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On February 22 the Alma Powell Branch had a fantastic fun-filled Capoeira demonstration. The presentation was done by Capoeira: Cordão De Ouro (West Michigan).
What is Capoeira? Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, music and acrobatics all in one.
With February being Black History Month we wanted to learn some of the history behind the fine art of this Afro-Brazilian defense technique.
Capoeira was first developed between the 16th and 19th centuries by African slaves brought to Brazil during the slave trade. It was illegal for slaves to learn or practice self-defense. So they camouflaged their martial arts practice with music, acrobatics and games.
Their program included:
With more than 80 people in attendance we learned about their instruments, songs and how to participate with the Cordão di Ouro: West Michigan. The kids loved it! They tumbled, flipped and danced along with the performers. Fun was had by all.
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