Wednesday, August 29, 2012
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Indian Road Lawn (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
FREE
Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that has evolved over centuries into an exciting combination of martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatics. Capoeira was developed in Brazil, but its history extends to Africa and tribes from Angola. Slaves living on Brazilian Plantations who were not allowed to openly practice traditional forms of self-defense developed an ingenious method of disguising their training by combining it with dance-like movements, singing, and the rhythms of primitive instruments. The building of strength, flexibility, stamina, overall fitness, and confidence are just some of the benefits of capoeira.
Benefits of capoeira for kids include promoting social interaction and sense of belonging, building confidence, discipline and self esteem, promoting a healthy lifestyle so children become active, and healthy, and develop cultural awareness and tolerance.
This event is for children and adults. Wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, please visit: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/08/29/family-capoeira.