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Friday Capoeira Clubs
Fridays from January 16 – May 22, 2026
No class Mar 27 & April 3
Location: Circus Center – 755 Frederick Street. SF, CA 94103
Jr. Capoeira (Grades 2nd – 5th)
4:30pm – 5:30pm
$420
Teen Capoeira Club (Grades 6th and up)
Important: For returning students or by invite only. Please reach out to me if interested to get your child involved.
5:30pm – 7:00pm
$470
Capoeira Batizado (Belt Ceremony)
At: 2129 Vallejo Street. SF, CA 94115
Date: May 9, 2026
– Saturday (12pm –2:30pm)
Upcoming Performances & Rehearsals
- 3/21 Performance
- 4/11 Performance
- 4/26 Performance
- 5/9 Belt Ceremony
- 5/23 – 5/24 Carnival SF! (rehearsal + parade)
- 5/30 Performance (advanced students or by invite)
Saturday, March 21st. (Arrive by 6:30pm)
In collaboration with Ruth Asawa’s School of the Arts Dance Dept.
KOHO Co-Creative Hub 1675 Post St, 2FSan Francisco, CA 94115
Saturday, April 11th. 9-9:30pm (Arrive by 8:15pm)
Capoeira roda performance
San Francisco Public Library Atrium. 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Sunday, April 26th. @ 2pm (Arrive by 1:30pm to factor parking)
Día de los Niños | Día de los Libros
Capoeira roda performance
23rd Street @ Folsom
Sunday, May 24th. ( early Morning to early afternoon…. TBD)
* Note: Dress rehearsal is the day before on 5/23 at SF Community School in the Excelsior District
Saturday, May 30th. (More details later)
Circus Center Production 755 Frederick St. SF, CA
* Important Note: Tech rehearsal 5/23 and Dress Rehearsal 5/29
* Oldest/ advanced students only or by invite!
Workshops and Presentations
Play-based Workshops
Classes led by Coach Jarrel, Artist & Educator.
B.A in Child and Adolescent Development: Youth Work & Out of School Time
20+ years of youth work experience from SF – East Africa
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Testimonials
“Hello! Do you want to join capoeira class? I hope you do! Capoeira is a Brazilian dance-fight made by Brazilian slaves! This class is taught by Mr. Jarrel. Mr. Jarrel is funny, kind, understanding and respectful of feelings. Here is my opinion: Capoeira is a great experience for kids. Please join!”
The quote by Megan Rose Dickey (in the IAMSF exhibition) stood out to me the most: Are we defining Black as just people with brown skin? I love this quote because it reiterates the fact that we, as Black people, are more than just the color of our skin. We are intelligent, powerful, radiant, strong, etc. and some people refuse to see that.
While I enjoyed reading what various members of the community had to say (in the ‘I Am San Francisco’ exhibition), the different art illustrations drawn by children are what moved me the most. After looking at their drawings, it made me realize how aware kids are about the world and how they are able to demonstrate understanding and interpretation through their individual artwork.
Jarrel Phillip’s exhibition, ‘How We Play: Circus Acrobatics, Breakin’ & Capoeira,’ was shown at the Rosenberg Library of CCSF from October 2014 through May 1, 2015. Jarrel created a joyous exhibition that delved into all aspects of play, referencing scholarly and popular works on the subject and including engaging quotes from many sources. His wonderful photographs demonstrated how we learn from play and why we all need it in our lives. He underscored the idea that play is as essential to child development as it is for adults to lead rich, full lives. Photographs from many continents made a convincing case for play in all its forms. Jarrel is an excellent curator and he responded to the particular requirements for exhibitions in libraries–that they be accessible to all ages, include multiple images, refer to works in the library’s collection and be beautiful and attractive to viewers. Jarrel worked closely with the Child and Family Development Department here at CCSF and they, as well as other Departments included the exhibition in their curriculum. I’ve never seen an exhibition that conveyed joy more effectively!
(My daughter) Soluna, has participated in the last two (Capoeira Ijexa Kids Batizado) promotions. Since only a few Hamlin students have participated each year, I just wanted to share that it has been a great experience and I highly recommend participating! It’s important for Soluna (and all the girls) to see that the capoeira they are doing is connected to a much larger community and tradition in San Francisco. It is also an incredibly diverse community of students and teachers doing capoeria. You should see the women teachers and the more advanced kids. It’s fun to watch, and the girls get to celebrate earning a new belt!
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