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Capoeira most likely originated as a synthesis of ritualized fighting games brought to Brazil by Africans during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Capoeira Angola is the traditional style of Bahian Capoeira which has developed and maintained an explicit conscience of it's African roots and it's history. It is usually characterized by playful, ritualized games, which combine elements of dancing, combat, and music, while stressing interaction between the two players, musicians and observers. There are many reasons for playing, the most important being enjoyment of the game. Added benefits are improved malicia or cunning, physical fitness, musical ability, singing, body awareness and self-defense ability. Capoeira Angola Madison is an official Study Group of the International Capoeira Angola Foundation (ICAF/FICA) under the supervision of Treinel Beto Defreitas (FICA Chicago) We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the practice and awareness of the art through regular classes and special events with visiting teachers. Our classes include lessons in music, movement, oral history, and songs in Portuguese including elements of some African languages. |
UPDATED CLASS SCHEDULE - 7/17/10
7 week Beginner's Series: held weekly on Mondays from 6:45 to 8pm, Mon Aug 2nd to Mon Sept 20th (there will be no class Mon Sept 6th) @ Neighborhood House Community Center - 29 S. Mills. If you are interested please email CapoeiraAngolaMadison@Gmail.com or call with your name, email & phone #. While registration is requested, Beginners can feel free to show up at the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class of any Beginner's Series. Cost for the entire series is $30-$50 sliding scale donation due at first class. Youth who are comfortable learning with adults are also welcome in our Beginner's Series'.
If these dates / times don't work for you please email us with your preferences so we can schedule the next series at a good time for everyone. Beginner's Series' generally start every other month. The series is scheduled for either 5:30-6:45pm or 6:45-8pm on either Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, depending on expressed interest. If you have some experience in Capoeira and are just visiting Madison, can't wait for the next beginner's series, or have any other questions, please call Jack at 395-9430.
Beginners are also welcome at any of our Workshops with visiting teachers (see "Announcements" below).
Youth Sessions: We are available for demos & classes for youth. Please also email / call us with your name and contact info if you'd like to know more about upcoming youth activities. See also "Announcements" below.
- Please wear a sleeved t-shirt that will tuck in, long pants, and comfortable shoes.
ONGOING CLASSES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30-8:00pm @ Neighborhood House Community Center - 29 S. Mills (1 block S. of Regent, 2 blocks W. of Park behind Meriter Hospital - Bus routes 4,6,27,85, 13,47,48). See "Announcements" below for class cancellations.
Dues for ongoing classes are $55/mo. if paid before the 1st of the month, or $65/mo. if paid after the 1st. Need-based scholarships which reduce rates by half are available by application.These are membership fees which covers unlimited classes (ie ~12/mo.) & give a discount on workshops by visiting teachers. A $10 drop-in fee for ongoing classes is also available.
MONTHLY OPEN WORKSHOP & OPEN RODA (free performance): most often held on the Second Sunday of the Month - Workshops by visiting teachers are generally open to absolute beginners & members of other Capoeira groups. Our Rodas are generally open to members of other Capoeira groups and to spectators from the general public. See "Announcements" below for details.
See also "Announcements" below for details of other special events.
Questions?
call: Jack @ (608) 395-9430
ANNOUNCEMENTS / EVENTS / CANCELATIONS - 7/26/10
- 7/31 Sat Trip to FICA Chicago's fundraiser party. Training 3-5, Roda 9-10. Please confirm wth Jack so we can schedule departure & return times.
- 7/31 REGISTRATION DUE FOR SEATTLE FICA ENCOUNTER
- 7/31 Sat 8:30-9:15pm FICA Madison Open Roda at the Summer Samba Fest at the Majestic CANCELED. Someone else may lead an open roda. Tickets will likely be $8.
- 8/2 (to 9/20 less 9/6) Mon start of Beginner's Series.
- 8/8 2nd Sun 12:30-3pm Workshop 3:30-6pm Roda? (TBC)
- 8/14 Raizes do Brazil Batizado
- 8/27 Fri class feild trip?
- 8/29 Sun visit to ACCM Milwaukee Noon-?
- 9/1 Wed class CANCELED due to...
- 9/3 Fri class CANCELED due to...
- 9/2 Th - 9/5 Sun (Labor Day Weekend) 16th Annual International Encounter of Capoeira Angola!
September 2 - 5, 2010
FICA Seattle Studio and Camp River Ranch in Carnation, WA
Capoeira Angola Workshops / Lectures / African Dance and samba Workshops / Movie Presentation: Rhythmic Uprising / Rodas
Camp River Ranch is located 45 miles east of Seattle, near Carnation and provides a beautiful 430 acre camp in the foothils of the Cascades.
The conference will start Thursday evening in Seattle at the studio for registration and Open Roda.
That night we will leave from the space to Camp River Ranch to spend 3 nights full of energy, dance, percussions and Capoeira Angola workshops divided by experience.
In attendance will be Mestre Jurandir, Mestre Valmir, Contra-mestre Silvinho, and others to be announced.
Early registration is $150.00 includes food, transport, and housing. Due by August 1, 2010.
After August 1st cost is $175.oo
Send registration forms via email to ficapdx@gmail.com
And send checks (and registration forms) to: 707 NE Broadway #203, Portland, OR, 97232
For updates, see: http://www.ficanorthwest.org/ficanorthwest/seattle.html#section_events
- 9/6 Mon Labor Day class in Madison CANCELED
- 9/6 Mon - 9/11Sat Mestre Valmir in Chicago?
- 9/7 Tue &/or 9/8 Wed Mestre Valmir in Madison?
- 9/12 2nd Sunday Workshops & Roda tentatively CANCELED due to M. Valmir in Chicago.
- 9/24 Fri class feild trip?
- 10/10 2nd Sunday Workshops & Roda tentatively CANCELED due to event in Champaign IL with M. Jogo de Dentro & M. Cabelo.
- 10/25-31 Mestre Cobra Mansa in Chicago. Lecture 10/26 Tue
- 11/1 Mon &/or 11/2 Tue Mestre Cobra Mansa in Madison?
