Our general class is the main adult class we offer. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at Summit Health and Fitness. Contact us for details!

The Class

 A typical class consists of both movement and music practice. The beginning of class usually involves a comprehensive warm-up session and is followed by some repetitive basic technical and conditioning movements on the ground and standing up. For the final part of the movement portion of the class, we typically practice sequences or reactions in a more improvised manner. We often step outside of this general pattern and engage in different ways of learning and experience for enrichment and fun. The ultimate goal of our practice is to develop competency in the movements and rituals of Capoeira Angola. However, we also promote and teach basic movement complexity, mobility, and strength for the health ’ health benefits and enjoyment. Each class usually has a music learning and practice portion. 

We also learn and practice Samba De Roda and Maculele. Samba de Roda is a traditional dance that originates from the Reconcavo region of Bahia Brazil and is considered to be the basis for modern samba. And Maculele is a stick dance that involves an improvisational interaction among the participants. These dances are a lot of fun and contribute to the development of movement expression in Capoeira Angola practitioners.   

What to Wear

You need athletic clothing that you can easily move around in. Long pants are required. Try to avoid, shorts, leggings, yoga pants, and stretch pants. Some sort of dress pants is ideal. It is worth your investment to purchase several Capoeira or white dress pants for our classes and events. Avoid running shoes or sandals. Flat soled martial arts shoes are best but any flexible athletic flat-soled shoes will be good. Please also avoid tank tops. A regular loose T-shirt is ideal. We have group t-shirts available for purchase and those are required for performances and formal rodas. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us.

Our Youth Program allows teens ages 12 to 18 to practice at our adult classes and participate in any of our activities . We believe that practicing Capoeira Angola with our group is one of the best things young people can engage in. Teens are exposed to an advanced and varied movement practice, develop their musicality, and learn some Portuguese, and most of all are able to learn and practice interaction with a diverse group of people. Initially, new youth students will train in our Saturday youth class and if appropriate, will be invited to our general class when ready.   

To enroll in the Capoeira Angola Youth Program, please contact us first to set up a quick meeting. We have some internships available with different levels of expectations. Our scholarships range from full to partial depending on financial needs and commitment levels.