Axé Capoeira
Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Homebase: Vancouver
Languages: English, French, Portuguese
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE
Axé Capoeira (pronounced aH-shay cap-oh-AIR-ah) was founded in Brazil, first arriving in Canada to perform at the Vancouver International Children's Festival, in 1990. Since then, they have become one of the premier capoeira organizations in North America. With over ten performance DVDs, seven internationally acclaimed music CDs, a vibrant track record of over 10,000 school shows and stage performances, and two years running as choreography consultant to So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Axé Capoeira will present a show unparalleled in its spectacular combination of dance, acrobatics, music and theatrics.
See a preview of Axe Capoeria's show by registering for 'ArtStarts Presents'!
Testimonials & Reviews
The teachers were impressed with the overall presentation and how Marcus was able to teach and lead the students at a level that all the children were able to engage in and take something away. Agnes Krammer, Learning Resources Teacher, St James and St Ann's Elementary
808 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3A7, Canada