Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that is a mix of dance, music, martial art, and gymnastics. Capoeira started in Brazil from a blend of African and South American cultures. Capoeira has spread around the world and teaches the values of self confidence, self-expression and empowerment.
Capoeira Kids aims to provide physical fitness, music and fun to children with special needs. In the program, your child will learn to move and control their body within their abilities. They will improve strength, balance and coordination through the dance like movements of Capoeira. They will also participate in the music of capoeira, singing songs, and playing drums and other instruments.
The instructor, Trent Magis, is a pediatric physical therapist and capoeirista (capoeira player) with 9 years experience playing the game of capoeira. While travelling in Brazil, he saw several instances of children and adults with special needs playing capoeira and was amazed by how they adapted the game to their own unique abilities.
Capoeira Kids is for children ages 5 and over with special needs, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, Asperger’s, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Down Syndrome, etc. The goal of Capoeira Kids is to provide a supportive environment where kids can strengthen their body and spirit, enjoy fitness and a healthy lifestyle, learn music, make friends, and most importantly have fun.
Capoeira Kids aims to provide physical fitness, music and fun to children with special needs. In the program, your child will learn to move and control their body within their abilities. They will improve strength, balance and coordination through the dance like movements of Capoeira. They will also participate in the music of capoeira, singing songs, and playing drums and other instruments.
The instructor, Trent Magis, is a pediatric physical therapist and capoeirista (capoeira player) with 9 years experience playing the game of capoeira. While travelling in Brazil, he saw several instances of children and adults with special needs playing capoeira and was amazed by how they adapted the game to their own unique abilities.
Capoeira Kids is for children ages 5 and over with special needs, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, Asperger’s, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Down Syndrome, etc. The goal of Capoeira Kids is to provide a supportive environment where kids can strengthen their body and spirit, enjoy fitness and a healthy lifestyle, learn music, make friends, and most importantly have fun.
Batizado 2011 Registration
Early Bird registration is now open for Batizado 2011.
Register by June 15 for our early bird special.
Workshop Schedule:
Thursday July 14 6:00-7:15pm - Kids Capoeira Workshop and Roda
(Location - Don Wheaton YMCA - 10211 102 Ave Edmonton)
Saturday July 16 3:00-4:30 - Batizado
(Location - Don Wheaton YMCA - 10211 102 Ave Edmonton)
Register by June 15 for our early bird special.
Workshop Schedule:
Thursday July 14 6:00-7:15pm - Kids Capoeira Workshop and Roda
(Location - Don Wheaton YMCA - 10211 102 Ave Edmonton)
Saturday July 16 3:00-4:30 - Batizado
(Location - Don Wheaton YMCA - 10211 102 Ave Edmonton)