Bi-weekly (Tue/Thur) Capoeira Summer Classes for ages 4-14!

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Kids will learn music, culture and the martial art (see more about
Capoeira below). Perfect for kids not in summer camps who want to do activities during the week.

Location: International Capoeira Angola Foundation - 733 Euclid St. NW DC

Instructor: Kojo is amazing, has 20+ years experience. Great with kids, -kind, nurturing, and really helps kids focus. Here's a video of Kojo teaching in a previous year.
https://youtu.be/5MzLUlWo4d4 .. you can skip to the sections "music", "movement," etc..

The kids will get a lot out of working with him this summer (more about Kojo below).

Schedule:

Classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays

10-10:30am - 11-14 year olds only (Movement)
10:30-11am - 7-10 year olds will join 11-14 yr old group (Music/Storytelling/Activity)
11-11:30am - 7-10 year olds only (Movement)
11:30am - 12:15pm - 4-6 year olds (this age group can come once a week or twice)

**Flexibility on which group a child participates in if at a border age, wants to be with sibling, or based on ability, class size, etc.

You are welcome to attend a class before registering. Drop-in fee is $20/child (if you register for the six-week session this class will be included). However, please RSVP for the day you plan to attend.

Bring water bottles.

Fees:
$180/child for 12 classes over 6 weeks.
$90/child for 6 classes over 6 weeks (for 4-6 year olds who participate once a week)

Siblings discount:

$180 1st child
$155 2nd child
$130 3rd child

Please RSVP to [e-mail], with the number of kids, their ages, and the first day you plan to attend. Thanks.
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Capoeira Angola is an African-Brazilian art form that incorporates movement, martial arts, acrobatics, oral tradition, folk music & instrumentation, improvisation, and self-expression. Contra Mestre Kojo (FICA) is a seasoned arts educator and Capoeirista with nearly 30 yrs of experience who’s worked with kids from all over the world with diverse abilities and learning styles. As a Capoeira instructor and certified life coach, he uses Capoeira Angola not only as a martial art but as a tool for personal development that empowers students to grow in spite of their limitations, to live well and adapt to their environment. Kids who participate consistently in this class are challenged to develop self-confidence, fitness/wellness, discipline, respect for others and effective means of self-expression. They explore new limits, learn some Brazilian Portuguese, and have fun in the process. With Contra Mestre Kojo and Capoeira Angola playing IS learning! Vamos Vadiar /Let’s go play!