American Capoeira Foundation

American Capoeira Foundation

The mission of the American Capoeira Foundation is to develop, promote, educate and preserve aspects of Afro-Brazilian culture, which includes capoeira, music, dance, and theater with the purpose improving humanity and strengthening community. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilina art form that combines music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts.

Capoeira is practiced by people of all ages all oever the world. The American Capoeira Foundation believes in collaboration, community, diversity, excellence, and service. The organization has worked with local organization such as the Greater Enrichment Program, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (Mountain Island Lake Academy, Providence Day and others), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries through our partner the International Capoeira School of Charlotte. The American Capoeira Foundation offers classes, workshops, residencies, after-school programs, and performances to educate and promote capoeira and other related aspects of Afro-Brazilian culture.

To learn more please visit http://www.americancapoeirafoundation.org/welcome/

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

rbowens@tacfoundation.org

http://www.americancapoeirafoundation.org

  2422 Madeline Meadow Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217

USA

8433241948

Intro 2 Capoeira Class

Program description

American Capoeira Foundation’s Intro 2 Capoeira is a class designed to introduce the fundamental elements of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form, to students. This unique art form combines music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts. 

The activities, movements, exercises that students will experience are designed to help students improve their flexibility, coordination, balance, rhythm, endurance, and strength. The class will also expose students to Brazilian Portuguese and culture. Students will be introduced to and learn one of the most fundamental movements of capoeira called ginga. Ginga is a swaying movement that looks like a dance however this movement allows for the capoeira player to be elusive and unpredictable. The second movement that students will explore during the class is a cartwheel which is called a aú. This acrobatic movement is one of the main transitional movements and defenses in capoeira. Ginga and  Aú are two of the main movements along with several other ground movements that participants will be introduced to in the class. Along with these movements, students will be exposed to a few of the main kicks and escapes (defenses) that make capoeira a unique martial art. Lastly students will be exposed to capoeira music and songs because music is an essential element of the art form. Music is what drives all of capoeira. Capoeira can not be played without music whether live or recorded. The goal of the class is give students a brief introduction into this unique art form that combines music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts to create a unique fitness and cultural experience.  

Capoeira was created during a time of oppression around the 16th Century when slavery was happening across the Americas. The art form has African origins however it was in Brazil that the art form was developed. Africans and Brazilian natives used capoeira as a way to preserve their culture and a form of protection from slave catchers.  

Class length: 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on age of students)

Price range: Varies 

**For a capoeira class without live music, at least 2 capoeiristas are needed to demonstrate how capoeira is done.

**For a capoeira class with live music, at least 2 capoeiristas and 3 musicians are needed to demonstrate capoeira being done to live music.

 

Booking / scheduling contact

Reba Bowens

   843-324-1948

 rbowens@tacfoundation.org

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Dance, Literary Arts, Multi-discipline
Cultural Origin: African, Latino, Other
Program type: Out-of-School-Time, Residency, Workshop
Population served: Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Kindergarten, Pre-K, Teachers
Subject: Dance, Other, Social Studies / History
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

Contact for availability for 2020-2021 school year

Available times:

During school hours and/or outside school hours

Max number of students: 30
Length of program: 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on age of students)
Space / technical requirements:

Indoor large open space such as basketball gym or open field

Sound system and/or speaker that can be connected to an iPod via headphone jack

Location(s):

School

Fees / Ticketing:

In the Charlotte area:

  • 4-6 classes per day: $600
  • 1-3 classes per day:  $300

Outside Charlotte area: price may include travel costs

Virtual classes:

  • Classes of 10 or less students $100 per class
  • Classes of 11 or 20 students $175 per class
  • Classes 20 students or more vary

*All prices can be negotiated

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

I.CP.1 Use choreographic principles, structures, and processes to create movement that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, and images.

I.CP.2 Understand how to use performance values (kinesthetic awareness, concentration, focus, and etiquette) to enhance movement performance.

 

NC Essential Standards:

From the Arts Education, Dance K-8 Standards (all grade levels):

  • CP.1 – Use choreographic principles, structures, and processes to create movement that communicate ideas, experiences, feelings, and images.
  • CP.2 – Understand how to use performance values (kinesthetic awareness, concentration, focus, and etiquette) to enhance movement performance.
  • DM.1 – Understand how to use movement skills in movement.
  • R.1 – Use a variety of thinking skills to analyze and evaluate movement.
  • C.1 – Understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary connections with movement.

From the Social Studies, K-8 Standards (all grade levels)

  • Culture, C.1 – Understand and compare cultural expressions and diversity.
  • Dance, C.1 – Understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary connections with dance and/or movement.

 

 

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Cancellation Policy

One month written notice required for full refund.

Two weeks notice for 50% refund

Weather or other emergencies, a makeup date will be arranged if possible, or a settlement will be negotiated.