A Week of Capoeira: Health, Happiness & Fundamentals
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Folkets Capoeira
welcome Professor Meia Lua
From Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil, for a week dedicated to Capoeira Angola, music, Samba de Roda, culture, and community.
This week is a journey through three themes that have guided Professor Meia Lua's life in Capoeira: Fundament, Health, and Happiness.
Each evening combines movement, conversation, music, and shared meals, creating a space where participants can experience Capoeira not only as a physical practice but as a living culture.
All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced capoeiristas.
Due limited space and food requirements make your registration here:
https://forms.gle/vGmPqGKKtpiyeyi57
Location:
Folkets Hus (Capoeira Hus)
Stengade 50, 2200 København N
TUESDAY, JULY 7
FUNDAMENTO
150 DKK (Dinner Included)
What are the foundations of Capoeira Angola?
In this session, Professor Meia Lua shares his personal experience growing up and training within Bando Maré do Marco under the guidance of Mestre Guaxini. Through movement, stories, music, and conversation, participants will explore the values, traditions, and lessons that form the foundation of Capoeira Angola and how these principles have shaped his life.
17:00–18:30
Capoeira Experience
18:30–19:30
Stories, Conversation & Samba de Roda
20:00–21:00
Community Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
SAÚDE (HEALTH)
150 DKK (Dinner Included)
What does it mean to build a life around Capoeira?
This session focuses on Capoeira as a long-term practice. Professor Meia Lua will share what training, discipline, and consistency look like in his daily life, the challenges of maintaining this path, and the ways Capoeira contributes to physical, mental, and social well-being.
17:00–18:30
Capoeira Experience
18:30–19:30
Stories, Conversation & Samba
20:00–21:00
Community Dinner
FRIDAY, JULY 10
ALEGRIA (HAPPINESS)
150 DKK (Dinner Included)
What transformations can Capoeira bring into a person's life?
This evening explores the joy, friendships, opportunities, and personal growth that emerge through years of Capoeira practice. Professor Meia Lua will reflect on the results of a life dedicated to Capoeira and how the foundations and discipline explored earlier in the week can lead to happiness and fulfillment.
We will conclude the evening with a Samba de Roda session, building on the songs and movements practiced throughout the week.
17:00–18:30
Capoeira Experience
18:30–19:30
Stories, Conversation & Samba de Roda
20:00–21:00
Community Dinner
SATURDAY, JULY 11
CAXIXI WORKSHOP
300 DKK
Create your own traditional Capoeira instrument.
Using natural materials brought directly from Bahia, participants will handcraft their own caxixi while learning about its history, construction, and role in Capoeira music.
09:00–11:30
Coffee, tea, and snacks included.
Location:
Folkets Hus (Capoeira Hus) – 1st Floor
SUNDAY, JULY 12
COMMUNITY RODA
Free. Participants are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share after the roda.
09:00–12:00
A morning dedicated to music, games, and community.
Professor Meia Lua will join our regular roda, creating a space for exchange between newcomers, local practitioners, and visiting capoeiristas.
Location:
Folkets Hus (Capoeira Hus) – 3rd Floor
All proceeds from this event will support Professor Meia Lua's travel expenses and help Folkets Capoeira acquire musical instruments to strengthen our local community.
Axé!
Folkets Capoeira
Under the guidance of Mestre Guaxini
Bando Maré do Março
welcome Professor Meia Lua
From Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil, for a week dedicated to Capoeira Angola, music, Samba de Roda, culture, and community.
This week is a journey through three themes that have guided Professor Meia Lua's life in Capoeira: Fundament, Health, and Happiness.
Each evening combines movement, conversation, music, and shared meals, creating a space where participants can experience Capoeira not only as a physical practice but as a living culture.
All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced capoeiristas.
Due limited space and food requirements make your registration here:
https://forms.gle/vGmPqGKKtpiyeyi57
Location:
Folkets Hus (Capoeira Hus)
Stengade 50, 2200 København N
TUESDAY, JULY 7
FUNDAMENTO
150 DKK (Dinner Included)
What are the foundations of Capoeira Angola?
In this session, Professor Meia Lua shares his personal experience growing up and training within Bando Maré do Marco under the guidance of Mestre Guaxini. Through movement, stories, music, and conversation, participants will explore the values, traditions, and lessons that form the foundation of Capoeira Angola and how these principles have shaped his life.
17:00–18:30
Capoeira Experience
18:30–19:30
Stories, Conversation & Samba de Roda
20:00–21:00
Community Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
SAÚDE (HEALTH)
150 DKK (Dinner Included)
What does it mean to build a life around Capoeira?
This session focuses on Capoeira as a long-term practice. Professor Meia Lua will share what training, discipline, and consistency look like in his daily life, the challenges of maintaining this path, and the ways Capoeira contributes to physical, mental, and social well-being.
17:00–18:30
Capoeira Experience
18:30–19:30
Stories, Conversation & Samba
20:00–21:00
Community Dinner
FRIDAY, JULY 10
ALEGRIA (HAPPINESS)
150 DKK (Dinner Included)
What transformations can Capoeira bring into a person's life?
This evening explores the joy, friendships, opportunities, and personal growth that emerge through years of Capoeira practice. Professor Meia Lua will reflect on the results of a life dedicated to Capoeira and how the foundations and discipline explored earlier in the week can lead to happiness and fulfillment.
We will conclude the evening with a Samba de Roda session, building on the songs and movements practiced throughout the week.
17:00–18:30
Capoeira Experience
18:30–19:30
Stories, Conversation & Samba de Roda
20:00–21:00
Community Dinner
SATURDAY, JULY 11
CAXIXI WORKSHOP
300 DKK
Create your own traditional Capoeira instrument.
Using natural materials brought directly from Bahia, participants will handcraft their own caxixi while learning about its history, construction, and role in Capoeira music.
09:00–11:30
Coffee, tea, and snacks included.
Location:
Folkets Hus (Capoeira Hus) – 1st Floor
SUNDAY, JULY 12
COMMUNITY RODA
Free. Participants are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share after the roda.
09:00–12:00
A morning dedicated to music, games, and community.
Professor Meia Lua will join our regular roda, creating a space for exchange between newcomers, local practitioners, and visiting capoeiristas.
Location:
Folkets Hus (Capoeira Hus) – 3rd Floor
All proceeds from this event will support Professor Meia Lua's travel expenses and help Folkets Capoeira acquire musical instruments to strengthen our local community.
Axé!
Folkets Capoeira
Under the guidance of Mestre Guaxini
Bando Maré do Março
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Where is it happening?
Folkets Hus, Stengade 50, 2200 København N, Danmark, Copenhagen , Denmark
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