The Dance of Freedom
Capoeira was created by the african slaves arrived in Brazil about 400 years ago. Through this art they intended to express, their love and nostalgia of their homeland, as well as their lack of freedom.

They also intended to develop a martial art in order to be able to resist the Portuguese conquerors. They blended that way their root African dancing movements and combating moves to the music, to manage to camouflage their training when viewed by the Portuguese and make them believe that they were dancing and entertain themselves.

Through the years, Capoeira inspired all the poor population of the country and became a "weapon" of protestation against the abasing living and working conditions imposed by the "upper class".

Capoeira today
In modern days, Capoeira is spread all around the world. Is being taught as an exceptional form of physical workout, which may also develop sociability in today's unsociable, impersonal society in the cities.

Music plays an integral role in Capoeira. It adds atmosphere through which expression comes smoothly and the players are inspired to perform intensely.

Many people consider it as a martial art, others as a dance, others believe it is a form of expressing a religious identity.
Brazilians though call Capoeira, a game. According to them, Capoeira is "played", not "fought".

A characteristic of this game is the "roda". A ritual, taking place in a circle formed by the participant capoeristas where they play with each other. A combination of dynamic movements and acrobatics, which in higher levels become an improvisation of movement exchange between the two bodies. A "conversation" between bodies and senses, which requires more intelligence and perception than physical strength.

A "dance" that builds perception of space and the knowledge for our body, therefore our Self.