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Capoeira Contemporânea
Capoeira Contemporânea has achieved national
recognition in Brazil and around the world, becoming what it is
today: a dance, a sport, a game and an artistic expression of
freedom. In 1928, Mestre Bimba (Manoel dos Reis Machado) founded
what was known as "Luta Contemporânea Baiana".
A fusion of Capoeira Angola and Batuque (Street Capoeira) later
called Capoeira Contemporânea. Capoeira Malês practices
the Contemporânea style. Visit our photo
gallery to see many more images.
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| Seattle's
very own Capoeira Malês puts on a lively street demo
in downtown Seattle. Here, Instructor Jaba and Professor Nego
show their moves. |
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Mestre
Curisco defies gravity. This photo was taken during as street
demo performed in downtown Seattle. |
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Mestre
Curisco shows off another one of his moves. |
| A
capoeirista plays Maculelê inside the roda during a
Batizado in Washington D.C. Maculelê is a form of dance
and is often performed by capoeiristas. |
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Capoeiristas
in a roda contribute their energy to the game. |
| Mestre
Curisco presents a corda (belt) on a young student. |
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