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​Capoeira Angola (Youth Class)

Sun December 8 @ 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm

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$30 – $100

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

UNIFORM
White or Tan Pants w/Belt
Students will need ​white pants for RODA
Class/White T-Shirt, No Tank/Halter Tops
Tennis Shoes
(*suggestion: performance-supporting undergarments)

Details

Date: Sun December 8
Time:
12:00 pm | 1:00 pm
Cost: $30 – $100
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Venue

African American Culture & Heritage Center
912 E. 11th Street
Austin, 78702 United States
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