World Maculele Arts

World Maculele Arts is a 501c3 Georgia non-profit dedicated to providing cultural education, building community and improving the lives of children in underserved communities through sharing the art form of Capoeira. Our projects are located in the US (Metro Atlanta and DeKalb County), Brazil, Colombia, Luanda-Angola, Puerto Rico, Argentina and Portugal. Our nonprofit creates safe learning environments, art and culture workshops, health education, reliable role models, and nutritious snacks. As they learn capoeira, its music, history and philosophy, they develop physical and emotional strength to solve problems, make friends, and develop their self-esteem.

World Maculele Arts meets our community’s need for safe, accessible space to participate in activities that foster positive change through participation in arts, improved health, and cultural connectedness. To remove barriers to participation we offer free inclusive year-round programs, and operate in underserved communities.

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World Maculele Arts is committed to artistic excellence, and to providing accessible, inclusive, culturally authentic programs and apprenticeships led by highly-skilled artists. By exploring creative ways to share Capoeira and related arts, World Capoeira remains a pioneering force in the preservation and development of Afro-Brazilian arts.

Our nonprofit teaches respect for diversity, addresses socioeconomic inequities that reduce access to high-quality arts and physical programs, and provides opportunities for community members to exercise both choice and responsibility. In this way, World Maculele Arts has a profound impact on the health, culture, and the lives of youth and adults served.