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No regular classes February 24-26 - take Women's Event workshops instead!

No regular classes Friday, February 24 through Sunday, February 26. Instead all are invited to participate in classes offered during the Women's Event. Check the schedule for various workshop locations.

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2012 Women's Encounter - schedule posted

2012 women's encounter

Please join us for our 2012 Women's Encounter. The event will include capoeira workshops, rodas, samba dance, discussions, and a family show. Women, men, and children are all welcome. No experience required.

Confirmed guests include Professora Gata Brava (Capoeira Morro Verde) and Huu (FICA). Read on for the event schedule.

Kids Saturday Classes

Kids classes are offered on Saturdays!

Women's and Girl's Capoeira Class Fridays

women and girls class

Join us for a new class at Gingarte's academy inviting beginning and experienced female capoeira students to train together under female instructors. Drop-ins are always welcome!

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Congratulations Mestra Marisa!

20th Anniversary Batizado

The founder of Gingarte Capoeira, Marisa Cordeiro, was promoted to "master" during Gingarte's 20th Anniversary and 17th Annual Batizado. Congratulations Mestra Marisa!

Morning Capoeira Sessions (submit your vote)

Weekday morning Capoeira class (All Levels)

Please stay tuned for the next session dates.
Morning classes will be held once a week, for 6-8 weeks. Dates will be posted here when confirmed.

Please email us at info@gingartecapoeira.org to let us know you are planning on joining this class.

If you are interested in an EARLY morning class (e.g. 6:30am or 7am start), please let us know.

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