What is capoeira?
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.
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
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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.
