CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CORPO E MOVIMENTO of Milwaukee welcome Brazilian Master Choreographer, Luiz Badaró, and Capoeira Master, Contra-Mestre Jim October 8-10, 2010. The series of workshops will include classes in dance (Samba de Roda & Orixá), music (Samba de Roda), and the martial art of Capoeira Angola. All are welcome. The weekend will be great for beginner and higher level dancers, musicians, and students of Capoeira.

For questions and registration information call (414) 732-8379.

EVENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

FRIDAY - 10/8/10
AFRICAN-BRAZILIAN DANCE (Dances of the Orixás) (7pm)
CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART/DANCE DEMO (8:30pm)
Location: UW-Milwaukee/Mitchell Hall/256
Sponsored by: Ko-Thi Dance Company and UW-Milwaukee Dance Department

SATURDAY - 10/9/10
AFRICAN-BRAZILIAN DANCE (Topic TBA) (10am)
CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART/DANCE (11am)
AFRICAN-BRAZILIAN MUSIC (Samba de roda) (2pm)
CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART/DANCE PERFORMANCE (Roda) (3pm)
Location: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Greene Hall
3347 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201

SUNDAY - 10/10/10
AFRICAN-BRAZILIAN STICK DANCE (Maculelê) (10am)
CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART/DANCE (11am)
CAPOEIRA MARTIAL ART/DANCE PERFORMANCE (Roda) (2pm)
Location: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Greene Hall
3347 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201

We hope to see you there!

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CORPO E MOVIMENTO of Milwaukee welcome Contra-Mestre Jim for a weekend of Capoeira Angola workshops March 13-14, 2010. The series of workshops will focus on music, songs, movements and traditions of Capoeira Angola. Beginners and students of other Capoeira schools are welcome.

For questions and registration information call (414) 732-8379.

EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY - 3/13/10
CAPOEIRA MUSIC (Noon - 2pm)
CAPOEIRA MOVEMENT (2 - 4pm)
CAPOEIRA RODA (PERFORMANCE) (4 - 5pm)
Location: YMCA Northside Branch
1350 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205

SUNDAY - 3/14/10
CAPOEIRA MOVEMENT (10am - noon)
CAPOEIRA MUSIC (Noon - 2pm)
CAPOEIRA RODA (PERFORMANCE) (2pm - 3pm)
RAFFLE DRAWING (3pm)
UW-Milwaukee, Greene Hall
3347 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201

Thanks to generous sponsors we are currently holding a raffle fundraiser in support of this event. Sponsors include: Walmart, Highland House Restaurant, Brass Bell Music Store, The Cheesecake Factory, Riverwest Yogashala, Starbucks Coffee, Milwaukee Admirals
The GRAND PRIZE is a 32″ RCA Flatscreen HD/DVD Television
More prizes include gift certificates, free yoga lessons and sporting event tickets

Raffle tickets can be purchased at any of our regular classes from now until March 14.
The Raffle drawing will be held on March 14, following our Capoeira Performance.
Tickets cost: $5 for 1 ticket or $20 for 5 tickets

Thank you for your support.

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CORPO E MOVIMENTO will host Capoeira Angola workshops Sept. 26-27, 2009. Capoeira master and founder of the Milwaukee Capoeira academy, Contra-Mestre Jim will lead a series of workshops which will include instruction in the martial art/dance techniques, music, history and tradition of Capoeira Angola.

All are welcome and no prior experience is necessary.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY - 9/26/09
BEGINNER CAPOEIRA WORKSHOP (10am - noon)
UW-Milwaukee, Greene Hall
3347 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201

ALL LEVELS CAPOEIRA WORKSHOP (1:30 - 4:30pm)
YMCA Northside Branch
1350 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53205

SUNDAY - 9/27/09
ALL LEVELS CAPOEIRA WORKSHOP (11am - 2pm)
CAPOEIRA RODA/PERFORMANCE (Free & Open to the Public) (2pm - 3pm)
UW-Milwaukee, Greene Hall
3347 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53201

For questions and registration information call (414) 732-8379.

Members of Brazilian Cultural Foundation and Corpo e Movimento Capoeira Angola of Los Angeles will perform at Fiestas Patrias on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Fiestas Patrias is a free event in celebration of Latin American countries independence days through-out the month of September.

Time: 12 - 5pm (Capoeira Performance at 2:30pm)
Location: City of Pasadena Community Centers - Villa Parke
363 E. Villa St.
Pasadena, CA 91101

August 4, 2009 - Pasadena, CA
Capoeira Angola Performance begins at 7:00 pm
Villa Parke Community Center
363 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91109

August 7, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI
Capoeira Angola Performance begins at 6:00 pm
Clark Square Park
2400 West Mineral St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204

The Associação de Capoeira Angola Corpo e Movimento offered a free presentation of Capoeira at Jones Coffee Roaster in Pasadena on Tax Day, 2009. The youngest members of our group played plenty of capoeira. The ocassional blasts of smoke from the roasting machine filled the room with the aroma of coffee. We would like to thank everybody you supported the event.

The Associação de Capoeira Angola Corpo e Movimento hosted its 9th Annual Capoeira Conference entitled “Capoeira - A Pastime that Unites People” from May 20-25 of 2008 in Los Angeles (California), Kenosha (Wisconsin), and Milwaukee (Wisconsin). Our guests included Mestre Angola, Mestre Amem, Contra-Mestre Jim, Dr. Bryan Kennedy (AFT-Wisconsin), and Dr. Simone Ferro (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).

Our event began on Tuesday, May 20, in Pasadena. Mestre Angola lead a Capoeira Angola class, which ended in roda. We were honored to have Mestre Amem and his students participate in the evening event. On Wednesday, the members of our organization travelled to Kenosha, where Mestre Angola and Contra-Mestre Jim gave class in movement and music, respectively. There was a free Capoeira class offered by Mestre Angola exclusively for children at the United Community Center in Milwaukee on the following evening. One question by a student on Saturday led to an extensitve answer by Mestre Angola and ended up being the focus of the entire 4-hour class. The focus was on the differences of Capoeira Angola and Capoeira Regional.

The event concluded on Sunday, May 25, 2008 in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Greene Hall. Dr. Simone Ferro and husband honored us with their presence. She spoke about the various projects (including Bumba-Meu-Boi in Sao Luiz, Maranhao) in which she is involved. The The Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento offered a Capoeira presentation shortly after. Finally, Dr. Bryan Kennedy gave an interesting paper on the topic of Capoeira Angola and Capoeira Regional. The event was a great success.

Growing Together: Capoeira and the Community Conference, Milwaukee, WI. 11/15/08
Capoeira is an activity that strengthens people and communities. We welcomed community members to participate in a weekend of discussions, classes, and performances with guest Contra-Mestre Jim.

Assembly of God World Missions Program Fund Raiser, Oak Creek, WI, 10/18/08
Associação de Capoeira Angola Corpo e Movimento and Brazilian Cultural Foundation performed Capoeira for the enjoyment of approximately 700 guests attending the Assembly of God world missions program fund raiser banquet.

Hispanic Professional of Greater Milwaukee “Noche de Sabor Carnival”, Milwaukee, WI, 10/3/08
Associação de Capoeira Angola Corpo e Movimento and Brazilian Cultural Foundation performed Capoeira at the “Noche de Sabor” annual fundraiser. This celebration offers networking in a social atmosphere, and supports programs and operations, including the organization’s scholarship program.

Play Capoeira and Read a Book - Capoeira at Four Los Angeles Libraries, Los Angeles, 9/20/08, 9/27/08
Associação de Capoeira Angola Corpo e Movimento and Brazilian Cultural Foundation offered a series of events at four Los Angeles Public Libraries (El Sereno Library, Echo Park Library, Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library, and Benjamin Franklin Library). The event included a book-reading session, workshop, and presentation. This event was free and open to the public.

“Capoeira Angola: A Pastime that Unites People” (Los Angeles and Milwaukee), CA and WI, 5/20/08-5/25/08
As the title suggests, we view Capoeira Angola as a pastime that unites people in the community. Portions of the event were held in Pasadena (California), Kenosha (Wisconsin), and Milwaukee (Wisconsin).

“Third Annual Harvey School PTA Cultural Folk Fair”, Kenosha, WI, 5/17/08
Several hundred members of the immediate community participated in the Third Annual Cultural Folk Fair. We offered an interactive music class and a presentation of Capoeira which included the community members who participated in the music class.

“UW-Waukesha Diversity Night”, Waukesha, WI, 5/16/08
We were invited to perform Capoeira in celebration of the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha’s Diversity Night event.

Capoeira at Arroyo Seco Library (Highland Park), Los Angeles, CA, 4/19/08
Approximately forty members of the immediate community participated in our event on this Saturday. In this presentation, we showed how one plays the percussion instrument known as the berimbau.

“Kinnickinnic River Cleanup Project,” Cleveland Park, Milwaukee, WI, 4/19/08, 10/11/08
Over 215 community members joined together to cleanup the shores of Milwaukee’s Kinnickinnic River. This event was one of approximately 20 similar events organized to cleanup Milwaukee’s waterways. In celebration of the event, we offered a Capoeira performance.

“Celebrating Carnaval with Capoeira,” California State University, Northridge, CA 4/16/08
We were invited to give a demo of Capoeira at the the Student Union at California State University, Northridge. The event began with five samba dancers and ended with Capoeira.

“Capoeira: A Community Activity” Workshop, Pasadena, CA 2/14/08 - 2/17/08
Steven Antonson, known as Trenel Preá, led a Capoeira music workshop in Pasadena following the Black History Month Event in Pasadena.

“Strengthening Traditional Values…Family, Education, Integrity, Unity,” 26th Annual Black History Festival, Pasadena, CA 2/16/08
The Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento played the music and game of Capoeira Angola for the second consecutive year at the Black History Month Event in Pasadena. The presentation followed the Black History Month Parade that ended in Robinson Park.

2007

“Jeff Fest” Fundraising Event, Los Angeles, California, CA, 12/08/07
Friends and relatives of Jeff Smith organized a fundraising event to assist him in dealing with medical responsibilities related to his multiple eye surguries. Jeff is an instructor for the Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento. Jeff is back at Capoeira and recovering quickly.

“Moving Children Through Capoeira,” Mosaic Church, William Carey University, Pasadena, CA, 11/18/07
David Kim, a Brazilian member of the Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento, invited the group to participate in a presentation for children at Mosaic Church.

“Celebrate The Arts” Day, Marengo Elementary School, South Pasadena, CA, 11/04/07
Our group was invited to participate in an arts event at a local elementary school in the area. Many young children participated in the various arts activities prepared for the day.

Capoeira: The Art and the Craft (Conference), Capoeira Angola workshop, instrument-making workshop, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 10/20/07 - 10/21/07

Tribal: Pura Capoeira Angola Performance, Humphrey Scottish Rite Center, Milwaukee,WI, 9/15/07
We were invited to perform Capoeira during the Tribal: Pura show. The event showcased bellydance performers from across the country as well as african dance and percussion.

Ability First Work Center, Lawrence L. Frank Center, Pasadena, CA, 9/7/07
Abilities First continues to lead the way in providing services for children and adults with disabilities. The organization invited us to share the art of Capoeira at one of their Friday evening activities.

West Allis Chamber of Commerce, Milwaukee, WI, 7/18/07
We were invited to perform Capoeira and Maculelê at the West Allis Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing and Dinner Fundraiser.

Living Tradition of Capoeira Angola Conference, Pasadena, CA 5/25/07

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee, WI, 4/20/07
ACCM student Emiliano Lake-Herrera’s senior thesis exhibition included a series of paintings related to the art of Capoeira. In celebration, members of the ACCM performed during the thesis show.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI, 3/27/07
We were invited to perform Capoeira for the students and faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s International Week event.

2000-2006 Selections

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 5/7/06
The Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento and Brazilian Cultural Foundation celebrated the 7th Annual Capoeira Angola and Brazilian Cultural Conference at California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. The event began with a lecture series entitled “The African-Brazilian Connection.” The presenters included Dr. Bryan Kennedy, Dr. Robert Voeks, Dr. Wacira wa Gathaiga, and Dr. James Sera. The topics covered included slavery on the African continent, slavery in Brazil, medicinal leaves of the candomblé religion in Brazil, and the criminalization and legalization of Capoeira in Brazil. Brazilian musician Radik played a number of original songs in the MPB style. The Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento offered a Capoeira Angola performance with guests Mestre Angola, Professor Jim, Monitor Preá, and the group.

Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee, WI, 2/26/06
In the tradition of Capoeira being practiced at or near public markets, we organized a public Capoeira performance at the Milwaukee Public Market.

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Glendale, CA, 10/01/05
The Associação de Capoeira Corpo e Movimento participated in the event by offering a Capoeira performance. Funds went to the American Cancer Society.

Brazilian Independance Celebration, Milwaukee, WI, 9/6/04

Los Angeles Tofu Festival, Los Angeles, CA, 6/24/04
The organizers of the Tofu Festival invited the Associação de Capoeira on two occassion to participate in the Tofu Festival in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles.

NIA Education Charter School, Altadena, CA, 10/1/04
The Associação de Capoeira offered a workshop to the students of the charter school. Following the workshop was a presentation of Capoeira Angola. Approximately 60 students participated in the event.

Summer of Peace Citywide Youth Rally, Milwaukee, WI, 7/22/04

Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg, WI, 5/1/04

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 4/29/07, 9/19/06, 10/5/05, 2/16/05, 4/11/03, 2/10/03, 8/22/02, 10/26/00