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IN-STUDIO: Capoeira

About This Class

Capoeira (pronounced ka-poo-eyh-da) is an African-Brazilian martial art that incorporates acrobatics, dance, music, and songs in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. It is a communal game in which two opponents play each other inside the roda (a circle), formed by the other players who create rhythm for the game by clapping, singing, and playing the berimbaus (African-Brazilian traditional instruments, considered the soul of Capoeira) and other key instruments. The two opponents compete with each other using capoeira movements, camouflaging the self-defense kicks and moves with playful acrobatics and dance-like moves spontaneously creating strategy to fool their partner and catch them off guard.

Please note that this class takes place at the Ailey Studios in-person but is also available to stream from home using an online class card. Sign up for Online Capoeira >

How In-Studio Classes Work

1. Sign up for class in advance, no on-site sign-ups will be permitted.

2. Provide the following health screening information before arriving at Ailey:

  • Proof of full vaccination (second dose no later than two weeks before first class) uploaded to MindBody account.

  • A one-time negative COVID-19 PCR test result (taken no earlier than 5 days before your first class back) uploaded to MindBody account.

  • An at-home temperature reading below 100.4 and screening questions via our HealthCheck app (www.alvinailey.org/extension/healthcheck).

3. Arrive at the Ailey Studios with your mask and dance clothes on. Locker rooms are currently unavailable.

4. Dance! Social distancing measures are active throughout the Ailey building.

Failure to provide health screening information prior to arriving at the Ailey Studios will result in the cancellation of your class and you will not be permitted into the building.

Please note that registration opens 5 days before class. Registration is currently limited to 18 students to abide by social distancing guidelines and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.