Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game
by Nestor Capoeira
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Capoeira is simultaneously a dance, a fight, and a game. Created by the Africans brought to Brazil as slaves beginning in 1500, capoeira was forbidden by law but survived underground. When open practice was allowed in the 1930s it soon became very popular. Capoeira came to America around 1975, and has become widely recognized by dancers and martial artists. The author discusses capoeira's evolution from Brazilian street play into a way of life. The philosophy of capoeira, and the practical show more and spiritual benefits of this philosophy, are also discussed. Instructions and exercises in intermediate and advanced skills take up where the author's previous book left off. The book includes 100 black-and-white photos and illustrations. show lessTags
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Nestor Capoeira was initiated by Mestre Leopoldina, a living legend. Later he joined the Senzala Group and in 1969 received the coveted "red-rope," Senzala's highest graduation. In 1990 he left Senzala and started to teach his personal approach to the Game at his own school. He has been a pioneer in teaching capoeira in Europe, and his books have show more been published in France, Denmark, Germany, and the United States. He has worked in film, theater, and television and currently teaches at the Planetario da Gavea in Rio de Janeiro. show less
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- Nonfiction, Sports and Leisure, History, General Nonfiction, Anthropology
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- 793.31981 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Games, Puzzles Social, folk, national dancing Folk dancing, national dancing Historical, geographic, persons South America Brazil
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- GV1796 .C145 .C3313 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Dancing
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