Capoeira Youth Organisation CIC

Classes and performances in Brazilian dance, percussion, language and culture, specialising in the sport of Capoeira: Gymnastics without pressure, martial arts without the conflict, and music without the rigidity

​​Capoeira was originally developed by African slaves during the colonial era in Brazil, and is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. In 2014 it was recognised by UNESCO as "intangible cultural heritage".

We teach in school during curriculum time as an alternative to traditional school sports, with the aim of developing students’ physical literacy.
 
We can work off-timetable in special workshops and after-school clubs, which can build towards one-off student performances for annual celebrations or carnival, and also deliver day-long CPD for teachers wishing to integrate elements of Brazilian dance, music or culture into their regular in-class teachings.

All our teachers have up-to-date DBS checks and vast experience of teaching Capoeira in a range of environments, across all ages and levels of ability, including groups with physical impairment and particular educational needs. ​

​Capoeira performances and workshops can be delivered in connection with curriculum projects on:

• Brazil
• foreign languages
• cultural awareness
• world history
• the history of slavery
• alternative sports
• non-competitive sport
• fitness
• teamwork
• dance
• gymnastics
• self-defence and respecting physical boundaries
• carnival
• percussion​ and music
  

We work to a ratio of 20 children to one tutor. We prefer to teach in half- or full-days, working with multiple classes, for example, an afternoon of workshops consisting of 4x30 minute classes and an after-school club of one hour; a whole day of workshops, consisting of 4x1 hour workshops. CPD for teachers comprise a day of learning the approaches to teaching the form of Capoeira, appropriate to the emotional and physical stage of your students.
 
Fill in our contact form below for further information on our rates and services, and to hear about our availability.

Hugh Dichmont
Director, Capoeira Youth Organisation CIC
11 SAXONDALE DRIVE, NOTTINGHAM, NG6 9DX