Capoeira
Capoeira is the Brazilian Martial Art combining rhythm, movement, music, history and culture. Our group, Moringa de Barro holds classes for youth age 5+, teens and adults in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle at Balance Studio (418 N. 35th St. 98103). We practice Capoeira Regional (fast-paced) although the Angola style of Capoeira (slower-paced) is also incorporated into classes. Our Mestre, Mestre Pitta (Daniel Nery dos Santos) hails directly from Salvador, Brazil where Capoeira was born. Classes are dynamic and engaging for all levels and age groups. Students enhance their technique, strength and endurance by training individually, in pairs and in groups. Mestre Pitta believes Capoeira teaches us how to live more peacefully by learning to respect ourselves, each other and cultures throughout the world. All classes are held at Balance Studio. Brasil in Motion Capoeira instructors are SafeSport certified.
Capoeira for
youth
Ages 6-12:
Mon 5:30-6:20pm
Sept 21st -Dec 7th
Ages 3-5:
Sat
9/26, 10/31, 12/5
Capoeira for Beginners
Ages 13+
Mon 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fall session:
9/21-12/7
Capoeira Intermediate/ Advanced
Ages 13+
Mon 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Wed 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Sat 11:30am – 12:30pm
Capoeira Private Group Classes
Ages 3+
Learn the basics with your family, friends, and co-workers!
Capoeira for Youth Fall Series
Mondays 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Sept 21st – Dec 7th
$350 (does not include uniform)
Little Tots Spring Capoeira Series
Saturdays:
Sept 26th 12:30-1:10pm
Oct 31st: 1-1:50pm*
Dec 5th: 1-50pm*
*(group class with older students ages 6-12)
Cost: $20/session
$55/all 3 sessions
Ages 6-12: Watch your child’s confidence grow while learning the Brazilian martial art form of Capoeira. In this creative and engaging class, children learn the movements of Capoeira through exercises and games that help improve flexibility, agility, reflexes, balance, concentration and gross motor coordination. Students learn to work individually as well as in pairs and groups. Children also learn about the essential music and instruments of Capoeira by clapping, singing, and learning how to play and recognize the sounds of the Pandeiro, A-go-go, Atabaque and Berimbau. The class is taught in Portuguese and English.
Little Tots: Ages 3-5: Joy abounds as Capoeira is introduced through games, storytelling, music and song. Watch your child’s confidence and community grow while having fun! Students learn to work individually as well as in pairs and groups. Children also learn about the essential music and instruments of Capoeira by clapping, singing, and learning how to play and recognize the sounds of the Pandeiro, A-go-go, Atabaque and Berimbau. The class is taught in Portuguese and English.
Capoeira for Beginners Fall Series
Mondays: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
9/14-12/7
$199
Ages 13 and up. In this introductory class, you will learn the basic movements of Capoeira. In addition, the class includes exercises aimed to improve endurance, flexibility, agility, reflexes, and balance. Students learn to work individually as well as in pairs and groups. Students also learn about the essential music and instruments of Capoeira by clapping, singing, and learning how to play and recognize the sounds of the Pandeiro, A-go-go, Atabaque and Berimbau. The class is taught in Portuguese and English.
Capoeira intermediate and advanced
Mon 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Wed 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Sat 11:30am – 12:30pm
Buy a 10 class card
Buy a single drop-in class
Buy a new student membership
This class is suited for those who have already trained Capoeira (regional) and are at an intermediate or advanced-level. Students in this level are also familiar with and play Capoeira instruments (Berimbau, Atabaque, Pandeiro, Ago-go) and sing Capoeira songs. Not sure if you are at this level? Feel free to contact us at info@brasilinmotion.com. Ages 13 and up.
Capoeira private group sessions
We offer private group classes for those wanting to learn the basics of Capoeira as part of a family gathering, women’s gathering, team-building exercise, etc. Capoeira builds and strengthens communities, and is a great way to raise cultural awareness in an energetic, non-competitive environment. Please email info@brasilinmotion.com for more information. Ages 3 and up.
pricing and registration
Pay at the studio or on our online store. For our Capoeira series, click on the “online store” link below to register. Drop-ins always welcome.
Capoeira Classes
Drop-In: $20
10 Class Card: $175
(class card not available for youth ages 3-12)
Youth Capoeira Series
Ages 6-12: Fall: 9/21-12/7 $350
Ages 3-5 Fall: 9/26, 10/31, 12/5
$20 drop-in
$55 for all 3 sessions
Beginning Capoeira Series Ages 13+
Fall: 9/14-12/7 $199
new student membership
$82.70
Never taken a class at our studio? Join us for our special new-student membership.
Try Brasil In Motion’s classes for one month: Good for Brazilian dance, Afro-Brazilian Cardio, Brazilian dance for beginners, Capoeira for beginners and Zumba.