“…fun class that honors traditions and fosters community. The teacher is very kind and patient with beginners, it is definitely a welcoming space. I always leave class feeling refreshed and energized.” – Jesse
Created by enslaved Africans in Brazil, capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art of self-defense hidden in dance and played like a game to music. Players try to outmaneuver each other using a variety of kicks, dodges and sweeps inside the circle known as the capoeira roda. Around the world, people of all ages enjoy capoeira because it’s fun and exciting to learn and is a healthy form of self-care for the body, mind, and spirit.
Capoeira offers many significant benefits. It is a fun and healthy form of exercise that can help you develop strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility. It can also help reduce stress and achieve better physical and mental balance. In addition, you can make new friends, learn self-defense and music, express yourself creatively, and learn about culture and history. And with practice, capoeira offers a path to gain knowledge and self-mastery.
SCHEDULE:
Saturdays 10am–11am
Delaware House
2499 S. Delaware Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207
Class is held in the upstairs studio.
ABOUT THE CLASS:
This is a mixed levels class. New students are always welcome. Class is taught by Professor Steve, member of the Body and Movement Capoeira Angola Association of Mestre Angola (student of Mestre Vermelho of Mestre Pastinha) in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
WHAT TO BRING:
The “roda” or Capoeira circle is the space where we perform Capoeira. The circle is formed by the musicians, players, and spectators. The Capoeira roda was officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2014.
Capoeira is not hard to learn. Like most things, the more time you dedicate to it, the better you will become. Capoeira is more than just exercise or martial art – it’s an art form and takes some time, practice, and patience to develop the ability to perform it well. It’s fun to learn, so there is no need to be in a rush to know everything at once.
Questions?
