WHAT IS CAPOEIRA?

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian movement/art form fusing elements of martial arts, dance, music and culture. Developed by enslaved African peoples in Brazil, it comes with history and connections to a vast range of dance, music and communal practices all brought together as an expression of togetherness and identity. Capoeira is played as a game between to players, inside a roda (pronounced ho-da), a circle of musicians, singers and other players. It's a playful and respectful game between friends, who create a conversation of movement, each responding to the other. It's a great way to get physically active, boost your fitness and improve your stamina, strength and flexibility.
 

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ABOUT OUR CAPOEIRA GROUP - 'Balanço na Ginga'

- Classes are taught by Capoeira Specialist Mestre Piolho.
- We are a branch of M Piolho's Balanço na Ginga Caopeira Group, which is based in Chester. 
- The group is made of people with different levels of expereince in Capoeira, and everyone is supportive of each other in their Capoeira journey.
- Training in Capoeira will help to improve your fitness levels, strength, stamina and overall health and well-being.
- The sessions explore a range of movements - including standing kicks, escapes and spins, as well as movements using hands and feet on the floor to hold the body weight such as cartwheels and handstands.
- Each session includes a warm-up to mobilise the body and boost circulation, and a cool down and stretch.
- Capoeira training is a great opportunity to get your body moving in a whole new way!
 

 

WHO IT'S FOR

- Our Capoeira classes are designed for adults with Capoeira experience. 

- It may also be suitable for adults with experience in contemporary dance, other martial art or movement forms - get in touch to enquire if this is you.
- If you're a complete beginner and don't have any of this experience, please get in touch with us about our Complete Beginner courses and workshops here.
- We welcome all genders to our classes.

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DATES 2026

Dates we have coming up: 
6 weeks: ​A​PR 16 to MAY 21
6​ weeks: ​ J​UN 4 to ​JUL 9​

 

 

CONTRIBUTIONS

All places are booked and paid for online here
- Single Class: £10 drop in
- Half Term Discount: Block of 6 £45
- Term Discount: Block of 12 £80

 

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VENUE 
- Fenton Town Hall Ballroom, Albert Square, Fenton ST4 3FA.

- There is free on-street parking on surrounding streets.

- The Ballroom is the home of our good friends RESTOKE.

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ANY QUESTIONS?
If there's anything you'd like to ask us about the classes, please get in touch here.

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KIDS CAPOEIRA Thursdays 5:15-6:15 

Kids Capoeira is a great way to exercise in a fun and friendly atmosphere where everyone can join in cartwheeling and rolling around, with a world expert capoeira specialist! We're working in partnership with RESTOKE to offer FREE Kids Capoeira to ages 7-11 on Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm at the Fenton Town Hall Ballroom. Places are limited so advanced booking is required. 
Please contact Clare at RESTOKE to check availability:

info@restoke.org.uk

 

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