Capoeira Workshop
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Whether you want to pick up self-defence skills or learn some cool moves, NTUAC’s Capoeira Workshop is the right place for you!
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts form that disguises self-defence practices as a dance. It involves a wide range of bodily techniques, including acrobatics and floreios and is performed to call-and-response musical accompaniment that consists of berimbaus (struck musical bows), atabaques (single-headed, standing, conical drums), pandeiros (tambourines), agogo (double bell), and a reco-reco (scraped bamboo tube).
Sounds interesting to you? Come join us in learning a new skill this June!
HIGHLIGHTS: Introduction to Capoeira | Beginner & kids-friendly
Attire: Comfortable sports attire covering legs
Member: Free | Non-Member: $40
For enquiries, email us at events@ntualumni.org.sg or WhatsApp 80200299.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Pelo Sinal da Santa Cruz is a Capoeira school formed by the Capoeira Master – Mestre Xuxo. Mestre Xuxo hails from Brazil and started training Capoeira when he was just two years old by his father who is also his teacher/master in Capoeira. Since then, Mestre Xuxo has travelled around the world to share his native Afro Brazilian culture of Capoeira and establish himself as a well known figure in the Capoeira and movement community, all while inspiring others and constantly pushing himself to be better.
SSC – Singapore is the only Asian branch of Mestre Xuxo’s Capoeira schools around the world and is led by Monitor Korisco (KY) who was chosen to lead the school from 2019.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Estagiario Tempero (Terence) joined SSC Singapore back in May 2019 but started training in Capoeira from 2000. Since then, he has trained under different Brazilian teachers and has travelled to different countries including Brazil to learn more and upgrade his knowledge and training of Capoeira. Terence is also a swimming instructor and coach by profession and has spent at least twenty years teaching children and adults to swim in Singapore and overseas. Terence’s interest in Brazilian culture was inspired by Capoeira and has also led him to be involved in Samba percussion and dance.
