If you’re in a capoeira group in Canada and love to cook and entertain as well, we’ve got a project for you! We’re working with The Food Network to find a quality capoeira group to be featured in one of their shows. If you’re interested shoot us an email ( admin@capoeirauniverse.com ) with your...
Like in any other sport, steroids exist within capoeira. Is it cheating to use them? Is it simply a means for a capoeirista to reach his/her full potential as a martial artist? If you discover that a higher belt in your grupo uses them, what, if anything, will you do about it? There are...
// NEW YORK, NY: On Saturday, June 25th, 2011, New Yorkers will have a rare opportunity to see the legacy of Brazilian slavery and resistance up close at the annual Batizado (or “baptism”) celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira (pronounced Capo-Wey-Da). Internationally renowned Capoeira Professor (and Olympics Capoeira performer) Lampreia of the group...
AfroBrazilFest 2011, a week-long festival, continues… Today’s events include dining and performances. The evening concludes with a party at Fur Nightclub for great entertainment, live music and dancing! Tonight’s Schedule of Events: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Culinary Tasting & Afro-Brazilian Drumming Performance Event Venue: Josephine Butler Parks Center Event Price: This event...
Opening Celebration (Day 2 of AfroBrazilFest 2011) When: Tuesday, June 7 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Price: Free Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the African roots of Brazilian culture. Receive a good luck bracelet or fichinha do Bom Fim from a Baiana; see a...
Documentary Film Fest (Day 1 of AfroBrazilFest 2011) When: Monday, June 6 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Howard University/L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium Cost: Free Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with...
