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Abadá-capoeira DC (The Kennedy Center)

Abadá-capoeira DC

CAPOEIRA (pronounced ka-poo-eyh-rah) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and self-defense discipline that  brings together fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs, in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. Capoeira helps people to approach conflict, fear, and uncertainty with greater confidence, determination, and humor. It also helps developing all sorts of physical, mental and social skills.The mission of Abadá-capoeira DC is to provide great capoeira experience in Maryland, Virginia and the whole Washington DC area, by preserving, developing, and sharing the art of capoeira with integrity and respect. Abadá-capoeira DC seeks to inspire and empower people to realize their full potential as responsible, confident, productive members of society.

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Abadá-capoeira DC 9/8/09: Abadá-capoeira DC

Capoeira Night: The 500-year-old Afro-Brazilian martial art brings together fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil.

Abadá-capoeira DC

Capoeira Night: The 500-year-old Afro-Brazilian martial art brings together fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil.

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