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Capoeira artist seeks to promote art form
by Janice De Jesus [Inside Bay Area] On a warm Monday evening, students sweat it out indoors as they rock their bodies back and forth, swaying from side to side as they alternately step back with the left and right foot. To the sound of upbeat Afro-Brazilian music, the movements are smooth and coordinated as students watch Capoeira instructor Alex Patz demonstrate basic movements of the Afro-Brazilian art form. They applaud as Patz performs a few acrobatic moves. [ Read the rest ... ] Thursday 02 July 2009 - 10:13:52

Can you handle a challenging Capoeira class?
by Marci Stone [Examiner] Watching the Salt Lake Capoeira students dance around each other as though they are about to attack at any moment is fascinating. This vibrant Afro-Brazilian martial art class has beginning and advanced students and yet, they all complement each other. [ Read the rest ... ] Tuesday 23 June 2009 - 08:01:54

Falmouth primary pupils learn Brazilian martial art
by James Toseland [The Falmouth Packet] A martial arts company visited Falmouth Primary on Thursday after being awarded over £9,000 from the Big Lottery fund to teach Capoeiara - a unique Brazilian art form. [ Read the rest ... ] Sunday 15 March 2009 - 17:42:48

Brazil Bash 5: Capoeira Charleston teams up with New York samba group for party
by Samantha Test [Charleston Post] This Saturday, prepare to have your socks knocked off. Capoeira Charleston, an acrobatic performance martial art group that performs barefoot, will host Brazil Bash 5, beginning at 7 p.m. at The Daily Dose in James Island. The party will also feature New York's Grupo Ribeiro, a Brazilian samba group. [ Read the rest ... ] Sunday 15 March 2009 - 17:39:49

Capoeira – a dangerous dance
A circle of people playing drums and singing, and in the middle of the circle there are people dancing softly but swiftly. The first impression of the Brazilian capoeira is that it must be a ritual of some sort. And in fact that is not far from the truth. But behind those soft movements, which look like peaceful ritual dancing, lies a lethal form of martial art. [ Read the rest ... ] Saturday 08 March 2008 - 14:33:07

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