You are invited!
May 10-14, 2017
Grupo Capoeira Mandinga Tucson Batizado

Visitors contact Mestra Luar for group discounts.

Limited scholarships funds are available. Please contact Mestra Luar for more information. 

Celebrating our group’s 20 years and Mestra Luar do Sertão’s 30 years in capoeira. Play lots of capoeira, take workshops with great mestres, join our Batizado celebration and visit the beautiful Sonoran Desert.

 

We are excited to have these amazing special guests:

  • Mestre Marcelo Caveirinha, Capoeira Mandinga
  • Mestre Lobão, Besouro Mangangá
  • Mestre Cabello, Capoeira OuroVerde
  • Mestre Bengala, Capoeira Mandinga
  • Mestre Chicote, Arte e Ginga
  • Professora Rouxinol, Capoeira Brooklyn
  • Professora Borboleta, Capoeira Brasil Arizona
  • Professor Sumido, Capoeira Mandinga Alameda
  • Professor Besouro, Capoeira Malendragem
  • Monitora Sabiá, Capoeira Mandinga Detroit
  • Monitora Magia, Capoeira Mandinga Taichung
  • And more!

All of this event will be located at The Hacienda Center, 3101 North Sabino Canyon Rd. (just south of the Rillito). We have made every effort for this event to be very affordable. Space is limited.

  • Hike and horseback ride in Saguaro East National Park or Sabino Canyon.
  • See stars from 9,000 feet thru Mount Lemmon’s 32 inch Schulman Telescope.
  • The Hacienda offers “close to town” facilities, an ambiance of a remote desert oasis and views of the breathtaking Santa Catalina Mountains. Enjoy the sunshine and swim in the heated Junior Olympic pool. Amenities include nature trails, fire circles, ramadas, BBQ grills and more.

 

Events May 10 to 14, 2017 (roda times may vary)

Wednesday
3:00 – 11:00ish pm
Star Gazing (optional)
Thursday
8:00 am – noon
Hiking (optional)
Thursday
4:30 – 7:30 pm
Registration
Thursday
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Kids Capoeira Workshops
Thursday
7:00 – 9:30 pm
Teen/Adult Capoeira Workshops
Friday
8:00 am – noon
Horseback (optional)
Friday
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Water Capoeira – Cool In the Pool
Friday
4:30 – 7:30 pm
Registration
Friday
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Kids Workshops
Friday
7:00 – 9:30 pm
Teen/Adult Capoeira Workshops
Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration, Workshops & Rodas
Saturday
9:00 – 10:00 am
Warm ups – get ready to move!
Saturday
10:00 – 11:00 am
Samba Class with P. Borboleta/Samba AZ
Saturday
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kids Capoeira Workshops
Saturday
11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Teen/Adult Capoeira Workshops & Rodas
Saturday
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Lunch Break and Batizado Setup
Saturday
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Batizado Awards & Capoeira Rodas (friends, family & public welcome to watch for free)
Saturday
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Post Batizado Celebration Dinner
Sunday
9:30 – 11:30 am
Archery (optional – must preregister by Saturday morning at latest)
Sunday
1:00 – 5:00 pm
BBQ/Potluck/Swim Party