Welcome to Capoeira Besouro


	UPCOMING EVENTS

		Capoeira Besouro Class Schedule Spring 2008 For a complete list of classes offered at Capoeira Besouro (capoeira, hip hop, jazz, and more), please click here

		New Classes Being Offered We've expanded our class schedule to include more times! Click Here for schedule


		Open Roda, 12-1pm (first Saturday of each month) Capoeira Besouro has an open roda on the 1st Saturday of every month! The roda is open to all capoeiristas! $15 suggested donation.

		Studio Rental Available The Capoeira Besouro Studio is available for rent for ongoing classes and one-time workshops or events. For more information, please call (310) 314-2617

Welcome to Capoeira Besouro! Capoeira Besouro invites you to explore the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira. Developed as a form of self-defense by the slaves in Brazil during the 17th century, capoeira is an art which combines self-defense, dance, and music. Through the practice of capoeira, students increase their flexibility, coordination, strength, balance, and self-confidence.

Mestre Batata of Capoeira Besouro has been playing capoeira for over 30 years and teaching children and adults for over 20 years. Mestre Batata moved to Los Angeles in June 2002 where he has been teaching classes for adults, teens, and children as well as establishing a non-profit organization, Ginga Arts, to work with at-risk youth in the local community and support social programs in Brazil. Capoeira Besouro is dedicated to creating a positive environment in which to learn capoeira, helping all students, regardless of age, athletic ability, or experience, reach their maximum potential by teaching classes which focus on the abilities of each individual and allow each student to express themselves freely.