OUR
EVENTS
Join the fun and learn about us!
We hold open houses and community art events at our space. You can also find us at performances across the DMV.
Dec 6, 2025
Estrela Preta:
CapoeiraDC Annual Show & Fundraiser
Estrela Preta tells the journey of CapoeiraDC, from our roots in Africa, Brazil, and Jamaica, to a small group of students in DC seeking to learn this martial art, to a multi-generational community continuing Capoeira's legacy of resistance and freedom fighting. Performed by CapoeiraDC's performance team of kids, teens, and adults, and with special guest performers Silva Dance Company and Mestre Omi, this show will get you on your feet, moving, and inspired.
Before, during, and after the show, we will hold a silent auction with art, products, and experiences donated by local artists and small businesses. Following the show, we will hold a lively reception with refreshments and music.
All ticket proceeds and funds donated will go to supporting the growth of our programs, as well as our capital campaign to purchase our own building here in Ward 5 of DC, so that we can be a home for arts and culture for generations to come.
As part of our fundraising efforts, we are offering four donor ticket tiers:
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VIP Visionaries tickets come with front row seats, your name in our program, an honorable mention at the show, two drink tickets, pre- and post-show reception with reception VIP section, silent auction, and an Esrela Preta tshirt
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VIP Champions tickets include 2nd and 3rd row seats, your name printed in our program, two drink tickets, pre- and post-show reception with reception VIP section, silent auction, and an Esrela Preta tshirt
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Warriors tickets include General Admissions seating, an Estrela Preta tshirt, silent auction, and pre- and post-show reception
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Advocates tickets include General Admissions seating, silent auction, and pre- and post-show reception
Saturday 12/6, 6-9pm
Location: THEARC Black Box Theatre
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
April 25 & 27, 2025
Axé Fest
Past Events 2025
Learn about and experience Capoeira's tradition of Black liberation at Axé Fest, our community day of FREE classes featuring Capoeira and its related art forms. Classes are open to kids and adults!
SCHEDULE:
Friday 4/25, 7-8pm: Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with special guest Mestre Omi
Sunday 4/27, 1-2pm: Intro to Capoeira Class for Kids & Adults. Parents must accompany kids
April 24-26, 2025
Kids Batizado & Troca de Cordas Ceremony
Celebrating the graduation of our youth students as they receive their first cord or their promotion to their next cord level.
Workshops with guest mestres, guest list, and event schedule to be announced.
May 17, 2025
Anacostia River Festival
The CapoeiraDC community will hold a community outing to the Anacostia River Festival, where they will provide a performance and free interactive class.
1-5pm
Aug 23, 2025
Axé Fest
Feel the rhythm at Axé Fest, our community day of FREE classes featuring Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance. Classes are open to kids and adults!
Schedule & registration to be announced.
Sep 3, 2025
Axé Fest
Feel the rhythm at Axé Fest, our community day of FREE classes featuring Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance. Classes are open to kids and adults!
Schedule & registration to be announced.
Sep 3-7, 2025
Mestre Morcego Formatura & Adult Batizado
Celebrating the formal promotion of Mestre Morcego to the title of Mestre, supervised by Grande Mestre Lobão, and the graduation of our adult students.
We are beyond thrilled to welcome an extraordinary lineup of Mestres and Contra Mestres who will be joining us for this year’s Batizado, Troca de Cordão and Formatura celebration. Each one brings a unique voice, lineage, and legacy to our community. Their presence is a gift, and we can’t wait to share this unforgettable week with them.
Invited Mestres
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Mestre Folclore
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Mestre Lobão
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Mestre Maurão
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Mestre Marisa
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Mestre Tigresa
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Mestre Gaviota
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Mestre Omi
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Mestre Pirata
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Mestre Mariano
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Mestre Alegria
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Mestre Zumbi
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Mestre Ligeirinho
Invited Contra Mestres
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Contra Mestre Gugu
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Contra Mestre Poderoso
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Contra Mestre Amazonas
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Contra Mestre Tinta Forte
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Contra Mestre Malandro
Wednesday, Sept 4
Location: Capoeira Spot – 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE
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5:00 PM – 5:45 PM – Kids Class: Viola
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5:45 PM – 6:30 PM – Kids Class: Médio
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6:30 PM – 7:15 PM – Kids Class: Gunga
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Axe Fest: Free Community Class
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Workshops with Mestre Maurão & Mestre Lobão
Thursday, Sept 5
Location: Capoeira Spot – 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE
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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Workshops
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8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Roda
Friday, Sept 6
Location: Capoeira Spot – 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Workshop
Location: Langdon Park Tennis Courts (weather permitting)Address: 2901 20th St NE, Washington, DC 20018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Workshops
Location: Capoeira Spot – 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Workshops
Location: Capoeira Spot
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM- Roda
Saturday, Sept 7
Location: Langdon Park Tennis Courts (weather permitting)
Address: 2901 20th St NE, Washington, DC 20018
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Morning Workshops
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM- Break / Lunch / Rest
Location: Capoeira Spot
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM- Batizado and Troca de Corda
6:00 PM – Dinner followed by celebration and party
Sunday, Sept 8
Location: Capoeira Spot – 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE
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11:45 AM – Arrival
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12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Formatura Ceremony
Dec 3, 2025
CapoeiraDC Show
Details to be announced.
