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Guest Workshop with Professora Dinguêra
Professora Dinguêra brings more than two decades of capoeira experience, community leadership, and deep commitment to the art. She is the founder of the Bora Vadiar Collective in Utah and leads the Brazilian Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Her work continues to create spaces for capoeira, culture, community, and connection.
All capoeiristas are welcome to train, share the roda, and connect with the community.
Date: Sunday, June 28
Workshop: 11:00 AM
Roda: 12:30 PM
Location: Chicago Capoeira Center
1802 W Berteau Ave, Suite 215
(Intercom: Capoeira)
Please sign up in advance.
What to bring:
- Classes are done either barefoot or in shoes reserved for indoor use only
- Please bring your own water bottle, as cups will not be provided
Conscious Musicality & the Elements of Nature with Mestre Negoativo
This workshop invites participants to deepen their relationship with capoeira music through listening, rhythm, voice, and collective expression. Mestre Negoativo will guide students through musical exploration that connects body, sound, memory, and community.
Please bring your own berimbau or pandeiro.
Dates: Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2, 2026
Schedule: Saturday 2:00 PM–6:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Chicago Capoeira Center, 1802 W. Berteau Ave #215, Chicago, IL
Cost: $150 full event; $85 one day
This calendar includes rodas, workshops, and selected events hosted by friends, collaborators, and partner organizations.