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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Children & Youth, Dance, Recreation & Sports, Sports, Youth Development
Mission: To spread the beauty of capoeira, a brazilian martial art hidden in dance and song, through instruction, performance and educational material.
Programs: Teen capoeira program: two weekly capoeira classes at center for young men and women, ages 13 - 17. Five year round capoeira after school programs in nyc schools. Two short term capoeira programs during school in nyc public schoolsapproximately fifteen assembly performances in schools at the new york. Mindful capoeira center: 45 adult members taking 30 classes weekly, 10 teens two classes weekly, 90 children taking 11 classes weeklyteachers & leaders program - teacher training and development, monthly sessions for teachers. Six special cultural and fitness events for children. Eight special cultural events including week long festival for adults, featuring capoeira, music, and dance.