Brazilian Art Center

Capoeira, Samba, Drums, Dance and Carnaval, are in Brazil's DNA.

We live to party, play music, dance and sing. It is no wonder Brazil hosts the world's biggest Carnival.
Bringing this energy to you through our performances is like being in the Brazilian Carnaval, where music and dance come together... brining happiness and joy to all spectators and participants.

Capoeira Maculele Decatur will travel anywhere in the greater Atlanta area and beyond. Our team adds excitement and enthusiasm to any event with colorful costumes, beautiful dances, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and amazing acrobatics. We can and will tailor the performance to your needs and stay within your budget. The performance will consist of one or all of these parts depending on your needs:

Capoeira
Capoeira (cap-o-ay-ra) is a unique, interdisciplinary Brazilian art form combining acrobatics, dance, martial arts and passionate Afro-Brazilian music. The performance will contain capoeira solos and duplas (pairs) done within and capoeira roda (ring) which will delight audiences with their dazzling movements.

Samba
​Samba (sahm-bah) is one of the most popular and well-known dances from Brazil. The Samba music rhythm has been danced in Brazil since its inception in the late 19th century. Featuring a highly contagious rhythm, samba is usually seen during Carnaval and Mardi Gras celebrations around the world, featuring dancers wearing state-of-the-art costumes, decorated with feathers and rhinestones.

Maculelê
Maculelê (mah-coo-leh-leh) is an Afro-Brazilian dance with athletic moves, where performers strike wooden sticks and/or machetes to the drumbeat.

Belly Dance
Multi-award winning professional Belly dancer, top requested performer in Atlanta! Elegant, engaging and authentic movement style plus glamorous presentation - Sara has performed across North America and Brazil with years of experience to make your event memorable!

Workshops
Capoeira Maculele Decatur offers capoeira & dance workshops for introductory, beginner, or advanced students. Workshops will be suited for the skill level of the group. For any information on performances or workshops please contact us and describe the size/type of show requested, venue, location, and number of attendees.

Capoeira Maculelê is Atlanta’s 6x Award Winning Capoeira Academy located in the City of Decatur founded by Mestre Fran and Mestra Sara in 1991. We offer beginner friendly and advance Capoeira classes for ages 3-5, 6-13 and 14+. Our classes consist of Martial Arts, Acrobatics, Music, Dance, Fitness and more. We are also one of Atlanta’s most sought after Performance Group providing entertainment for Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Television Shows and Festivals. We offer unique and high-energy, lifting performances that are sure to leave audiences on the edge of their seats. As Atlanta’s first and largest Capoeira academy, we are at the forefront of Capoeira and the Brazilian Culture in the city for the past 18 years. Come check us out!