Capoeira Batuque

LA's first and most respected Capoeira Academy, established by the legendary Capoeira master, Mestre Amen.


The mission of the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (BBCC) is to foster cultural citizenship and community building through arts education. Specifically, our efforts focus on producing high quality, accessible, creative opportunities in the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira, and in multicultural and multi-disciplinary arts.

BBCC was originally founded to uplift Afro-Brazilian culture by supporting the self-representation of Afro-Brazilian Americans and Afro-Brazilians, and publicizing their unique contributions to the national and regional cultural landscape. However, in an increasingly globalized world, no culture, community, or country is an island. The cultural geography of Brazil and the Americas are inherently diverse and complex. As a result, valorizing cultural diversity and expanding access are central to all of BBCC’s programs. BBCC is committed to squelching the risk factors caused by racism, sexism, poverty, illiteracy, xenophobia, and homophobia that limit the development of healthy communities and the ability for all people to enjoy the benefits of cultural citizenship.

Arts education for adults and children is produced in traditional and non-traditional settings (e.g., theaters, schools, community centers, libraries, and museums) to enhance the awareness of Latin America and the African diaspora, and to encourage cosmopolitanism. Curriculum guidelines and educational materials are also developed to support educational programs.