August 28-29th

Batizado 45

Capoeira Pé da Serra will host their 45th semi-annual batizado event August 28-29th in Colorado Springs.

We're pleased to welcome special guest instructors Contramestre Martell and Instrutor Lagosta for workshops on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

The batizado ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 29th at Springs Dance West: 4175 Centennial Blvd, 80907.

Guest admission is $69 for the entire weekend, $39 for Saturday only.

All guest admission includes an event t-shirt when purchased by August 15th. Please email your t-shirt size to info@capsprings.com.

Guest Admission Event Schedule

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Event Schedule

All events at Springs Dance West: 4175 Centennial Blvd, 80907

Wednesday, August 26th
6:00-8:00 p.m. Testing for students in regular classes

Friday, August 28th
6:00 p.m. Movement Workshop with Contramestre Martell
7:00 p.m. Music Workshop with Instrutor Lagosta
8:00 p.m. Roda and Dinner at the studio

Saturday, August 29th
10:00 a.m. Movement Workshop with Instrutor Lagosta
11:30 a.m. BATIZADO CEREMONY
6:00 p.m. Music and Dinner at Segura and Mago's House

Traditional Ceremony

The Batizado is a traditional rank advancement ceremony. Historically, the batizado represented the first time a student played in the roda. Today, batizado events have evolved into celebrations of capoeira where participants recognize the progress of local students while taking advantage of opportunities to train and play with guest instructors and visitng capoeiristas. Brazilian Capoeira hosts semi-annual batizado events the last weekend in February and the last weekend in August.

Workshops and Rodas

Once of the most important benefits of participating in the batizado is the chance to train with guest instructors in capoeira masterclasses. Admission to workshops is included in your batizado registration fee. The Friday night open roda also provides an excellent opportunity to play with new friends and to see many different capoeiristas in action.

Cord Tests and Rank Advancements

Students demonstrate their progress during batizado week with in class cord "tests." Preparing for testing helps students focus their training. Download requirements for your next cord by clicking the links below.

Resources for Students