Please note: This free event is NOT AT THE ROTUNDA. This will be outdoors, on the 40th Street Field, located on 40th between Walnut and Locust Streets, adjacent to the Walnut West Free Library

Show up on time!

Presented by University City District and The Rotunda
Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, University City District, The Rotunda, and Nu Millennium Sound

with free water ice from Rita’s Water Ice!

PERFORMANCE INFO:

Project Capoeira, a Celebration of Afro-Brazilian Culture
Project Capoeira performs a colorful, crowd-pleasing repertoire of Afro-Brazilian dances that fuse rhythmic music with high-energy gymnastics and martial arts. The ensemble performs Capoeira, a unique Brazilian form that incorporates acrobatics, dance, percussion and songs in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind and spirit. Originated centuries ago by Africans slaves in Brazil, Capoeira served as a means to secretely practice fighting techniques and was used effectively as a deadly weapon against the colonizers.

Project Capoeira, Inc is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of Capoeira and offers year-round Capoeira classes for children and adults at The Philadelphia Capoeira Arts Center. www.phillycapoeira.com

Rennie Harris RHAW
Rennie Harris RHAW was conceived in 2007 as a youth organization driven by community outreach and education. Harris’ inspiration for this youth driven company was inspired by the overwhelming interest from teens and young adults to join his internationally renowned company, Rennie Harris Puremovement. RHAW is a company that teaches and performs street dance techniques such as Campbell Locking, Popping & Boogaloo, House and Hip Hop dance. www.rhpm.org

Company Members:
Brandyn Harris
Robert Cohen
Shafeek Westbrook
Davion Brown
Mariah Tlili
Courtney Klinger
Brian Newby
Macca Malik