Adult Graduation Ceremony & Carnaval

Join Maculele Capoeira Atlanta on Saturday, May 17 as we celebrate another year of our student’s training accomplishments. This multi-generational event provides an unparalleled opportunity for Capoeira Decatur community to gather with guest mestres, capoeiristas from Brazil and North America for intensive learning through workshops, lectures, performances, and belt ceremony. The event kicks off with lots of workshops and rodas led by special guests with over 35 years of experience teaching capoeira. Our special guests will lead workshops for adults from Monday, May 12 through Saturday, May 17, 2025!

GRADUATION CEREMONY I AUDIENCES WELCOME!

On Saturday, May 17 the event will culminate with the graduation ceremony and cultural performance showcasing mestres and our students. The event will kick off with special performances featuring our leading guest artists! The Batizado is Capoeira’s most significant tradition, welcomes new students into the art and recognizes the growth of new and continuing students through a changing of cords ceremony. We invite you and your family to join us for this free, family friendly community celebration! Why is it so important? The Graduation ceremony it is a meaningful event in the life of both student and teacher as they each reflect on the commitment they have made to the art of capoeira. Whether the student receives a new cord / moves up in rank, the Batizado is a special event for the time you’ve dedicated to capoeira. This time serves as a great cultural exchange as students take part in these workshops.

SPECIAL GUESTS I BRAZIL, USA AND COLOMBIA

ADULT EVENT SCHEDULE I

Registration: For those participating, please be sure to register below or during class, email or text Dani (404)578-7386 directly. The graduation payment will be automatically drafted from your account on file, and you also have the option to split the payment into two installments. Don’t forget—family discounts are available!