The Studio
As Arizona's premier capoeira institution for over 13 years, Capoeira Brasil Arizona prides itself in teaching the style and discipline found in capoeira's historic roots. Along with physical training and conditioning, we teach traditional capoeira music, instruments, and the rich history of capoeira and Brazilian culture. Widely regarded as one of the best martial arts to get you in shape, capoeira will test the limits of your body and mind no matter your experience or age. If you desire more in life and want to experience the world in a new and exciting way, we challenge you to challenge yourself!
Formanda Borboleta
Formanda Borboleta
Formanda Borboleta
Founder of Capoeira Brasil Arizona, Professora Borboleta has been teaching Capoeira for over 20 years in the valley.
Borboleta, also known as Angelique Starks, started her physical career as a show girl for David Cassidy's acclaimed Las Vegas production "EFX." Shortly afterwards she discovered the art of Capoeira while living in New Yo
Founder of Capoeira Brasil Arizona, Professora Borboleta has been teaching Capoeira for over 20 years in the valley.
Borboleta, also known as Angelique Starks, started her physical career as a show girl for David Cassidy's acclaimed Las Vegas production "EFX." Shortly afterwards she discovered the art of Capoeira while living in New York and began training under the instruction of Mestre Caxias as well as under the supervision of Mestre Boneco in Los Angeles. Embracing her newfound passion, Borboleta excelled quickly over the years and her love and devotion to the art soon reached a level to where she was ready to begin teaching students of her own. Returning to the state where she was born and raised, Borboleta currently conducts Arizona's leading Capoeira institution, Grupo Capoeira Brasil Arizon
Mestre Caxias
Formanda Borboleta
Formanda Borboleta
Native to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mestre Caxias(Alex Filadelfo), has been studying, practising & playing Capoeira for more than 30 years. He is the founder of the New York branch of Grupo Capoeira Brasil where he taught for 17 years. During his time in NYC, Mestre Caxias taught capoeira at various schools and universities and has been a
Native to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mestre Caxias(Alex Filadelfo), has been studying, practising & playing Capoeira for more than 30 years. He is the founder of the New York branch of Grupo Capoeira Brasil where he taught for 17 years. During his time in NYC, Mestre Caxias taught capoeira at various schools and universities and has been a guest teacher in various international capoeira festivals throughout the world.
Mestre Caxias has also performed in famous art venues, such as the Lincoln Center in NYC. Mestre Caxias established additional branches for his group in various cities in the US as well as Pune in India and Natal in the northeast of Brazil.
In 2010, Mestre Caxias moved to the UAE and founded Capoeira Arte Brasil Organization and ever since he has been dedicated to spreading this unique sport all over town. Mestre Caxias devotes all his mornings to teaching in various schools, as part of physical education or after school programs. Mestre Caxias is very committed in promoting a healthy lifestyle by teaching how children and adults can get fit while having fun.
VAI CAPOEIRA
Vai Capoeira, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a space for the development, training and innovation of Brazilian arts for the enrichment of the surrounding communities. Artistic director Angelique Marquand, hopes to provide a positive, cultural community space where Capoeira and Brazilian dance, music and art may inspire self-expression and creativity. Currently, Grupo Capoeira Brasil hosts regularly scheduled classes at our academies throughout the world, as well as festivals, workshops, international conventions, and performances. For information on performances, classes, workshops, and everything Capoeira, contact us today!
Meet The Staff
Professor Marimondo
Instrutor Mauricinho
Instrutor Mauricinho
Capoeira Brasil West Valley
Supervision - Mestre Mindinho
Instrutor Mauricinho
Instrutor Mauricinho
Instrutor Mauricinho
Capoeria Brasil Arizona
Supervision - Formanda Borboleta