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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 - 12/23/09
7 week Beginner's Session: Wednesdays Jan 6th - Feb 17th 6:45-8pm @ Neighborhood House Community Center - 29 S. Mills. Beginner's Sessions generally start every other month (i.e. Jan, March, May, July, Sept, & Nov) on the first Mon., Wed., or Fri. of the month. The session is scheduled for either 5:30-6:45pm or 6:45-8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays depending on expressed interest. If you are interested please email CapoeiraAngolaMadison@Gmail.com with your name, email, phone #, & schedule preference. While a registration email is requested, Beginners can feel free to show up on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd day of any Beginner's Session. Cost is $30-$50 sliding scale donation due at first class. See "Locations" below. Beginners are also welcome at any of our Workshops with visiting teachers (see "Announcements" below). If you can't wait for the next beginner's session or have other questions please call Jack at 395-9430.
NEXT SESSION TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAYS 5:30-6:45pm or 6:45-8pm MARCH 3rd - APRIL 14th. (email us with your preference).
Youth Sessions:
Please call Lacouir at (608) 438-9904 and email us with your name and contact info. to confirm / register.
- Please wear a sleeved t-shirt that will tuck in, long pants, and comfortable shoes.
ONGOING CLASSES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30-8:00pm *
Dues for ongoing classes are $55/mo. if paid before the 1st of the month, or $65/mo. if paid after the 1st. This is a membership fee which covers unlimited classes (ie ~12/mo.) & gives a discount on workshops by visiting teachers. A $10 drop-in fee for ongoing classes is also available.
LOCATIONS:
- Mon & Wed: @ 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). *
- Fri: @ University of Wisconsin: Rm. 2653 or 2111 in the Moss Humanities Building - 455 N. Park St., across the Library Mall from the Memorial Union. (Both of these buildings are one block from the west end of State Street, which is served by most busses that stop at the capitol square). *
MONTHLY OPEN WORKSHOP & OPEN RODA (free performance): generally 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 class cancellations and details of other special events.
Questions?
call: Jack @ (608) 395-9430
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CANCELATIONS - 2/7/10
- 1/29 - 4/2 Berimbau Orchestra rehearsals Mondays 7-8pm & Fridays 6-7pm during class.
- 2/6 Sat 3-6pm FICA Chicago training & Open Roda
- 2/14 Valentine's Day (Jack out of town) 2nd Sun Open Roda RESCHEDULED to 2/21.
- 2/17 Wed Beginner's session ends.
- 2/21: (3rd) Sun 11am-1:30pm Workshop ($15 FICA / $20 Non-FICA) / 1:30-2:30pm potluck / 2:30-5pm Open Roda (free performance) with Treinel Beto (FICA Chicago) @ Centro Hispano 810 W. Badger Rd. Madison, WI.
- 2/24 Wed 6-8pm during class: Workshop by Dr. Ed Powe, probably the world's foremost researcher on Black & Melanesian Martial Arts & student of Mestre Pastinha. "the Be-A-Ba of Capoeira": defense techniques taught by Mestre Pastinha. $10 FICA / $15 non-FICa suggested donation as a fundraiser for Dr. Powe's non-profit the Black Language, Art, & Culture Foundation, www.blacfoundation.org
- 2/26 Fri 5-7pm Workshop & Roda w/ Huu (FICA Chi) $25 @ Gingarte Women's Event @ University of Chicago Ida Noyes Hall Cloister Club 1212 E. 59th St. Chicago IL - http://gingartecapoeira.org/news/womens-event-2010
- 2/27 Sat 3-6pm FICA Chicago training & Open Roda (Also Gingarte Event has a Roda / Bate Papo from 6-8pm)
- 3/3 Wed 5:30-6:45 or 6:45-8pm during class Beginner's session starts. (TBC)
- 3/5-3/7 Accupe Indianapolis encounter ($35?)
- 3/12-14 Women's Conference @ FICA Oakland. FICA Madison 2nd Sun Roda RESCHEDULED to 3/28.
- 3/13-14 Corpo e Movimento Milwaukee workshops w/ ContraMestre Jim.
- 3/22 Mon FICA Madison group meeting in class (6:30-8pm).
- 3/26 Fri - 3/29 Mon. Workshops with ContraMestre Alcione (Angola Dobrada BH MG Brazil). Fri pm, Sat & Sun day @ Centro Hispano. Mon 5:30-8pm @ NHH. Details TBA.
- 4/3 Sat Berimbau orchestra @ Carnival show?
- 4/14 Wed Beginner's session ends. (TBC)
- June Summer Camp? to replace the FICA Madison annual event slated for the 2nd weekend in May or June?
- 9/2 Th - 9/5 Sun (Labor Day Weekend) International FICA Conference, Camp River Ranch, located in Carnation, east of Seattle, WA.
