Capoeira is a Brazilian art form which has elements of a fight and a dance, and a complex philosophy of respect, challenge, and resiliency. Capoeira is music and movement, focused on a ritualized fight, a movement conversation between players in which every game is unique. Each game is based on the player's abilities and mood, the music, and other witnesses and participants. Exchanges of kicks, headbutts, strikes, takedowns, and acrobatics can each be very real, or very playful.

While capoeira's origins and early history are not exactly known, it is generally thought that African slaves in Brazil created the art. Capoeira has changed throughout its history, and today many lineages of Mestres teach capoeira around the world.

Capoeira is a great activity for kids! Very few activities provide a combination of music and rhythm, language, movement, and community. Capoeira provides kids with a physical outlet, new ways to move, and new ways to express themselves. Children can learn to enjoy physical activity and challenge each other while working together in a safe, social environment. Music and movements in Capoeira are sung and spoken in Portuguese, the language of Brazil.

Kids classes are offered in "sessions" lasting 6 weeks and culminating in a performance for parents and guests with the adult class on the final Saturday of each session. Class times are Monday and Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30. The Calendar is also kept up to date with details on schedule, including kids classes and events.

Fall 2011 - Nov. 7th - Dec. 17th

Winter 2012 - Jan. 23rd - March 3rd

The cost of each session is $140. Sessions include two classes per week, one make-up class in the final week, the adult performance, and a training t-shirt.

Payments can be made here. The waiver may be downloaded here. Registration forms are available here, and parent information can be found here.

To reserve a spot in a Kids' Session or ask a question, please call our program coordinator, Sara, at 760.807.8907.