News
Beach Rodas: Memorial Day and 4th of July
Submitted by iuna on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 8:37am.Monday, May 27 and Thursday, July 4, Gingarte's academy will be closed for classes. Instead however, we will be organizing a roda at the beach. Please stay tuned for time and location.
Kick-a-Thon Fundraiser, June 1
Submitted by iuna on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 1:11pm.
Help us raise our modest goal of $1,000 in support of Gingarte Capoeira Chicago's Afro-Brazilian cultural arts education and outreach. Founded in 1991, Gingarte Capoeira Chicago serves over 2,000 children and adults each year through cultural arts education and performances. Charitable contributions and grant funding ensure that our classes and performance programs remain affordable and accessible to students and audiences of all socio- economic, racial and cultural backgrounds.
2013 Batizado: July 19-21
Submitted by iuna on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 12:19pm.
Mestre Marisa and her students present:
2013 Batizado e Troca de Cordoes
July 18-21, 2013
Pre-pay for full weekend and receive discount!
Run In The Sun Lakeshore Stride Fundraiser - Sunday, June 23
Submitted by iuna on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 3:16pm.
When: Sunday June 23, 2013
Starting location: 39th Street Beach
Start time: 7:30 AM
Please email us at info@gingartecapoeira.org if you are interested in sponsorships/donations.
Samba classes taught by Dill Costa are back!
Submitted by iuna on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 12:44pm.For details on this class, click here: http://gingartecapoeira.org/classes/afro-brazilian-dance
Thanks for attending our 10th Annual Women's Event!
Submitted by iuna on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:32pm.
Thanks to all who participated in our 10th annual women's event. A special thanks to all of our guests:
Mestre Marisa, Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
Professora Sarara, CDO Arcata, CA
Instrutora Tomate, CDO São Paulo, Brasil
Instrutora Tiri Rica, CDO Iowa
Instrutora Bamba, Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
Master Teacher Dill Costa
Please join us the third weekend in July 2013 for our annual batizado, and next year's women's event (dates TBA)
Capoeira for Kids
Submitted by iuna on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 11:32am.Kids are welcome to join our all ages, all levels class on Saturday mornings.
Take private capoeira lessons
Submitted by iuna on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 12:53pm.Now introducing private lessons for individuals or small groups (up to 4 people). Offered weekdays, Monday - Friday, at our academy or at your home or place of work!
Morning Capoeira Sessions (submit your vote)
Submitted by iuna on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 6:50pm.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.
We're on Facebook and Twitter!
Submitted by iuna on Sun, 09/19/2010 - 11:01pm.Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter: @GingarteChicago