Fogo Azul / Capoeira Terreiro da Lua
August 4, 2022 5 – 8pm
Fogo Azul & Capoeira Terreiro da Lua
Brazilian Samba Reggae drumline Performance
Capoeira Performance & Workshop
Thursday, August 4th
Rain Date: August 5th
5-8 PM
Fogo Azul presents a lively, fun, loud and spirited performance at Socrates Sculpture Park! Fogo Azul NYC is an age and ethnically diverse community of women who span the drummer spectrum from novice to professional.
Join Capoeira Terreiro da Lua from 5 -6 PM for a capoeira workshop! This Brazilian martial art, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music, will be sure to move and uplift you. All ages and levels welcome.
Enjoy delicious savory bites from New York Pão de Queijo, including their namesake and much loved Pao de Queijo Recheado (cheese bread with filling), the “official pastry” of Brazil.
ABOUT
FogoAzul NYC is New York City’s homegrown all women/trans/non-binary Brazilian-American Drumline! Founded in 2016 and based in Queens, we can be seen appearing at over 150 events per year ranging from birthday parties and weddings to fundraisers, galas, parades and marches. Fogo Azul NYC is a community group open to folks who believe music and rhythm is in every human—if you give them the means, very loudly! Fogo Azul NYC is an age and ethnically diverse community of people who span the drummer spectrum from novice to professional. Always taking new members. We love bringing the beat to NYC!
https://fogoazulnyc.com
Images: Mary Taylor, Mane Larrguibel
Capoeira Terreiro da Lua™ is a capoeira group and school in Queens, New York City, led by Instrutor Malandro. Terreiro da Lua loosely translates to “meeting place of the moon”. The group was established in May 2019 and hosted its inaugural batizado in September 2019.
https://www.terreirodalua.org/
New York Pão de Queijo is committed to providing you with authentic Brazilian cuisine! Based in Astoria, we are known for our delicious burgers, such as the X Calabresa, with Brazilian smoked sausage, brigadeiro (a Brazilian delicacy), acaí bowls, and Pao de Queijo Recheado (cheese bread with filling).