Capoeira is a Brazilian dance, typical of which are acrobatic adroitness, force, flexibility, and perseverance.

Capoeira belongs to the category of martial arts.
In the few recent years, this style (Capoeira Angola, Capoeira Regional) has become very widespread for its natural, dynamic, and free character. Synchronising ones movements with the rhythmical music, swift action, motional intelligence, employing the whole body, acrobatics and freedom are unforgettable bodily sensations inseperably linked to this dance. In Tangere Dance Studio we train postures and movement principles which in a short time prepare the dancers body for this physically demanding but very natural kind of movement. We strive for acquisition of those physical skills, movement dispositions and competence, which are requred in capoeira. The training structure contains manifold preparatory physical and gymnastic exercises.

The very elements of Capoeira: Ginga, Queda de Rins, Au, Au Malandro, Cocorinha, Queda de Tres, Queda de Quatro, Negativa (Position), Role, Meia Lua de Frente, Macaco, Bençao, Ponteira, Meia Lua de Compasso, Queixada, Armada, Martelo, Martelo Rotado, Rasteira, Escorpiao, Vingativa, Tesoura, Tesoura Angola, Cruz and the like are presented one by one. Once the students master these, we continue with improvised contactless dialogue of two bodies in the roda. This ritualistic place teaches us most about the possible use of these various moves in actual situations. . In our classes, the roda also serves as a place where you can practise playing percussion instruments.

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