Featuring Renata Belem (DJ Potira)
Renata Belem, known as DJ Potira, is a Brazilian capoeira instructor and DJ in Los Angeles, combining fitness, music and culture.
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Category: Capoeira
CAPOEIRA: HISTORY, IDENTITY, AND THE CULTURAL BATTLE TO PRESERVE BRAZIL’S ANCESTRAL ART
First, I would like to explain about the origin of the word “Capoeira” as many people reading this article should be not familiar with it. The Capoeira name is from the “tupi-guarani” language and means “little forest” or “cut forest”.
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PASSADO E PRESENTE DAS MULHERES NA CAPOEIRA
Conheça a história das mulheres na capoeira — da resistência nos quilombos ao protagonismo atual nas rodas no Brasil e no mundo.
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Capoeira: The Brazilian Art of Movement, Music, and Freedom
Discover Capoeira — the Afro-Brazilian art that blends dance, music, and martial arts. Explore its history, styles, and global impact from slavery to modern fitness culture.
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A CAPOEIRISTA E PROFESSORA DE PILATES E ZUMBA ROSALVINHA SILVA
Rosalvinha, ainda muito jovem viveu alguns anos na vibrante capital Salvador. Sua paixão pela dança a acompanhou desde a infância, quando iniciou aulas de balé e mais tarde teve experiência em dança folclórica
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CHAUVINISTIC ATTITUDES ABOUT WOMEN AND CAPOEIRA
Explore the cultural roots of Capoeira, Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian martial art. Learn about malícia, axé, the role of women in Capoeira, and where travelers can experience this unique tradition in Brazil.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH CAPOEIRA LEGEND “MESTRE ACORDEON”
Discover how Brazilian capoeira master Mestre Acordeon earned an official day in Berkeley after 30 years shaping capoeira in the U.S.
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Featuring Jessica Pavão
Over the years, capoeira has brought me unparalleled fulfillment, energy, positivism, and life balance. Training with Capoeira Brasil has pushed me to achieve things I though impossible.
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A CAPOEIRA TRADICIONAL E A FUSÃO DE NOVOS ESTILOS
Será que a capoeira está perdendo suas origens? Atualmente, temos uma nova geração e uma nova capoeira regional, chamada por uns de “moderna”.
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Featuring Marquisha Walker
Born and raised in Long Beach, California, this 5’5”, 115lb Sagittarius enjoys reading, dancing, watching movies and playing capoeira! Marquisha Walker is a financial professional by day and Samba dancer by night.
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