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Mola Movement

Brazilian Entertainment That Stops the Room.

Capoeira performers, samba dancers and live drummers for brand activations, corporate events, campaign shoots and festivals. Booked worldwide. Built around your brief.

As Seen On
BBC
SAULTLive Show
FIFA World CupBrazil vs Morocco Campaign
Etihad Stadiumx Manchester City
Waldorf AstoriaMaldives
What We Bring

A Living, Breathing Piece of Brazil.

Every booking is built from a core team of world-class artists. Scale up to a full ensemble or keep it intimate. Fully choreographed to your brief, your brand, your venue.

Mola Movement capoeira group performing

Capoeira Performers

Acrobatic, fluid, cinematic. The Afro-Brazilian martial art that reads as pure movement on camera and on stage.

Samba performance at Waldorf Astoria Maldives

Samba Artists

Feathered showgirl samba, contemporary samba, samba reggae. Carnival energy for any event scale.

Mola Movement live drummers performing

Live Drummers

Berimbau, atabaque, agogo, surdo. The soundscape that turns a walk-on into a moment.

Mola Movement Christmas corporate party performance

Bespoke Ensembles

Fire performers, acrobats and additional artists from our wider network. Tell us the vision, we build the cast.

Selected Work

Case Studies.

SAULT · Live Show

Two live shows with SAULT, directed by Khloe Dean.

Mola Movement performed alongside 20 other dancers and performers as part of SAULT's rare live appearance, choreographed and directed by Khloe Dean. Our capoeira work brought Afro-Brazilian movement into a boundary-crossing music moment for one of British music's most secretive collectives.

2Live Shows
20+Performers
1Icon Directed
Manchester City · Bahia in Manchester

On the pitch at the Etihad with Carlinhos Brown and Olodum.

Mola Movement performed twice for Manchester City's Bahia in Manchester celebration, alongside 10 other capoeiristas, the legendary Carlinhos Brown and Olodum drummers. Sets ran both outside the Etihad Stadium and on the pitch itself, bridging Salvador and Manchester City's global fanbase.

2Performances
10+Capoeiristas
1Iconic Pitch
Rui Molinha, lead performer at Mola Movement
Meet the Lead

Rui Molinha.

Lead performer and creative director of Mola Movement. Featured on SAULT's live shows (directed by Khloe Dean), and performed with Carlinhos Brown and Olodum for Manchester City's Bahia in Manchester at the Etihad Stadium.

Rui co-founded Capoeira Club Essex to bring the culture, movement and rhythm of Brazil to UK audiences, and leads the Mola Movement ensemble on every booking, from stadium activations to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives.

Beyond live performance, the team is camera-ready for brand campaigns. Recent work includes a FIFA TV spot for the Brazil vs Morocco game, delivered in half the allocated shoot time.

Fully Insured£5m public liability
London Based, Tour ReadyBooked worldwide
Scales to the RoomSolo through to full ensemble
Bespoke to Your BriefChoreography, wardrobe, timings
Where We Perform

Built for the Rooms That Matter.

Brand Activations

Product launches, retail openings, campaign moments that need a scroll-stopping visual.

Corporate Events

Summer parties, awards, conference openers and gala dinners across the UK and Europe.

Campaign Shoots

On-camera movement talent for sport, fashion and lifestyle brand films.

Festivals & Carnivals

Main stage sets and roving performance for cultural festivals and city events.

Luxury Weddings

Reception showpieces, first-dance surprises and ceremony processions.

Private Events

Birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations that call for something unforgettable.

"
I was mesmerised by the performances of the team at an Afro-Portuguese speaking event. The genuine passion for the art is not only clear but infectious. They brought their best performance and captivated the audience.
N. Williams — Festival Organiser

Rui's performance is outstanding. He has a wonderful ability to engage all audiences and bring the capoeira culture to life.

Lisa Martins
How It Works

Simple, Fast, Tailored.

01

Send Your Brief

Date, venue, audience, vibe. Even a rough idea is enough for us to start shaping it.

02

Tailored Proposal

Cast options, set length, staging, pricing. Turned around inside 48 hours.

03

Show Up. Show Off.

We handle wardrobe, choreography, sound and load-in. You get the moment your guests remember.

The Practical Stuff

What Bookers Ask.

How much space do you need?

A capoeira performer needs roughly 4m x 4m of clear, level flooring. Larger ensembles scale from there. We'll advise on your venue when you send the brief.

Do you bring your own music?

Yes. Live drummers travel with the ensemble, and we bring a portable PA for smaller venues. For larger events we work with your production team.

How long is a typical set?

Set length scales with cast size. A solo performer runs about 5 minutes; a full ensemble can hold 20 to 30 minutes with performers rotating through capoeira, samba and drumming. Multiple shorter sets across an event also work well.

Can you tailor it to our brand?

Yes. Wardrobe, choreography, music and staging can all be shaped around your brief. We've delivered work for brands across sport, luxury hospitality and music.

How much notice do you need?

Ideally two to four weeks for a bespoke build. Short-notice bookings considered where the team's availability allows.

Are you insured?

Yes. Full public liability cover in place. Certificate available on request for procurement.

Do you travel worldwide?

London based, with bookings across the UK, Europe and further afield. We've performed as far as the Waldorf Astoria Maldives.

Can you provide performers for a shoot?

Yes. We regularly supply movement talent for stills and film. Rates and usage terms discussed per project.

Let's Build the Moment.

Tell us about the event. We'll come back with a cast, a set and a price inside 48 hours.