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ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco Hosts Free Batizado Performance Sunday, October 22 at Potrero del Sol Park

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, will mark 31 years in the Mission neighborhood with its annual Batizado Graduation Ceremony and Performance on October 22 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This outdoor performance at Potrero del Sol Park, located at Potrero Ave and 25th Street in San Francisco, is free and family-friendly.

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  • This outdoor performance at Potrero del Sol Park, located at Potrero Ave and 25th Street in San Francisco, is free and family-friendly.
  • During the batizado, new students will also be initiated into the world of capoeira.
  • Continuing students may also receive a new cord in recognition of their growth in capoeira.
  • Preceding this multigenerational event, ACSF's students will have an unparalleled learning opportunity through intensive workshops and lectures led by the visiting guests.

ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco Offers Summer Capoeira Camp For Youth 5-12

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, is offering seven, one-week summer camp sessions, beginning June 12, 2023 and running throughout the summer. Camp sessions are for children ages 5-12, and offered Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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  • ACSF is offering seven, one-week summer camp sessions beginning June 12, 2023
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF) , the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, is offering seven, one-week summer camp sessions , beginning June 12, 2023 and running throughout the summer.
  • Camp sessions are for children ages 5-12, and offered Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    ACSF's experiential camp is full of fun, friends, and learning.
  • Summer camp is led by Mestra Márcia Cigarra, Instrutor Soldadinho , and Instrutor Papagaio – each who have extensive experience teaching and performing capoeira across the San Francisco Bay Area, and working with youth of all backgrounds.
  • "ABADA Capoeira San Francisco's summer camp is unique because children can learn self-defense, acrobatics, fitness, music and a basic understanding of the Portuguese language, amongst other things.

ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco Offers Two-Month Free Course for Youth 12-20

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Monday, January 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, is offering a new, free course from February 6 to March 29, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for youth aged 12-20. The special session provides an opportunity to train Capoeira in a fun, welcoming environment.

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  • ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF) offers a new, free course from February 6 to March 29, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for youth aged 12-20.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF) , the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, is offering a new, free course from February 6 to March 29, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for youth aged 12-20.
  • Both longtime students of ACSF, they have taught and performed Capoeira across the San Francisco Bay Area, inspiring and training youth of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Classes will be offered in person at ACSF Capoeira Arts Center, 3221 22nd St., San Francisco.

Flexjet Completes Seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard, Becoming First in Industry

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced it has, once again, successfully completed the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) audit.

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  • Flexjet, Inc. , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced it has, once again, successfully completed the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) audit.
  • Flexjet completed their seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard, more than any other private flight provider.
  • This audit has led the industry in setting high-performing safety standards and has consistently increased the audits safety performance evidence over the years.
  • Safety is the highest priority at Flexjet and this announcement is one more in a long line of safety accolades and initiatives.

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco Celebrates 30 Years in the Mission with Batizado Cultural Performance & Master Artist Workshop Series

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, will mark 30 years in the Mission neighborhood with its annual Batizado Graduation Ceremony and Performance on October 23 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Potrero del Sol Park located at Potrero Ave and 25th Street in San Francisco. This outdoor performance is free and family-friendly so bring a picnic and come experience Brazilian arts!

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  • This outdoor performance is free and family-friendly so bring a picnic and come experience Brazilian arts!
  • The ceremony is complemented by performances from top-level guest artists from Brazil and throughout the US including ACSF's company performers.
  • This multigenerational event provides an unparalleled opportunity for ACSF's community to gather with guest master capoeiristas from ABAD Brazil and North America for intensive learning through workshops, lectures, performance, and ceremony.
  • To date, youth programs have served more than 20,000 children and teens, the majority of whom are low-income San Francisco residents.

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco Brings "LIBERDADE" to San Francisco International Arts Festival

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Friday, October 15, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABAD-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture, will present Spirit of Brazil '21 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival on October 23 at 12:00 p.m. at the Parade Grounds at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABAD-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture, will present Spirit of Brazil '21 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival on October 23 at 12:00 p.m. at the Parade Grounds at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
  • Spirit of Brazil explores Afro-Brazilian music, dance, and martial arts through a fusion of contemporary and traditional expressions.
  • This year's theme "liberdade", which translates to "freedom", explores Capoeira as a means of self-expression and path to freedom from oppression.
  • Presented by an international cast, the dynamic acrobatic and athletic movements, history and tradition, and heart-thumping rhythms will leave you inspired.