Capoeira Angola (Teen/Adult)
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & EMOTIONAL CALISTHENICS
INCREASE STRENGTH, CONTROL, FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE
Class is held in a group setting learning individually and with partners. Students learn all elements of Capoeira Angola which include:
- MUSIC – playing traditional instruments, singing traditional songs, instrument construction and maintenance
- MOVEMENT – the martial art conversation of striking, dancing, and evading, with kicks, sweeps, headbutts
and theatrical improvisation to rhythmic songs and percussion sound.
- RODA – what is the Roda, understanding the order and dynamics of the Roda and how to participate
- AFRICAN/BRAZILIAN CULTURE – Basic language, history, and philosophy of Capoeira Angola