This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Demonstration & Family Capoeira Workshop at The Music Box!
In-person
Dance Music PerformanceDate and time
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Location
The Music Box- Upstairs Studio
1564 Argyle Avenue
West Vancouver, BC
Directions: The workshop is located at The Music Box 1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver. The Music Box is located at John Lawson Park, just over the train tracks between 15th and 16th Avenue. Access to the Music Box - through the side door, facing east, towards the Lions Gate Bridge. You will meet in the upstairs studio, take the stairs on the left to go upstairs.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English and Portuguese.
Has gender-neutral washrooms and is a relaxed performance.
About
Join master Capoeira instructor, Lobo, and learn the basics of motor coordination, breathing techniques for grounding, and more! Gain coordination skills, self-defence, teamwork, and discipline while engaging with music, singing, playing, musical instruments, and the Brazilian Portuguese language. This workshop includes a short demonstration from the instructor followed by a basics intro to Capoeira.
Capoeira is an African-Brazilian martial art, created originally as a fight for freedom. Africans in Brazil incorporated capoeira, dance, acrobatics, and musical elements to protect their patricians and assure their legacy. Today, capoeira is an international sport, spreading across more than 120 countries!
Open to Families and all ages *PLEASE NOTE there are two sessions available: 2:00-2:45pm will be the children's ONLY session. 2:45-3:30pm will be adults ONLY session (your children may stay with you and watch). All children under 5yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Organizer
The District of West Vancouver
Cultural Services Team at the District of West Vancouver is committed to enriching the lives of all West Vancouver residents by fostering a vibrant, inclusive and resilient cultural landscape that reflects our diverse community and creative spirit.
This event is part of a hub:
West Van Community Arts
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