What is capoeira?
A Brazilain martial art, Capoeira is a truly unique sport: part
dance and part fight. The capoeirista moves to the rhythm of the
berimbau, an African string instrument, and as the tempo changes,
so does the pace and energy of the game. Depending on your
point-of-view, capoeira can be seen as a form of exercise, a fast
and exciting sport, self-defense, or a game of strategy and
survival.
Capoeira Luanda
From the roots and traditions of Mestre Jelon Viera we present Capoeira Luanda. Bringing
to life and celebrating the Angolan roots that helped shape the
exploding cultural art we now know as capoeira, Luanda celebrates
and honors those Capoeristas that came before us, our mentors in
the present and welcomes those who have yet to discover
capoeira.
Mestre Jelon
Jelon Vieira is the Founder and Artistic Director of Capoeira
Foundation and DanceBrazil. He has earned much acclaim as a broadly
talented choreographer, and a world renowned master and teacher of
capoeira. Born in Bahia, Brazil, Mr. Vieira studied capoeira with
the famous Mestres Bimba, Eziquiel, and Bobo.
Since his arrival in the US in 1975, Mr. Vieira has catalyzed
the growing interest in and understanding of Brazilian culture
while simultaneously developing his own choreographic style that
blends tradition Afro-Brazilian dance and North American modern
dance. In 1976 he formed the Capoeiras of Bahia with Loremil
Machado. Then, in 1977, Mr. Vieira founded DanceBrazil, and for the
last 20 years has guided the company through breathtaking
performances of capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dance.
Instructor Cameleao
Instructor Cameleao, born Carlos Simao in Belo Horizonte, Minas
Gerais, has been training capoeira for 12 years. Instructor
Cameleao began his training with Mestre Caxias and later on with
Contra Mestre Jo.
Capoeira has open many opportunities to travel all over the
Untied States, performing in numerous shows, and participating in
many batizados (a celebration of capoeira). Currently he is
training with Professor Tiba, of Capoeira Luanda. Instructor
Cameleao offers classes at Bridge for Dance in the Upper West Side
of Manhattan, under the supervision of Mestre Jelon of Capoeira
Luanda.
More Information
(917) 428-2636
www.capoeiraluanda.com