Kelly Ketterer learned how to do martial arts, sing, play instruments and speak Portuguese, all in one class. “There’s something in capoeira for everyone,” she said. Capoeira began as a form of ...

Juan Goncalves-Borrega, Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Two young men dressed in white kneel on the ground, ready to begin their duel. Eyes lock onto those of his opponent.

Dallas Caranwa, a member of Penn ASCAB, shows off some of the moves of Capoeira, a traditional Brazilian martial art. [Phil Leff/The Daily Pennsylvanian] Chanting, kicking and clapping to the beat of ...

Isabella Benitez and Mario Naranjo met a year ago through salsa and, this past Wednesday evening, the couple danced the night away. Instead of a dance floor, though, Benitez and Naranjo were ...

Students will leave with a basic understanding of proper technique for the basic capoeira movements and familiarity with the rituals of the roda. This class is perfect for people who are new to ...

Inside the International Capoeira Angola Foundation’s school a few blocks from the Takoma Metro station, group founder and master instructor Cinezio Pecanha leads a rigorous practice session.