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CAPOEIRA FESTIVAL 2025
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ADULT EVENT SCHEDULE
*Subject to change
TUESDAY, MAY 13
6PM MUSIC
7PM MACULELE + WELCOME RODA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
10AM MOBILITY
11AM ALL-LEVEL CAPOEIRA
LUNCH BREAK
6PM CAPOEIRA/MUSIC
7PM CAPOEIRA/MUSIC
8PM RODA
9PM VERDUGO BAR + PARK PIZZA
THURSDAY, MAY 15
10AM FLOWFIT
11AM ALL-LEVEL ADULT CAPOEIRA
12PM RODA
LUNCH BREAK
6:15PM MACULELE/CAPOEIRA
7:15PM CAPOEIRA *split by level
8:15PM RODA
9PM - CHURRASCO ($30 PP - RSVP BY MONDAY 5/12)
FRIDAY, MAY 16
10AM AFRO DANCE
11AM CAPOEIRA *split by level
12PM RODA
LUNCH BREAK
6PM SAMBA DE RODA: | ALL-LEVEL CAPOEIRA
7PM CAPOEIRA *split by level
8PM RODA
9PM TACO NIGHT ($20)
SATURDAY, MAY 17
8:15AM TACFIT
11AM MUSIC/CAPOEIRA *split by level
12PM MUSIC/CAPOEIRA *split by level
1PM RODA
4-7PM KIDS’ COMPETITION
TIME TBD: HANGOUT IN HIGHLAND PARK
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SUNDAY, MAY 18
10 AM KIDS BATIZADO GRADUATION CEREMONY
1 PM ADULT BATIZADO
4:30PM AFTERNOON POTLUCK BBQ
YOUTH EVENT SCHEDULE
*Subject to change
TUESDAY, MAY 13
4PM KIDS MUSIC (all ages)
5PM MACULELE + WELCOME RODA (all ages)
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
3:30PM TINY TOTS CAPOEIRA
4:15PM KIDS (AGES 6-10) CAPOEIRA
5:05PM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED KIDS CAPOEIRA
THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:30PM TINY TOTS CAPOEIRA
4:15PM KIDS (AGES 6-10) CAPOEIRA
5:05PM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED KIDS CAPOEIRA
FRIDAY, MAY 16
4PM KIDS (AGES 6-10) CAPOEIRA
5PM INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED KIDS CAPOEIRA
SATURDAY, MAY 17
9:15AM KIDS CAPOEIRA (AGES 3.5-8)
10AM KIDS CAPOEIRA (AGES 8+)
4-7PM KIDS’ COMPETITION
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SUNDAY, MAY 18
10AM KIDS BATIZADO CEREMONY
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FESTIVAL BEST PRACTICES
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UNIFORMS (clean Capoeira pants, cord & t-shirt) are REQUIRED for all afternoon & evening workshops & rodas, and ALL DAY Saturday. For DAYTIME weekday workshops, uniforms are optional.
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For MUSIC workshops: please bring your own instruments, and make sure to label your berimbau and all of its parts!
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Please check in and grab your t-shirt(s) and wristbands before jumping into any workshops. Staff will be distributing wristbands & t-shirt(s) starting Monday. If you are hanging out during pizza (Thursday) or taco (Friday) night, please pre-pay at the festival store ASAP - we need a count of how many people are eating.
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PARENTS: Make your drop-offs quick, no blocking the alley!
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Pack ONLY what you need - there will be limited storage space inside the gym.
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BRING YOUR WATER BOTTLE - other snacks/beverages will be available for purchase - cash is preferred.
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Festival Gear will be available for purchase, BRING CASH if you'd like a discount. Zelle & CC will also be accepted.
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Arrive ON TIME (or even 5 minutes early) for all workshops. Make sure to allocate time for finding parking; Ubering is also a great idea.
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Invite your friends and family to attend the Batizado ceremony on Sunday!