Grupo Unidade Capoeira/ASCAB Workshop

Presented by FEVERHEAD: a space for dance, art, music, theatre

MARCH 3 & 4, 2012
6pm
$20 per day
at FEVERHEAD
1199 Goodale Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43212

WHAT IS CAPOEIRA?

Capoeira (Kah-POO-eh-rah) is a form of rhythmic martial arts that was developed by slaves brought to Brazil from the continent of Africa over 400yrs ago. Marked by fluid and often acrobatic movements, capoeira offers a cardiovascular workout that also builds strength and flexibilty.

The movements are flowing and circular, characterized by evasions and trickery, or "malandragem". Players turn a defensive evasion into a launch pad for an attack, and fake weakness to lure their opponent into a vulnerable false sense of security. The game or "jogo" can be playful and friendly, graceful and artistic, or even aggressive and deadly.

Within capoeira there is music played with traditional instruments that "guide" players through a conversation of movements. Songs are sung in Brazilian portugues which was the unifying language of the different tribes enslaved during the inception of capoeira. In addition to providing an excellent full-body workout capoeira builds community connections and cultural awareness. Capoeira has something for everyone.

ABOUT MONITOR DENTISTA:
Monitor Dentista trained in the Santista style of Capoeira for ten years and is
currently ranked Monitor under Mestre Doutor of ASCAB (American Society for
Capoeira and the Arts of Brazil). In 2001, he founded Grupo Unidade Capoeira, with a headquarters in Cleveland, OH and extensions in Columbus, Toledo, Dayton and AL. Dentista has taught workshops for A&M University in Alabama, Cleveland State University, Kent State University and numerous other schools and organizations.

March 3, 2012 - March 4, 2012

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