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What is capoeira?

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Capoeira Angola fuses combat, dance, music and history. Capoeira developed in Brazil as a resistance movement by enslaved African in the 16th century. The African captive's and Indigenous tribe's rituals and culture both fused in Brazil, to coalesce this movement into a powerful uprising which would be called Capoeira. This uprising evolved into a system that fought against colonial oppression in order to have freedom.

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Capoeira was practised in the plantations; the word itself means grass field in Tupi-Guarani, one of the Indigenous language in Brazil.

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Capoeira is an improvised 'game' of dance-combat 'played' by two participants within a circle of people. The game is directed by live percussion music.

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Nowadays Capoeira has spread across the world, sharing its benefits of social inclusion and togetherness, fitness, mental health and philosophy of resistance across the world.

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why capoeira?

Increase your agility, rhythm, strength, flexibility and stamina. Learn to express yourself both physically and musically to embellish your capoeira practice with music and dance.

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  • Enhance health through Fitness, art  music, dance, martial art, fun, and inclusiveness  

 

  • Empower people to fulfill their own potential using a unique physical way to keep their welbeing.

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  • Within elements of combat, dance, percussion music, and joy Brighton Capoeira Angola spread its work in the local community to create a positive social impact on young people and adults.

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