Humble Beginnings... 

Our group was founded in 2011 by Professor Avi Henn who named the group "Capoeira Amizade (friendship) Flagstaff" which is still the legal name of the group. The mission of Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff is to promote, inspire, and develop an understanding and appreciation of the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira and other African-Brazilian cultural manifestations. We primarily focus on community enrichment through workshops, classes, presentations, cultural exchange programs, educational seminars, and retreats.

We had humble beginnings as a fairly obscure group struggling to maintain a consistent membership and classes. With strong dedication and persistence, we have grown and become a well-established and known cultural group in Arizona. Our work is also well-known around the United States and internationally. We became a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in 2015 and through the years we have proudly provided many performances, events, lectures, and workshops as a service to the community of Flagstaff.

Capoeira Angola

Through the years Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff developed a close relationship with Mestre Cabello who has been visiting our group twice a year since 2013. Mestre Cabello is the mentor of the group and we are now formally associated with him and his international work. Mestres Cabello resides in the town of Serra Grande where he offers Capoeira Angola, percussion, and dance classes year around. Please visit the Barracao D'Angola website for more information.