Welcome, Sankofa Homeschool Community!
We’re excited to welcome you to The Family Dances! Here is where you can learn more about capoeira, the African Brazilian martial art. The following videos and photo gallery will give you some examples of what capoeira is, how it is played, and a bit of how we help others learn capoeira.
If you have any questions or need more information about our capoeira offerings for the Sankofa Homeschool Community, please connect with us. We look forward to joining you in the roda soon!
CAPOEIRA FUNDAMENTALS DEMO CLASS
Join in this Capoeira FUNdamentals class for a fun introduction to the history and movements of capoeira. Learn the essential movements for the game + how to practice your capoeira with or without a partner.
THE SECRET OF MOVEMENT: THE CAPOEIRA STORY
In 2019, filmmaker Serene Khaalid features James in her short documentary, The Secret of Movement: The Capoeira Story. He speaks about the African roots of capoeira, shares some of the cultural and political history of capoeira as resistance and liberation art, and draws connections between the African Brazilian martial art form and contemporary African American culture. James also plays the berimbau, sings a traditional capoeira song, and plays capoeira with Bloom.
GINGA GINGA
Foundations of Movement: James teaches the first movement of capoeira with Bloom and Wonder as his super assistants.
SLOW GAME
Practicing Balance & Smooth Transitions: James and Jesse demonstrate the elemental movements of capoeira in a slow Angola-style game.
TRADITIONAL CORRIDO BROTHERS GAME
Brothers Play & Father Sings!: James drums and sings a traditional corrido while the brothers play a spirited game.
INSIDE LOW GAME
Practicing Ground Movements In A Close Game: James and Naomi stay low to the ground for this game that opens with Naomi singing a traditional ladainha.
PHOTO GALLERY
