Capoeira Angola
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form. A combination of music, movement and history, born of the struggle for liberation by African peoples brought to the new world. Within this beautiful endeavor students explore a range of possibilities through dance, acrobatics, instrumental and vocal music. Capoeira also proves itself a remarkable medium for the teaching of community building, social justice, and diaspora studies. It is a self-esteem and confidence builder which develops the connection between mind and body, allowing us to recognize our capacity to physically realize even abstract ideas.
Pandeiro Workshops w/Tom Armstrong
6 class sessions (each building on the last). Each only $20!
Last Friday of every month.
First Session: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 7:00pm
A percussionist since the age of 13, Tom Armstrong discovered his love for the pandeiro in Salvador, Bahia.
There he studied the styles of Northeastern Brazil and played with Olodum. His enthusiasm for the instrument led him to form the chorinho ensemble, Vira-Lata and also to found and lead the Brazilian percussion and dance group, Vamola in Seattle, Washington. Upon returning to Brazil, Tom studied the technique of pandeiro playing that is distinctive to Rio de Janeiro with Celsinho do Pandeiro and later traveled to Recife to learn from masters of Maracatu, Coco, Frevo, and Baiao.
Now living in New York, Tom frequently plays with members of the Chorinho Ensemble of New York and produces Brazilian-based electronica. He creates tracks and musical compilations for various companies in Manhattan.
Beginners’ Classes
We are offering a fantastic deal for all of the month of june. One month of unlimited classes for only $95 (absolute beginners only)!!!! Open to all those people, man, woman and youngster, who've always wanted to try and to those friends who've always said they wanted to. One full month to experience the music movement and tradition of Capoeira Angola.
Beginners’ Classes will be offered
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30p to 7:30p
Fridays 7p to 8p
ICAF-NY Mission Statement
The International Capoeira Angola Foundation, New York Study Group, was created with the following objectives:
- To train, preserve and disseminate Capoeira Angola according to the traditions of ICAF's lineage.
- To provide a resource for the youth of New York that both strengthens and empowers.
- To positively contribute to under-served neighborhoods and communities in the city of New York and the surrounding area.