Youth Capoeira Classes 5-12 years old

Capoeira (pronounced ka-poo-eyh-da) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that incorporates acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. It is a communal game in which two opponents play each other inside a circle, formed by the other players who create rhythm for the game by clapping, singing and playing traditional instruments. The two “capoeiristas” play a game together using capoeira movements, camouflaging self-defense kicks with playful acrobatics and dance-like moves, spontaneously creating a strategy to fool the other player and perhaps catch them off guard. At the same time, the two players work together to build a beautiful, harmonic and naturally-flowing game.

The modern art form of capoeira is believed to date back to the 1500’s, when many Africans were taken from different areas of West Africa and brought to Brazil to be used as slaves by the Portuguese. Because slaves were not allowed to practice martial arts, the development and practice of the art had to be disguised. The result was capoeira: a way of practicing different defensive and offensive techniques with music, singing, and dance.

We believe capoeira is a great vehicle for teaching life lessons in leadership, goal-setting, team-work, cultural and social cooperation, respect and tradition, as well as personal confidence. Through capoeira young students also develop skills in self-defense, acrobatics, instrument playing, rhythm and singing, and language skills. In this way, our youth classes can have a permanent, positive impact on our young students’ lives.
Kids

Strawberry Community Center in Mill Valley
Address: 118 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Day(s) of the week: Mondays
Class dates: 09/12, 09/19, 09/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07, 11/14, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19 (13 classes)
Time: 3:45 - 4:45PM

Early bird discount: $208 ($16 per class)
Registration Deadline for the early bird discount is August 25, 2016.
After that we will still be accepting new registrations anytime through out the session at the regular price ($20 per class).

Regular Price: $260 per student ($20 per class)

Registrations:

The payment can be done:
By mail:
Fill out the registration/release form attached bellow.
Make the check ($204.00 dollars) payable to Helisangela Willoughby.
Mail to: 343 North Almenar Drive Greenbrae, CA 9490

Online:
Fill out the registration form and email (scan) to abadamarin@gmail.com
Pay via www.venmo.com (search for Helisangela Willlouhby).

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--Other Kids Capoeira Classes in Marin--

Corte Madera Community Center on Thursdays

Ages 5-7 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Session 1: Thur 9/15 - 11/10 (exception date is 9/22) 8 classes
Session 2: Thur 11/17 - 02/02 (exception dates 11/24, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29)

Ages 8-12 at 4:00pm - 5pm
Session 1: Thur 9/15 - 11/10 (exception date is 9/22) 9 classes
Session 2: Thur 11/17 - 02/02 (exception dates 11/24, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29)

Address:
498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94924

Register online at Corte Madera Community Center

or call 415 927-5072
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Marinwood in San Rafael on Wednesdays

5 – 7 Years old from 2:30-3:10pm

8 -12 Years old from 3:15-4:15pm

Address: 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael, CA

Registrations at Marinwood Community Services District or call 415 479 0775

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Sausalito Recreation Center on Tuesdays

7-12 Years old from 3:30 – 4:30pm

Address:

420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965

Register online at Sausalito Rec. Center or call

phone number (415) 289-4100

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--Adult Capoeira Classes--

San Rafael Community Center

618 B Street San Rafael, Ca 94901

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Start Date: 9/12/16

To Register contact the Community Center directly at phone (415) 485-3333

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Corte Madera Community Center on Tuesdays

Address: 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94924

Register online at Corte Madera Community Center

or call 415 927-5072

Sherry Dance Studio in San Rafael on Thursdays

Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Where: 4140 Redwood Highway, #8

San Rafael, CA

Drop-in fee $16

Class cards available for Sherry Dance Studio in San Rafael only

5 class card $70

10 class card $130

20 class card $200

Check or cash only, please!

To register email abadamarin@gmail.com or call 415 420-9350