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What is Capoeira?

A Brazilian art form and self-defense with strong aerobic and dance elements. It is a harmony of forces that gives you power, flexibility, endurance and self-discovery. Capoeira balances the body, soul and mind. It is a graceful and exciting art form that teaches you to be alert. The only indigenous martial art of the Americas, Capoeira was developed by African slaves in Brazil. This art keeps its strong traditions and enables you to break through limits, revitalizing you for everyday life.

Capoeira builds your self-confidence and the challenge is within anyones reach regardless of age, sex or athletic experience.

Start At Anytime!

Everyone is always welcome to visit or classes to observe and/or talk with our students. Feel free to participate at anytime. Just bring any kind of loose fitting pants and a t-shirt.

Welcome to Capoeira Mandinga

Capoeira Mandinga located in Rochester, New York is under the instruction of Contra Mestre Carcará and supervised by Mestre Marcelo Caveirinha. Classes are currently held at our new location, Academia com Expressão, at 46 Sager Dr in Rochester, NY. During the school year we also have classes at The University of Rochester.

Announcements

Winter Storm Closing

Classes for today, Friday, December 19th, will be canceled due to the poor weather conditions. Please be safe try keep from driving in the current weather. Classes will resume as normal on Saturday, December 20th. Any questions, please contact Contra-Mestre Carcará. Muito Obrogado!

Upcoming Events

December 5-7th: Workshops Mestre Cabello and Mestra Tisza, Denison University, Granville, OH: Capoeira Angola, AfroBrazilian dance and music with the fantastic duo of Tisza and Cabello. See their website, www.dancebatukeira.com, for details.

December 12-14th: Workshops with Contra-Mestre Denis, Academia com Expressão, Rochester, NY: An early start to the holidays with Contra-Mestre Denis of the Cordão de Ouro Capoeira Association. Friday, December 12th starting at 6:00pm. Saturday, December 13th starting at 2:00pm. Sunday, December 14th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

January 16-18th: 4th Annual "Eat, Sleep Capoeira," Academia com Expressão, Rochester, NY: Join our annual capoeira-thon. Three days of "non-stop" training, rodas, music, and camaraderie. Prepare yourself now. More details on the Facebook event page.

Please see the events page for additional information on these events.