ABADÁ-Capoeira Marin was founded by Helisângela Silva Willoughby, also known as Lisa, a longtime student of one of the top-ranked female capoeiristas in the world, Mestra Márcia “Cigarra” Triedler, at ABADÁ-San Francisco. ABADÁ-Marin was founded to extend the award-winning youth and adult programs of ABADÁ-San Francisco to the Marin County community. The principal teachers of ABADÁ-Capoeira Marin are Professor Prego and Instrutora Ciranda. ABADA Capoeira presents an inspiring residency program introducing students to capoeira; folkloric stick dance, Maculelê. Through demonstration, educational explanation & participation, students learn history of these cultural art forms, experience music, and learn the physical skills; techniques involved in their mastery.