EXCO 550 - Capoeira Angola ExCo

2 credits
Capoeira Angola is a dance, ritual, and game which developed in Brazil as a result of the Middle Passage and the convergence of African culture in Brazil with Indigenous and European traditions. Capoeira combines elements of philosophy, music, movement, performance, style, wit, spirituality, and strategy in a fight-like dance that is over 400 years old. This class is largely a technique course in movement and music with special attention paid also to studying the legacy of African culture in Brazil and the Diaspora. All students will engage in rigorous physical activity, singing and playing instruments, as well as discussions of history and philosophy. Ultimately, students will study all elements of the Capoeira de Angola including song, movement, instruments, history, and traditions that have been passed down through generations of teachers and students. We’ll have one 2-hour meeting once a week, along with a roda at the end of the semester

Chudi Martin Jr.
cmartin3@oberlin.edu
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