The Art of Capoeira

The Art of Capoeira Capoeira is an African-Brazilian art form that combines dance, martial arts, music and acrobatics. Classes Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.

Africans in Brazil created Capoeira over 400 years ago as a way to defend themselves and maintain their culture in the face of the harsh and oppressive conditions of slavery. Capoeira and Capoeiristas - those who practice the art - have survived tremendous odds to develop their art form while facing discrimination from the upper and middle classes of Brazilian society. Capoeira was illegal to prac

tice up until the early 1930s, when legendary Mestre Bimba founded the first legal Capoeira Academy and created a new, contemporary style of the art, Capoeira Regional. Practiced in a circle called a roda (pronounced ho-dah) and accompanied by live music, Capoeira can be graceful or combative as the situation dictates. Originally considered a lower class pastime, Capoeira is now a living art and profound social force throughout the world. Our Brooklyn location opened in November 2011 and is offering beginner classes. Check our website for details www.Capoeiraguanabaranewyork.com or email us at [email protected].

12/24/2024

New classes starting in upstate NY - message for info!

No matter how long or how far, Capoeira always keeps Capoeiristas close. Thanks for visiting Rose Fininha Gear
04/09/2018

No matter how long or how far, Capoeira always keeps Capoeiristas close.

Thanks for visiting Rose Fininha Gear

Happy birthday Mestre Joao Grande
01/24/2018

Happy birthday Mestre Joao Grande

Professor Espiga from Canada will be teaching tonight's class at 7pm. $25 drop in / or you can still take advantage of o...
01/22/2018

Professor Espiga from Canada will be teaching tonight's class at 7pm. $25 drop in / or you can still take advantage of our New Year's special of $149 for 1 month of unlimited classes!

Classes resume tomorrow. Let's get fit!
01/02/2018

Classes resume tomorrow. Let's get fit!

11/07/2017
11/07/2017

Nostrand Ave street roda!

Join us for our Halloween party and rodathon with special guest Professor Espiga from Canada!We will also be hosting wor...
10/05/2017

Join us for our Halloween party and rodathon with special guest Professor Espiga from Canada!

We will also be hosting workshops with Espiga Nov 2-4 - stay tuned for more details!

Celebrating life.
08/25/2017

Celebrating life.

08/07/2017

Address

New York, NY
11201

Opening Hours

Monday 6:45pm - 9:15pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 10:45am
6pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 6:45pm - 9:15pm
Thursday 8:15am - 10:45am
6pm - 8:45pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Art of Capoeira posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Art of Capoeira:

Shortcuts

Share

Category