You’re Invited!
Kid’s Festa da Capoeira
& Axé Fire-Recovery Fundraiser!
2024 Festa da Capoeira - Ginga Mundo @ Axé Oakland
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Festa da Capoeira is Ginga Mundo Oakland's annual Capoeira Batizado & Troca de Cordas event. Hosted by Mestre Chipa and his students, our Festa de Capoeira features capoeira workshops led by special Mestre Sabiá and other visiting guests.
On October 4th, we will host our Kid’s Batizado & Troca de Cordas ceremony to initiate new students and promote continuing students. We will also host a Carnaval-themed fundraiser for Axé Oakland’s ongoing post-fire recovery effort, including toddler capoeira, family dance class, roda, games, face-painting, photo-booth, and more!
Event registration is now open -- Please sign up as soon as possible to help us cover event costs, such as special guest airfare, lodging, event supplies, student t-shirts, cordas (belts) and other budget items.
Location:
Lot 2270, 2270 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 (outdoor venue)
Tickets:
Batizado (Ginga Mundo Students Only) | $150/batizado participant; $250/siblings
Toddler Class (Ages 1-3) | Sliding scale $40-60/pair (1 parent & 1 tot), pre-registration encouraged
Dance Class (Open to all) | Sliding scale donation, suggested $10-25/participant, pre-registration encouraged
Community Roda (Open to all) | FREE
Carnaval Games & Activities (Open to all) | Donation-based Tickets, suggested $1-5/ticket, purchase onsite
Attire
Capoeira uniform is required for Ginga Mundo student for the morning capoeira workshop & batizado ceremony!
Regular clothes are fine for everyone else.
Schedule
9:00A – 10:00A | “Mommy” & Me Capoeira (Ages 1-3 yrs)
10:00A – 11:00A | Kids Capoeira Workshop
11:00A – 12:30P | Kids Batizado Ceremony
12:30P – 1:00P | Acknowledgements, Photos & Closeout
1:00P – 3:00P | Axé Oakland Post-Fire Fundraiser & Carnaval!
1:00P – 2:00P | Afro-Brazilian Dance Class (open to all)
2:00P – 3:00P | Community Capoeira Roda (open to all)