TEEN / ADULT CAPOEIRA
TEEN / ADULT
CAPOEIRA
Capoeira classes offer a high-energy workout with many facets– martial arts, self-expression, acrobatics, self-defense, music (instruments and singing), Portuguese language and Afro-Brazilian culture.
Beginners will find themselves quickly getting in shape, and gaining confidence while continually finding something new to learn and aspire to. This is what makes Capoeira a sustainable art– there is always something to be good at, and always something to learn and work on.
A community to help you out.
Capoeira is a sport for all ages, genders, body types and levels. Classes are scalable and beginners are quickly welcomed into this diverse community. Classes led by Professora Agua-viva.
TUESDAYS
6:45pm - 7:45pm Basics Capoeira
7:45pm - 8:45pm Mixed Level Capoeira
THURSDAYS
6:45pm - 7:45pm BodyWeight Conditioning
7:45pm - 8:45pm Capoeira Choreo + Music
FRIDAYS
5:30pm - 6:30pm Beginner Class
SATURDAYS
11:00am - 12:30pm Mixed Levels Capoeira
Get started with our $40 Intro Package which includes a 30-minute intro lesson and two group classes.
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines self-defense, acrobatics, dance, music, community, and culture. Over the past 500 years it has evolved from a secret fighting practice into an art emphasizing self-expression and community celebration.
AGUA-VIVA
Professora Água-viva has been teaching youth and adult classes in West Seattle since 2016. She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of VivaArts Seattle.
Professora Água-viva has 20 years of experience in Capoeira and over 25 years studying various movement practices. She continues to attend educational events and workshops, and travels to Brazil and to other locations around the world each year to participate in Capoeira events, competitions, and workshops; and as a sought out teacher she is invited to lead Capoeira classes and workshops around the U.S. throughout the year.
Professora Água-viva and her students are community leaders and role models who promote the values of respect, integrity, strength and equality. She holds classes for beginners or experienced athletes, and classes for all ages- including toddlers, kids, teens and adults.
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