KIDS CAPOEIRA
KIDS
CAPOEIRA
Kids Develop Self-confidence and Creativity
In Capoeira class a student develops skills in self-defense, acrobatics, fitness, instrument playing, rhythm and singing, language skills, teamwork, and strategy development all while understanding limits and respect for one another
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Capoeira instills the values of responsibility and self-confidence while awakening creativity through the development of self-expression.
KIDS
CAPOEIRA
Kids Develop Self-confidence and Creativity
In Capoeira class a student develops skills in self-defense, acrobatics, fitness, instrument playing, rhythm and singing, language skills, teamwork, and strategy development all while understanding limits and respect for one another.
Capoeira instills the values of responsibility and self-confidence while awakening creativity through the development of self-expression. Classes led by Professora Agua-viva of Grupo Candeias.
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MONDAYS
4:30pm - 5:30pm Juniors Ages 12- 14
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TUESDAYS
4:30pm - 5:15pm Ages 5 - 7
5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 8- 11
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WEDNESDAYS
4:30pm - 5:30pm Juniors Ages 12- 14
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THURSDAYS
4:30pm - 5:15pm Ages 5 - 7
5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 8- 11
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SATURDAYS
9:30am - 10:00am PreK Capoeira Ages 3 - 4
10:00am - 10:45am Mixed Level Ages 5 - 7
11:00am - 12:00pm Mixed Level Ages 8 - 11
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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.
PROFESSORA
AGUA-VIVA
Professora Água-viva is a student of Mestre Fenix,
Grupo Candeias Seattle, and has been teaching youth and adult classes in West Seattle since 2015.
Professora Água-viva started Capoeira in 2001 with Mestra Marcia of ABADÁ Capoeira San Francisco. After the birth of her son in 2008, Professora Água-viva took a break from training and moved to Seattle with her family. She started training with Mestre Fenix in 2012.
Professora Água-viva has spent nearly 25 years studying various movement practices and continues to attend educational events and workshops. She 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.
