Batizado 2008

Don't miss this spectacular demonstration of MUSIC, MARTIAL ARTS,
ACROBATICS and much more!
You will find out what Capoeira is.
An incredible mixture of martial art, dance, music created by the black slaves in Brazil
more than 500 years ago. A Brazilian Extravaganza.
With the presence of many Mestres, Contra-Mestres, Teachers, Capoeiristas and
performers from Brazil and all over the world.

THIS PART OF THE PAGE IS
FOR STUDENTS AND
CAPOEIRISTAS ONLY

As always, Capoeira Volta ao Mundo will make the effort of having an unforgettable batizado.
This year we decided to present Capoeira as a show to people who have never seen it.
We invited many great mestres from Brazil to make this event awesome:

Mestre Acordeon - Berkeley - California
Mestre Mao Branca - Belo horizonte - Brazil
Mestre Azulao - Miami - Florida
Mestre Virgulino - Albuquerque - NM
Mestre Curisco - Seattle - Washington
Contra Mestre Papalegua - San Diego - CA
Professor Cadinho - Miami - Fl
Professor Betinho - Fort Lauderdale - FL
Professor Rasta - Miami - FL
Professor Esporao - Boston - MA
Professor Espanta - Berkeley - California
Professor Girino - Tampa - Florida
Professor Esquilo - Miami - Florida
Professor Borracha - Gainesville - Florida
Professor Aranha - Tallahassee - Florida
Professor Gafanhoto - Brandenton - Florida
Instrutora India - Miami - Florida

and also our friends and Capoeiristas from the US.

This is the schedule for the batizado so far:
(realize that the schedule may change)

Wednesday November 19th:
Registration starts at 5:00 pm & Welcome Roda 7:00 pm Academy (2817 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34239)

Thursday November 20th & Friday November 21st:

                Beginner & Intermediate workshop 6:00 pm at Brookside Middle School (3636 S. Shade Ave. Sarasota, FL 34239).

                Advanced workshops 6:00 pm at Academy

                After workshops Rodas at Academy for everyone

Saturday November 22st:

                11:00 am Roda at Farmers Market by Whole Foods, Downtown Sarasota

                2:00 pm Seminar on history, music, and Mestres of Capoeira

                7:00 pm Party at Academy

Sunday November 23rd:

                Batizado 10:00 am-2:00 pm at Brookside Middle School

You Just Can't Miss It!

Details of the Batizado will be updated in this page, so keep on checking out to see about the Mestres and all the events.

Make sure to keep as much free time as you can to learn as much Capoeira as possible!
We are having this Batizado for YOU so make sure you will take advantage of it.

There is no way to predict who is going to give the workshops to what level.
I can assure you that we are going to use every
Mestre visiting our academy.
DIRECTIONS!!!
We are going to have places to stay for every person who comes to celebrate with us but please
let us know in advance that you are coming by filling up the forms below.

Keep checking this page for more details and changes of the Batizado 2007.

For more information e-mail Mestre Rony