brazil. It’s a rare opportunity for your children to train with a master of his caliber, and a meaningful moment of recognition for all the hard work our young capoeiristas have put in. Adult workshops round out the week, so there’s something for everyone.
The roda is calling. Let’s enjoy every moment of this season together.
Warmly, Mestra Márcia Cigarra & Professora Sereia