Ann Arbor Capoeira Tabcat

Taught by Elijah Newton, graduated at the level of Treinel, TABCAT Capoeira Angola is food for your body, mind, and spirit. Classes are $10 on Tuesdays:
Tuesdays @ Mason Hall, UoM Campus Diag, 419 S State st, Ann Arbor

The ancient art form of Brazilian Capoeira developed over 500 years ago by African people in Brazil to celebrate life. It was a fundamental building block of Brazilian culture and

united diverse communities residing in Brazil. Capoeira today has changed dramatically from its origins 500 years ago. Today it is a folkloric expression of Brazilian people that has become a nationally recognized art. Capoeira combines dance, music, song, acrobatics and philosophy. The music tells stories of the present and the past and is an important part of creating the ambience of the art. The art is played between two people inside a circle called the “roda”. Capoeira Angola’s philosophy teaches people key life skills such as confidence, self-discipline, fitness and self respect. Across the United States and worldwide, Brazilian Capoeira is practiced by people of diverse communities.1