Capoeira is an exciting combination of martial arts, music, dance, and gymnastics. Developed by African slaves in Brazil centuries ago, Capoeira is now practiced by adults and children all over the world. Participants gain flexibility, strength, and confidence as they become more graceful in basic capoeira movements, learned first in isolation and then applied in a “jogo” or game. Students also have the chance to apply their new skills in community events organized by the instructor called “rodas” where students of all levels meet and play capoeira together. The class is great fun and a good choice for children and adults of all athletic abilities. Parents are encouraged to enroll with their children during the afternoon classes!