ENERGIZE PLAY
Learn Capoeira
Playing capoeira is like no other feeling in the world!
I started this unique martial art and dance over 20 years ago and fell in love with it! Not only do you get in fantastic shape—when you tap into the energy and flow, you feel like you’re in total harmony with yourself, the person you’re playing with, as well as everyone in the roda (circle). This beautiful art form feeds the body, mind and spirit in no other way.
Curious about it? Come check it out and learn capoeira with me!
Join Capoeira Group Classes
Creekside Community Recreation Centre (Vancouver, BC)
Learn the fundamentals of capoeira in a welcoming environment with a focus on building strength, balance and flexibility. Beginner-friendly and appropriate for all levels.
*For maximum benefit, attending class 2-3xs/week is recommended.
Check out our NEW KIDS CLASS! (Ages 6-12 yrs)
Begins March 4th, 2025!
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Kids will learn dance, martial arts, acrobatics, music, instruments, Brazilian language and history.
Capoeira helps improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, agility and rhythm, bolstering self-confidence & teamwork in a fun environment!
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Capoeira is a unique, dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance created over 500 years ago. The movements are strengthening and playful and include a graceful combination of kicks, acrobatics, and ground movements enhancing awareness, flexibility and strength.
Besides movement, self-defense and exercise, capoeira also entails learning Afro-Brazilian music, songs, instruments, history and culture. Through the music, movement and positive supportive community ~ get ready to play and feel uplifted, energized, liberated and transformed!
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*ADULTS:
Tuesdays @ 6:00-7:15pm
Thursdays @ 6:30-7:45pm
Saturdays @ 2:30-4:00pm
*KIDS:
Tuesdays @ 5:00-6:00pm
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A typical class includes a group warm up, stretching and practicing the foundational movements of capoeira (ginga, round and straight kicks, ground movements, etc).
At the end of each class, we learn and practice capoeira music, songs and instruments.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet or light flexible shoes.
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Sign up online - *search “Capoeira Brasil”
In-person at Creekside Community Recreation Centre, or
By phone: Creekside front desk: (604) 257-3050
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I’m known in the capoeira world as “Professora Esquilo.” (Professor Squirrel :) and I lead Capoeira Brasil Vancouver, located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada at Creekside, Olympic village.
With over 20 years of experience in capoeira, I am constantly learning, and have been blessed to have traveled to Brazil and all over the world for capoeira events, workshops, performances and competitions.
I work under the supervision and guidance of Mestre Boneco - a renowned Capoeira Master and one of the founders of Capoeira Brasil, an internationally recognized cultural organization founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1989.
Capoeira is a vehicle for transformation and empowerment, attracting a community of people from all walks of life. At Capoeira Brasil Vancouver, we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive and enriching environment for all!
Interested in Private Capoeira Sessions?
Contact me for more information about private Capoeira lessons (in-person and virtual options available).
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