Our programs and philosophy have always aimed to equip all students with the skills to teach and perform Capoeira. However, there has yet to be a formalized artist-training program where interested students can gain essential professional skills in a concentrated learning environment. Thanks to National Endowment for the Arts funding, we have been developing the program this past year and will launch it in early 2025.
The advanced artist training and mentorship program will be led by Mestra Cigarra and other leaders in the field. It is a 200-hour training and the first of its kind in the ABADÁ-Capoeira community. The initial program will be available to emerging capoeira artists under Mestra’s supervision. However, we plan to offer the program every other year and make it accessible to ABADÁ practitioners worldwide. Keep an eye out for further details about launch dates and enrollment.