The Centro de Capoeira Angola OuroVerde Flagstaff, under the leadership of Professor Avi, is excited to announce that we will be hosting a special retreat over the Memorial Day Weekend with Mestre Cabello and other special guests. The retreat will be a weekend of Capoeira Angola movement and music classes, rodas, Samba de Roda, restorative yoga, mobility classes, Forro dance, and maculele lessons. The event will take place at the Juniper Wellness Ranch nestled in the unique and beautiful natural environment of Arizona. Accommodations will include communal cabins and fully catered food to nourish the mind and body. Come spend a weekend of Capoeira Angola training where you will be challenged to learn and grow in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. When not training or playing Capoeira Angola, you can relax and recover with restorative yoga and mobility classes, learn and dance Forro, do Maculele, and Samba. We are also planning other fun activities such as local hikes, archery, fun parties, and just good old hanging out with fun people. This is an incredible opportunity to unplug, train, hang out, and play. It is what we all have been waiting for! The full schedule of activities and classes will be available over the next few weeks.
Mestre Cabello:
M. Cabello is a world-renowned practitioner and teacher of the Art of Capoeira Angola. He is a disciple of Mestre Joao Grande, and has traveled the world teaching, performing, and representing the art of Capoeira Angola for over 30 years. Mestre Cabello provides an authentic class and roda experience where everyone is encouraged to participate fully. You can expect a high level of music and traditional Capoeira Angola classes to facilitate learning and growth in your practice.
Professor Avi:
P. Avi has been dedicated to practicing and learning the art of Capoeira for over 20 years. He is a student and teacher of the whole art of Capoeira Angola including movement, music, dance, history, and philosophy. Avi started teaching Capoeira 12 years ago when he founded the Capoeira Amizade group here in Flagstaff Arizona. In January 2015 Avi was recognized as a "Professor" of Capoeira Angola under the mentorship of Mestres Cabello and Tisza of the Centro Capoeira Angola OuroVerde in Serra Grande Bahia Brazil. Avi is versed in teaching methods through the study of Capoeira Angola, but also due to his background in coaching basketball, being an instructor at the Israeli military, and his academic background that includes teaching undergraduate and graduate level class at Northern Arizona University.
Professor Chris Yanga:
P. Chris was born in the city of Xalapa Veracruz, and began his studies in Capoeira at age 14. From then on he has continued learning and teaching under the guidance of Mestre Cabello and Tisza of the Centro de Capoeira Angola OuroVerde. In January 2015, he graduated as a Professor of Capoeira Angola from Mestres Cabello and Tisza. He is currently known as a graduate in Physical Education and a specialist in cultural management and high-level sports administration. With 23 years of experience in the art of Capoeira and sport, he has taken courses in different places in Mexico and around the world.
Dora Floor:
Dora discovered her forró dance passion in 2019, when she started studying forró music and percussion. Nowadays, she's a Teacher Assistant at Forró New York Dance School and an organizer of the Forró NY Weekend Festivals. An accomplished dancer and Capoeira Angola practitioner, Dora has grown up immersed in African Brazilian cultural manifestations, and is excited to be sharing her knowledge of this iconic Brazilian dance. Be ready to have an awesome time!
What is Forró? Forró is a rhythm and also a popular Brazilian dance deriving from the Northeast part of the country. It is danced in partners, and its most important thing is connection and communication through our bodies. Fun and uplifting, it's very popular among the capoeira community.
Ana Rouxinol:
Rouxinol has been studying the art of capoeira for over two decades, teaching for the past 15 years, and continues to hone her craft following the teachings and traditions of Mestre João Grande and Mestre Cabello.
Ana received a certification in personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and specializes in strength and conditioning, mobility, acrobatics, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Ana is certified in Functional Range Conditioning, TRX Suspension Training, Kettlebell Training and TRX Rip Training. Her cross-cultural upbringing in rural Liberia, urban Kenya, and upstate New York, and diverse athletic training inspire her dynamic and holistic programs, which are as challenging as they are creative. Ana will lead some mobility and dance classes during the retreat.
Emily Titcomb:
Emily has been a student of yoga since 2002, completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2016. While drawing from a broad spectrum of teaching styles, loving restorative Yin and meditation to alignment and breath-focused flows.
Currently residing in beautiful Flagstaff Arizona as a new mum with her husband and baby boy, always enjoying adventures outside that connects her to nature. Emily will lead restorative yoga classes
Clothing:
You will need regular day-to-day clothes that are suitable for the Arizona weather. It is a good idea to have both summer clothes along with some long sleeve clothes and a light jacket just in case. For Capoeira Angola training, you need long dress pants, or Capoeira pants and a t-shirt that you can tuck in the pants. You will also need flat sole shoes and a set of all-white clothes for the final roda. The yoga and Forro classes do not have any special clothing requirements. Please reach out to Avi with any questions or concerns.
Investment:
The full cost of the event includes accommodations and all classes and activities. We are able to offer a reduced cost for this type of event due to help from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and some generous donors.
Full event dormitory bed (may need to share a bed with another person): $400
Full event camping (very limited spots, and must bring camping gear): $330
Nonparticipating accompanying adult (spots available depending on availability): $300
Participation in the event without accommodations (if you prefer to stay in Prescott):
Friday to Sunday including all activities: $120
Single Day: $60
Single class, or activity: $25
Payments and registration:
We can accept Venmo (Preferable) and Paypal. Payment is required upon registration for securing a spot. Please contact Professor Avi to arrange the payments (capoeiraflag@gmail.com).
You can register by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BbECXT5S-hPln4_BqgFzDNIHa4j-VIRcsIFCxg7om6s/edit
Please contact Professor Avi (capoeiraflag@gmail.com) upon completion of the form to confirm your registration and to process payments.
How to get there:
The Juniper Wellness Ranch is located just outside of the town of Prescott Arizona. Prescott has a local airport, and so does Flagstaff (two hours away). A cheaper way to fly may be through Phoenix Arizona. There are shuttles that run from all three towns. Depending on your arrival, we may be able to coordinate picking you up from Prescott to bring you to the ranch.
Here is the website for Juniper Wellness Ranch:
https://www.juniperwellranch.com/
Here is a link for the Shuttle service among the towns in Arizona. Please contact us if you need any help in sorting out your arrival at the retreat.
