Locations for these club activities may vary. In-person trainings currently at Studio Nia Santa Fe.
We are excited to connect with the different communities in Santa Fe. If you are interested in creating an after school program with us, please let us know by sending a message in our contact menu.
We collaborate with other regional capoeira groups offering a bi-monthly event called "Vamos Vadiar New Mexico" where we get together for a roda and share our game with each other.

Capoeira classes!
Please come and try out a class for free. If you want to train regularly join the club by making a monthly donation of $40 (adults) with your credit card below. Also, if you have a group of kids who wants to try Capoeira, schedule a workshop with us. Current drop-in rate for visitors from out-of town $15.
Learn the movements, music and cultural history of this fun Brazilian art form created originally by African slaves in their struggle for liberation! It is as much a martial art as a practice of movement and body awareness involving strength, flexibility, trickery and music. In the past decades, capoeira has gone out from Brazil, creating schools and groups all over the world. On the shoulders of the tradition, each mestre and each local group create their own unique cultural expression with it. We are looking forward to sharing ours with you!
Kids workshops (by request - Starting with 4 up to 10 kids)
Time and place are based on agreement
Workshops are provided by Amy/Juan
All Level Class - Technique and fundamentals with Juan
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Studio Nia, 851 W San Mateo Rd
All Level Class - Calisthenics with Juan (Once to Twice a month)
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Studio Nia, 851 W San Mateo Rd
All Level Class - Music with Juan (Once a month)
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Studio Nia, 851 W San Mateo Rd
All Level Class - Angola and self-defense with Nego Raça (Once a month)
Last Thursday of the month 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Studio Nia, 851 W San Mateo Rd
All level classes start at the age of 14 (exceptions may apply). Please review the calendar below for the respective days and sessions available in the month. Activities related to capoeira in Northern New Mexico will also be posted on the calendar.
Batucada is a lively Brazilian music style associated with samba, featuring percussion instruments like surdos and tamborims. Played by large groups, it creates a festive atmosphere and often accompanies samba dancing, embodying joyful Brazilian culture through infectious beats!
Join us for the first of three workshops where you'll learn to play instruments and catch the rhythm! This free event has 20 spots available for the wonderful Santa Fe community, due to instrument limitations. It takes place at StudioNia from 1 PM to 3 PM. Open to ages 10 and up (children under 10 must be supervised by a parent and are responsible for any damage to the venue or equipment). RSVP at capoeirasantafe@gmail.com with the subject "RSVP for Batucada Workshop".
Frank is a talented instrumentalist who plays Brazilian percussion, Afro-Cuban percussion and Trinidadian Steel Drums. Frank's band PANdemonium, features Frank on vocals, steel drums and percussion. He writes all the music for the band which blends musical styles like reggae, ska, soca, calypso, samba, salsa and zouk into his own unique sound. PANdemonium has recorded three World Music CDs.
Please wear long pants to class, abadas or training pants. If you are already part of a capoeira group, you are welcome to come with your previous uniform.
We strive to be punctual. Please arrive a couple minutes prior to class start time to get settled. If you must be late, warm up on an open side of the training space and ask the teacher for permission to join prior to entering the activity.
If you have a monthly donation plan for you, please submit it during the first five business days of the month.
Everyone will receive 2 breaks per class for water and calming the breath. If you must take another break or leave early, please let your instructor know prior to departure.
Capoeira is an art like any other martial art or cultural expression and its practice requires respect and consideration. Please be mindful of the expectations set here and with your teacher in class.
If there is the need to cancel a class, we will post the news in the website and our social media. Be aware prior depart to class. If there is no one in the studio when 15 min has passed, the class will be canceled.
Our ongoing capoeira training is happening in a club format, in-person. You can become a member of our club by making a recurring monthly donation of $40 to Capoeira Santa Fe below. Or make a one-time donation here to support our programs.
