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Cultural District

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Partners

Calgary 2012

The Capoeira and Brazilian Arts Festival

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Venue / Location:
Various venues. Workshops at SAIT. Final showcase at Vertigo Theatre Centre - 161-115 9th Ave. SE

2 Jun 2010 (All day)
3 Jun 2010 (All day)
4 Jun 2010 (All day)
5 Jun 2010 (All day)

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Ticket Price:
Various--see website

Event Description:

The Capoeira and Brazilian Arts Festival is an exciting four-day event that celebrates Brazilian popular culture on all fronts. Hosted by Calgary’s own Axé Capoeira from Wednesday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 6th, the festival features four days of workshops at SAIT and free Capoeira demonstrations at various locations across the city.

The festival culminates in a live performance in the Playhouse at Vertigo Theatre Centre on Sunday, June 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., showcasing the skill and talent of several international Capoeira champions, as well as world-renowned recording and performance artists in a spectacle of high-flying acrobatics, live music, and vibrant dancing.

Tickets for the final showcase are $20, available at the Vertigo Theatre Centre 403.221.3708 or at www.vertigotheatre.com.

For festival schedule call 403.210.0269 or visit www.axecalgary.com.