In 2001, Angelique Marquand (Instrutora Borboleta) moved to Phoenix and brought Grupo Capoeira Brasil with her. In its short history, the group has grown and evolved tremendously. Under the positive guidance of one of the most amazing Capoeira masters in the world, Mestre Boneco, Vai Capoeira, Inc. is a social group that hosts events in addition to teaching/training Capoeira, a martial art form originating in Brazil. The group is an artist/athlete community whose work is present throughout Southern California, Arizona, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, Florida and many other countries worldwide.

Angelique Marquand, functioning as Vai Capoeira, Inc.’s artistic director, hopes to provide a positive, cultural community space where Capoeira and Brazilian dance, music and art may inspire self-expression and creativity. Currently, Grupo Capoeira Brasil teaches regularly scheduled classes at our academies in the different states. We host festivals, workshops, international conventions, and perform throughout the United States.

Since 2001, our group has performed at:

• Thunderbird - The Garvin School of International Management
• Xavier College Preparatory
• Scottsdale Community College
• First Fridays Art Walk in Phoenix
• Cafe Boba in Tempe
• Sonik Magazine's 4th Annual Production
• Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts Night
• Phoenix Fitness Expo
• Speakeasy Tour at Brickhouse

We have also conducted workshops at:

• Cambell's Dance Studio
• Mesquite High School
• New School for the Arts

Also, annually, we bring in various capoeira masters and high level instructors to teach workshops for our students, as part of our week-long batizado. Throughout the years as well, we have organized various trips to other schools to train and participate in their group's activities. This has included trips to Flagstaff, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tucson, and even to Hawaii and New York.

For more information about Vai Capoeira, feel free to contact us.