Saturday, October 11

Axé Fest!

Immerse yourself in Afro-Brazilian martial arts, culture, music, and dance with our community day of FREE classes.

Date and time

Location

Afro Brazilian Cultural Center of New Jersey

127 Whittlesey Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052

Lineup

Agenda

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Schedule of Classes

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Capoeira

Capoeira is a unique blend of movement, song and music. At first glance one sees a circle of clapping onlookers, singing choruses in Brazilian Portuguese to traditional call and response songs. In th...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Karate

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Yoga

Namaxé is a fusion of traditional Yoga and the game of Capoeira. Both traditions incorporate physical and spiritual components that are very much aligned. Yoga, by dentition, means union. In yoga,...

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gymnastics & Cheer

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Samba & Drumming

Samba is a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance that has been associated with Capoeira for many years. Samba is a secular dance found throughout Brazil today, the Samba is a playful, sensual and flirtat...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Maculele

Maculêlê is a fast, free form dance that is both a contest and a game, as each player “shows their stuff”. The dancers each use a pair of sticks called grimas (traditionally cut from sugar-cane), whi...

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Health & Fitness with LaViv

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Hour

Mestre Gaivota

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Highlights

9 hours
all ages
In person
Free parking
Doors at 10:45 AM

About this event

Community • Other

Axé Fest!

Move your body, feel the rhythm, and celebrate at Axé Fest! Come join us for a day filled with music, dance, and good vibes at the Afro Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ - 127 Whittlesey Ave in West Orange! Immerse yourself in Afro-Brazilian martial arts, culture, music, and dance with our community day of FREE classes. Featuring the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian Drumming, Maculêlê & Samba. Also, Karate, Gymnastics & Yoga. These free classes are open to both kids and adults. Join us and experience the vibrant energy of Axé Fest!

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Oct 11 · 11:00 AM EDT