A family capoeira class for everyone!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
June 26-August 17, 2023
(No class Tuesday June 27)
Family-centered capoeira class featuring music, movements, and stretching
3 classes a week: Mondays 6PM-8PM + Tuesdays 6PM-8PM + Thursdays 10AM-12PM
Family Pass is $250 and covers all the members in your family (up to 6 people) for all classes. If you have a larger family, please request a Custom Family Pass rate.
In-person classes located in NW DC, near Brightwood/Takoma Park
1st hour of class: Music + Warmup Stretches
In music class we learn traditional capoeira songs and the core instruments of capoeira. Singing together and filling up the space with the ancient rhythms of the capoeira and prepare the body, mind, and heart for a rigorous capoeira movement practice. After music we do an extensive warmup to open and stretch the muscles that we need to play capoeira.
2nd hour of class: Movements + Cool Down Stretches
We study the fundamental movements of capoeira and learn the strategy of playing in the roda with a partner. Every class will include movement instruction, partner practice, and a class roda. Families will learn how to continue practicing together at home. Each class ends with a restorative stretch to cool down and celebrate our growth and progress.
More information about our program
Capoeira Fun House is a family experience. This is NOT a drop-off program. ALL youth must be attended by a participating adult at all times.
Families are welcome to stay for a portion of the class or the whole class.
We will always send out an email confirmation that class is happening. In the event we need to postpone a class, we will send out adequate notice and reschedule it at our earliest availability.
Our Location: Our home studio is located near Georgia Ave. near the 79, 70, 62, and 63 bus lines, and a 15-minute walk from Takoma metro on the red line. There is ample, free street parking. We will send our address when your registration is received.
For more information contact Binah @ 202.297.5857 or thefamily.dances@gmail.com
Learn more about our capoeira practice
Watch an excerpt of a Capoeira FUNdamentals class.
Watch us perform with our friends from Circles for Life Capoeira School.
Watch a short documentary featuring James, The Secret of Movement: The Capoeira Story.
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