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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 - 1/5/09
7 week Beginner's Sessions: next session will held on Mondays from Mon April 20th to Mon June 1st 2009, from 5:30-6:45pm. New sessions are held every few months on either Mon., Wed., or Fri. Please call Justin at (608) 251-8676 and email us with your name and contact info. to confirm / register in advance. Cost is $30-$50 sliding scale donation due at first class. See location below.
Ongoing Youth Sessions:,
Most Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15pm @ the Neighborhood House in conjunction with their youth program. Please call Lacouir at (608) 438-9904 and email us with your name and contact info. to confirm / register. See address 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
- Mon & Wed: @ Neighborhood House 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: 2653 or 2111 Humanities 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). If the weather is nice, and if there's enough people, we often relocate to the Library Mall.
OPEN RODA (performance): Second Sunday of the Month
- 4:00 - 6:30 PM: @ 2653 or 2111 Humanities or Library Mall (see "Fri-" above). Sometimes we meet elsewhere, in which case the location will be posted under "Announcements" below.
* See "Announcements" below for class cancellations and details of special events.
Questions?
call: Jack @ (608) 395-9430
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CANCELATIONS - 6/16/09
- 6/19-6/21 Contra-Mestre Silvinho (FICA Belo Horizonte / Seattle) workshops in Madison & Juneteenth roda. W/ Special Guests Treinel Beto (FICA Chicago) & Contra-Mestre Chorao (Acupe Salvador / Boston).
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY 6/19:
- 6-9pm Movement Workshop @ Rm. 2111 Humanities (455 N. Park St.) & Rodinha or Jogos on Library Mall weather permitting
- 10pm on Birthday Party @ Rhea's house (BYOBeverage) 420 Rogers St.
SATURDAY 6/20 @ Centro Hispano 810 W. Badger Rd:
- 9:30am-Noon Movement Workshop
- Noon-1:30pm Potluck Lunch
- 1:30pm-3pm Rhythm Workshop (BYOBerimbau)
- 3-6pm Movement Workshop w/ Rodinha or Jogos
- 7:30pm on @ James & Angela's 1831 Rowley Ave (695-6692 / 233-2528): Video & Potluck grill.
SUNDAY 6/21 @ Centro Hispano 810 W. Badger Rd:
- 9:30-Noon Movement Workshop
- Noon-1:30pm Potluck Lunch
- 1:30-5pm Free & Open Father's Day Roda (PARTICIPANTS PLEASE WEAR WHITE CLOTHING) - free performance open to the public
COST: FICA: $55 entire weekend, $20/workshop , Non-FICA $70 entire weekend, $25/workshop
Questions: call Jack @ (608)395-9430. Re: Housing call Caitlyn @ (612)240-0555
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- 7/4 1st Sat Roda in Chicago RESCHEDULED to Sunday 7/12 for a workshop and Roda w/Treinel Fabio.
- 7/12 Workshop & roda w/ Treinel Fabio in Chicago (there may also be trainings thursday (7/8) & friday (7/9) nights. 2nd Sun workshop & open roda in Madison RESCHEDULED to 7/18. (This is also the weekend of the Gingarte Batizado http://gingartecapoeira.org/news/july-9-12-2009-15th-annual-batizado)
- 7/13 CAM Group Meeting in class
- 7/18 2nd Sun workshop & open roda with Treinel Beto in Madison
- 9/19-21? CM Chorao workshops & Willy St. Fair roda
- 10/ 9-11? October Acupe event in Indianapolis
