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    ABADA DC 2024 BATIZADO

    From April 25 to 28, Abada-Capoeira DC (ACDC) will host a series of workshops with MESTRANDA GIGI, the 2nd edition of our CAPITAL GAMES and our annual BATIZADO and Graduation Promotion. We hope you will join us! (open to Abada-Capoeria members only) PROGRAM Apr 25 WORKSHOPS WITH MESTRANDA GIGI 6:30 – 8:00 PM teens/adults up to yellow-orange 8:00 – 9:30 PM teens/adults orange above Twinbrook ES 5911 Ridgway Ave, Rockville MD Apr 26 WORKSHOPS WITH MESTRANDA GIGI 6:00 – 7:30 PM teens/adults up to yellow-orange 7:30 – 9:00 PM teens/adults orange above Floris ES2708 Centreville RD, Herndon VA Apr 27 WORKSHOPS WITH MESTRANDA GIGI 9:00 – 10:00 AM Kids 10:00 AM…

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    SUPPORT ABADA DC 2024 BATIZADO

    We would like to invite you to sponsor our Annual Graduation Ceremony happening April 27th & 28th, 2024. The events will take place at Shady Grove MS on the 27th (2 PM) and Nova Elite Dance Alliance on the 28th (12:00 PM) and will attract over 200 attendees and participants. As a sponsor of our event, your corporation will be promoted via programs, social media, flyers and posters throughout the DC metro-area before and after the event. Also, Abadá-Capoeira DC is a non-profit organization so qualified donations are tax-deductible. For the past 16 years, Abadá-Capoeira DC has been a leader in the promotion in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC of…

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    ACDC Capoeira Scholarship Program

    ABADÁ-Capoeira DC is now offering scholarships to young people aged 6 to 18, from under-served families facing financial hardship and who are currently studying in elementary or secondary school grades, and who demonstrate the following personal characteristics: Financial need; Good character; Commitment; and Reliable attendance at classes The Benefits of Capoeira Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and self-defense discipline that incorporates fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs, in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. Capoeira was born as an expression of resistance and resilience, and brought spiritual and emotional empowerment to its practitioners.  Around the world, practitioners of ABADÁ-Capoeira embrace respect, socialization and freedom, and we…

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    Support ABADA DC

    Did you know there are many easy ways to support ABADA DC? It’s said it takes a village! We believe in that. May it be to raise wonderful kids, overcome a challenge or build a positive community, when we do it together it is easier, we go further and we have fun along the way, supporting those we care about and having their support as well. How can you help us in an easy way? Here are some options for you. *Just a little note: The secret is consistency. As in most things worth doing in life, the more you do, the better you get at it and the results…