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- Collection: Documenting Living Culture - Capoeira
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Getting the Kinks Out
Professora Amazonas taking a knot out of the yarn in order to make a smooth cord. Capoeiristas try not to throw things away, but problem solve to have less waste.
Ginga
Professora Amazonas and her student Dromedario warming up with the ginga.
Ginga
Professora Amazonas and Abelha of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira train one-on-one. The rocking or swinging step implemented in between motions and movements is called the ginga.
Goku
One of the newest members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira, Goku is working toward his first cord. He was invited to participate in the Tuscan School Culture Night performance, demonstrating what he has learned to the public with confidence and…
Gourds
Extra gourds hanging on the wall at FICA.
Group Instruction
Professora Amazonas instructing students in her children’s class during a training session.
Grupo Liberdade
Grupo Liberdade performing and sharing the art of capoeira at the 53rd Annual Harvest Festival of African Culture Kwanzaa Celebration at the Montclair Public Library.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira - Family Photo
After every demonstration, performance, and community event the members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira, along with some of the participants of the events, capture the moment with a family photo.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira - Kwanzaa Roda
Members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira led by Professora Amazonas playing capoeira and engaging the community at the 53rd Annual Harvest Festival of African Culture Kwanzaa Celebration.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira - Music
Music class with Professora Amazonas of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira - Music of Capoeira
Members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira playing in the batería.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira - Music Training
Members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira practicing the instruments, rhythms, and songs of capoeira. Humor and play are sprinkled throughout the classes, from the music to the physical training.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira - Professora Amazonas
Professora Amazonas of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira teaching her adult capoeira class in Vauxhall, NJ.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira Adult Class - Training Capoeira
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira working on the manipulation of space.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira Adult Class with Professora Amazonas
Members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira working on the music and rhythms of samba.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira Children’s Class - Maculélé
Professora Amazonas students dancing maculélé, an Afro-Brazilian dance form. This movement in the dance is a collective tribute to the ancestors.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira Class
Professora Amazonas demonstrating and training with students in her adult capoeira classes.
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira Music Class
Members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira learning and studying the songs, rhythms, and music that are played in the batería in the capoeira roda.
Grupo Senzala de Capoeira Bautizado 2018
Members of Grupo Senzala de Capoeira preparing to salute and being to "play" capoeira at the groups 2018 bautizado.
Halloween Roda
Youth who participate in Professora Amazonas’ children's classes attend a monthly roda, often holiday inspired, like the annual Halloween roda.
Handmade Cords
Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira hand makes all cords given out at their annual batizado, the public ceremony, initiation and graduation for the group members.
Handstand
Professora Amazonas spotting a young student in her children’s class on a handstand. Acrobratics is one facet of capoeira training and play.
Handstand
Professora Amazonas assisting her student João Pequeno, in executing a specific form when practicing handstands.
Handstands
Professora Amazonas leading class in warm ups and acrobatic exercises before training capoeira.
Helping Hands
The process of making cords needs at least two people and a lot of patience. Here, Abelha steps in to hold the cord in place while Professora Amazonas smooths out a bump in the twist.