Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Festival of Capoeira

panao-e-pingaIf yoga’s downward dog has gotten a bit old and you are in the mood to try some alternative martial arts—specifically Brazilian self-defense hidden in dance—check out two open workshops at the opening night of Afro Brazil Arts’ 20th annual Capoeira Festival (Clemente Soto Vélez Arts & Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St between Rivington and Stanton Sts; 212-677-2203, afrobrazilarts.org. 6:15 and 7:30pm, $15).

“[Join us for] a week of eye-popping acrobatics, beautiful dances, soaring songs, delicious food, and, of course, dance parties,” says Mestre Ombrinho (Michael Goldstein), the first non-Brazilian American capoeira master.

The festival runs through Sunday 19, so check the website for a schedule of classes, events and photos. We’re particularly partial to the Saturday lineup: DJ Chocolate will be spinning samba rhythms until the early hours, followed by the grand finale performance on Sunday featuring international masters from as far as Senegal, from 2 to 4pm.—Sophie Gore Browne

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