FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2016

Contact: Julie Ali

Manager, Axé Capoeira

shows@axecapoeira.com

604-761-4635

AXÉ CAPOEIRA BRINGS BRAZIL TO GRANVILLE STREET WITH THE 6TH ANNUAL AFRO-BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL ON JULY 30TH!

Vancouver, BC — Axé Capoeira Vancouver will be hosting their sixth annual Afro-Brazilian Carnaval on Saturday, July 30, 2016, along Granville Street between Georgia and Smithe. Thousands of people are expected for a full day of performances including a Samba parade with a live percussion band, a traditional Afro-Brazilian royal procession dance (Maracatu), blood-pumping Brazilian music, and of course gravity-defying capoeira presentations! This is an all-ages event guaranteed to entertain and brighten up your day in true west-coast style.

Featuring world-class capoeiristas, musicians, and dancers from around the world, Axé Capoeira will put on an unforgettable event showcasing local and international artists, musicians, athletes, and more.

Event: Afro-Brazilian Carnaval 2016 Date: July 30, 2016 Time: 11am to 5pm Location: Granville Street between Robson & Smithe

Capoeira is a one of a kind martial art that combines aspects of self-defense, acrobatics, music and dance. Uniquely Afro-Brazilian in its origins, it combines these various art forms into one synergistic martial art training experience.

Originating in Recife, Brazil, Axé Capoeira Vancouver is Canada’s first academy of Capoeira, and is celebrating its 26th

year in Vancouver. Backed by worldwide releases of eleven albums of capoeira music on CD, a catalogue of performance videos, and a four-volume capoeira instructional DVD compilation, Axé Capoeira continues to grow and promote its art with over 10,000 students across the globe in over 32 nations.

For additional information, interviews, photos, or to schedule a demonstration, contact Julie Ali at 604-761-4635.

Web: www.axevancouver.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/brazilcarnaval Instagram: grupo_axe_capoeira Twitter: @axecapoeiravan Hashtag: #abc2016

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Axé Capoeira Vancouver

Batizado e Troca de Corda 2016

Welcome to Vancouver! We’re so happy to have you here, and hope you enjoy and get the most out of your experience

at this batizado. To make things as smooth as possible,

please find in this welcome package a schedule for each day

of the event, maps and addresses of all the event locations,

and contact information for event organizers. Feel free to ask

if you have any questions or need more information. SALVE!

Axé Capoeira Vancouver Academy 1739 Venables Street This is our headquarters and where most of the rodas and workshops, and our

batizado ceremony, will happen.

Granville at 700 and 800 Blocks Granville Street between Georgia and Smithe Streets This is where the Afro-Brazilian Carnaval will take place on Saturday, including

the workshops and rodas.

Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby Street The beautiful Vancouver Art Gallery in the heart of downtown Vancouver will

be the backdrop for the outdoor street “roda de rua” on Friday.

Contacts

General Inquiries

Contra-Mestre Barraozinho (Lelo) 604.537.8943

Professor Ossoduro (Vinicios) 778.889.3954

Graduado Doido (Michael) 604.618.8835

Graduado Polvo (Ken) 604.715.4009

Mumia (Julie) 604.761.4635

Lori 778.938.0469

Formiga (Evgenia) 778.321.2239

Chika 604.721.6292

Housing

Tupi (Amanda) 778.319.8311

Afro-Brazilian Carnaval

Mumia (Julie) 604.761.4635

Formiga (Evgenia) 778.321.2239

Sunday Batizado and Troca de Corda – Tickets

Lori 778.938.0469

For the latest updates throughout the event, check our

Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/AxeCapoeiraVancouver

Thank you to our 2016 Event Sponsors: