2026 Batizado & Formatura
April 30 – May 2
A weekend of rodas, workshops, and celebration with 10+ visiting Mestres from across the U.S. & Brazil.
Join the Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate our 2026 Batizado & Formatura.
This special gathering brings together an extraordinary community of mestres, teachers, and students invited by Mestre Batata from across the U.S. and Brazil for three days of movement, music, learning, and tradition.
Whether you’re new to the roda or leveling up — come play and celebrate with us.
Special Guests
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Mestre Carioca
New York
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Mestre Paulo Batuta
San Diego
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Mestre Roque
Salvador
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Mestre Manchinha
São Paulo
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Mestre Mariano
Santa Barbara
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Mestre Tubarão
Saratoga Springs
Event Schedule
Thursday, April 30
Location: Capoeira Besouro Studio, 2116 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
5 PM – Kids Class with Mestre Carioca
6 – 8 PM – Adult Workshop & Open Roda with Mestre Carioca
Uniform: School capoeira shirt + comfortable training pants
Friday, May 1
Location: Capoeira Besouro Studio, 2116 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
6 PM – Adult Workshop with Mestre Tubarão
7 PM – Formatura & Open Rodacelebrating: Carina, Rebecca, Cameron & Luis
8 PM – Community Potluck
Uniform: White capoeira uniform
Saturday, May 2
Morning Location: Joslyn Park Rec Center, 633 Kensington Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
10:30 AM – Adult Workshop with Mestre Manchinha
11:30 AM – Kids Workshop with Mestre Manchinha
12:30 PM – Maculelê Workshop
1:30 – 3:30 PM – Batizado, Troca de Cordas & Open Roda
Evening Location: Capoeira Besouro Studio
5 – 8 PM – Closing Potluck Celebration
Uniform: Event Tshirt and white capoeira pants (Abadás)
Registration
Adult Members — Full Weekend
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$180. Train with 10+ mestres, join the batizado, earn your cord, and take home the event shirt.
Kid Members — Full Weekend
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$120. Train with 10+ mestres, join the batizado, earn your cord, and take home the event shirt.
Guests — Saturday Pass
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$100. Get the full Saturday experience — workshops, maculelê, and roda — plus an event t-shirt to take the moment home with you.
Guests — Workshops/Rodas Only
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$30 per workshop/class. Drop into high-level training with visiting mestres — sharpen your game and tap into the energy of the weekend.