Capoeira Mandinga Tucson & Capoeira Institute Southwest - Anne Pollack/Mestra Luar do Sertão
Creative Medium: Afro-Brazilian capoeira, Dance, music, Performing Arts
About the Artist
Anne Pollack (Mestra Luar do Sertão) received 3rd level Master of Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian Arts in 2023 in Milan, Italy. She is the highest level master in Arizona, has a UCSF PhD in Anatomy, and is ACE-certified as both Medical Exercise and Youth-Fitness Specialist.
Anne trained 1986-1996 with Mestre Marcelo Caveirinha, 3rd capoeira master in the US, while completing her PhD. Upon moving to Tucson in 1996, Anne founded Capoeira Mandinga Tucson and developed Afro-Brazilian capoeira, music, and dance programs for students age four through adult. In 2006, she opened Capoeira Mandinga Tucson (CMT) Academy, 605 E. 6th Street, which continues today, and has taught in Europe and around the US.
Anne is Director of 501c3 nonprofit Capoeira Institute Southwest (CIS), bringing capoeira programs to underserved youth and communities around the Southwest.
Her group also performs at Tucson Meet Yourself (October 18, 2025, 5:45 PM Stone stage), Tucson Festival of Books, IST International Day, K-12 schools, libraries, senior centers, businesses, and more.
Anne dedicates her heart-felt love of capoeira to broadening multicultural experiences for all ages. She aims to inspire students to find core strength, build skills to express and communicate individuality, and have fun in capoeira and everyday life.
Email: anne@CapoeiraTucson.com
https://www.CapoeiraTucson.com
How to Purchase
All Donations and Auction Purchases will go directly towards supporting Capoeira Institute Southwest (CIS) 501c3 nonprofit events and scholarships.
ZELLE is preferred: funds go to CIS using phone #520-975-6539
Venmo or PayPal options are also available upon request and/or in-person on November 15 at our OPEN STUDIO.
We have CIS QR codes for ZELLE, Venmo, and PayPal.
