Fighting, dancing, fun… a typical Moscow night out!
Published: 05 May, 2008, 09:31
What unites break dance, hip-hop, martial arts and fiery Latino-American music? They all have something in common – capoeira, which has become a worldwide cult. Master Bamba, a renowned capoeira maestro from Brazil has devoted his whole life to
The technique, originally developed by slaves in Brazil in the 16th century, has found many followers in modern Russia.
The art of capoeira is a blend of martial arts, a dance game and simply fun, and the basis of its philosophy, according to master Bamba, is the skill to start and fix friendship.
Traditionally, participants of the performance form a circle called ‘a roda’ and take turns playing instruments, singing, clapping and sparring in pairs.
Those practicing it restrain themselves from inflicting harm on one another, and a good teacher strives to foster freedom, as well as respect and safety.
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