First-class Capoeira training for everyone regardless of age and abilities.
Capoeira training designed for adults and kids age 10 and older
Our Open-level Capoeira classes offer a full body workout that combines martial art fitness, dance, rhythm and a lot of playfulness. Students learn the basic techniques from attacks and defense, to advanced strategy and acrobatics while building strength, stamina and flexibility.
SCHEDULE
Mon @ 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn* / 7-9pm
Wed @ 440 Lafayette St, New York* / 6:30-8:30pm
Sat @ 440 Lafayette St, New York* / 11:30am-1pm
*In studio and via Zoom
LOCATIONS
3 Lafayette Avenue (Mark Morris Dance Center), Brooklyn, NY 11217
440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
INTRO TO CAPOEIRA
$25 / First Class for Beginners*
$120 / 4-Class Beginner Pass / 1 month expiration
*No capoeira experience
CLASS RATES
$200 / Monthly Unlimited
$190 / Monthly Unlimited with Auto-Pay
$315/ 10-Class Pass / 3 month expiration
$35 / In-person class
$25 / Zoom class
PRIVATE TRAINING SESSION
Starts at $135 / session. Learn more about private lessons.
“Great class, a lot of fun and an insane workout. Good mix of beginners and advanced students.”
— Jon “Topete” Gneezy
“Really good workout. Bring water! It’s a lot of stamina work. A lot of fun!”
“Very open to newcomers!”
“Learned so much and had a blast! Everyone was so inviting and kind.”
“Everyone was so welcoming and kind! It’s the most beautiful & dangerous room of people you’ll ever be in.”
“Such a great class and community! Would definitely recommend and come back again.”
What to Expect
Capoeira is a full body workout. Classes begin promptly 10 mins past the hour. After a warm up, students practice drills in a line up, across the floor, or with a partner. Classes usually end with a roda (pronounced Ho-da) where students take turns playing Capoeira with each other, while the other students bring energy to the game by singing, clapping and playing traditional musical instruments.
Some classes may warm up with Maculelê, an Afro-Brazilian dance traditionally performed with machetes, but now performed as a “mock stick combat.” Dancers hold two sticks in their hands while they are performing, striking their sticks together and making expressive and athletic dance movements.
First Time Students
Wear comfortable workout clothes (NO SHORTS please) that allow for free movement and make you feel like a super hero. No shoes or socks in class. Bring water/refillable water bottle and a change of clothes as you will have a good sweat.
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“Professor Gordinho is a world class instructor who loves and breathes capoeira. Wonderful group! As a new student I feel well taken care of.”
— Jay “Carioca” Pocklington