The
game of Capoeira Angola is named for the country credited with its origin, and
it is closely connected to, respects, and honors its African past. It
weaves intricate movements, spirituality, mental and physical discipline,
fight, play, strategy, and philosophy into a rhythmic game of real or
ritual combat. It is played slowly and deliberately, but with humor
and joyfulness. The end result is spontaneous, unchoreographed,
and is a physical "conversation" between players. Students will
learn the fluid, dance-like movements that allow them to improvise in
the roda, and learn how to sing & play the accompanying rhythmic
instruments. 
