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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 The University of Rochester.

Announcements

Schedule Change: A new schedule will be going into effect on October 1st. The change will cause the switch of the the times for the Music class and the Capoeira, Beginner class. Check the Classes page for the new updated times.

Upcoming Events

July 10-13th: Capoeira Mandinga Rochester
Festival, Batizado and Troca de Cordoes

Register for the Event Here!

July 10th to July 13th: Capoeira Mandinga Rochester Festival: including our fourth annual Batizado e Troca de Cordoes.

Guests:
Mestre Marcelo Caveirinha – Capoeira Mandinga

Mestre Ombrinho - Capoeira Angola Quintal
Mestra Lagosta - Capoeira Mandinga
Mestra Sorriso - Capoeira Mandinga
Contra-Mestre Falcão – Capoeira Mandinga

Contra-Mestre Gafanhoto – Capoeira Mandinga

Contra-Mestre Malandro – Capoeira Mandinga

Professor Carvao - Capoeira Mandinga

Professor Kmelo - Capoeira União

Professor Graveto - Capoeira Angola Quintal
Professora Morena - Capoeira Angola Quintal

Instrutor Ariranha - Capoeira Angola Quintal
Graduado Camarão - Capoeira Malês

Julianna – Capoeira Mandinga

Come Come – Capoeira Mandinga

Thursday, July 10th (6pm-10pm) - Workshops
Friday, July 11th (5pm-10pm) - Workshops
Saturday, July 12th (11am-3pm) - Workshops
Saturday, July 12th (5pm) - Batizado e Troca de Cordoes (Doors open at 4:30pm)
Sunday, July 13th - BBQ

Event Location:
All workshops will be held at our academy (Academia com Expressao), located at 46A Sager Dr., Rochester, NY 14607.

July 10-13th: Gingarte Capoeira Encounter, Chicago, IL

The annual batizado and encounter for Gingarte Capoeira lead by Contra-Mestre Marisa.

www.gingartecapoeira.org

August 14-17th: Capoeira Malês 4th Annual Batizado and International Encounter

See the website of Contra-Mestre Lua Branca (Toronto, CA) for more details. http://www.capoeiramales.com/events.html

Please see the events page, or additional information on these events.