About this Event
What Is Capoeira?
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and culture into one dynamic and expressive movement practice. Created by enslaved Africans in Brazil, it was disguised as a dance to preserve their traditions and resist oppression.
In a Capoeira class, you’ll move to the rhythm of traditional instruments like the berimbau, atabaque, and pandeiro, while learning kicks, dodges, flows, and partner sequences. It's done in a circle called a roda, where two people play a physical game of movement and creativity, while others sing and clap around them.
Capoeira builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and rhythm—but just as importantly, it builds community, confidence, and connection.
Whether you're here to get in shape, explore culture, or try something new, Capoeira welcomes all levels. No experience needed—just curiosity and an open mind!
About Instructor, Abutre, of Capoeira Malés:
With over 20 years of experience in Capoeira, martial arts, and healing arts, Instructor Abutre (Abhayam) blends movement, rhythm, and ritual with deep holistic wisdom. He is a certified Instructor of Mestre Curisco of Capoeira Malés Ipatinga, Brasil. Abhayam is also a Master Herbalist, Breath Work and Meditation guide, and Energy healer.
All sales are final and non-refundable, non-extendable, and non-transferable, unless a request for a refund or transfer is made prior to the class starting. If you fail to make a request for a refund or notify a Eaton Wellness team member before the class begins, you will forfeit the class or purchase.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Eaton Wellness in Eaton DC (2nd floor), 1201 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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