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Serenity Now is happy to offer multiple dance and movement arts options for fitness. These include:
Private Ballet | Capoeira | Zumba (coming soon)
 Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, music, and acrobatics. It teaches discipline, self-defense, physical fitness, and promotes self-esteem. It is considered one of the top all-around strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercises and training is geared toward all ages and athletic levels.
CAPOEIRA HISTORY
As in the United States, slavery existed also in Brazil. These captive Africans created the earliest form of Capoeira, a martial art, to increase their chances for liberty and independence. On the pretence of dance and religious gatherings, they practiced fighting techniques. Capoeira became an art form through which many liberated themselves.
After slavery was abolished on May 13, 1888, the planters no longer had interest in the ex-slaves as a work force, so most of them entered the cities and formed slums and shantytowns. There was no employment. Many became criminals and used their knowledge of Capoeira on their victims. Eventually, a rigid penal code was initiated stating that any person who was a known Capoeirista (anyone who practices the art) would be banished.
In 1937 Mestre Bimba, one of the most renown masters of Capoeira, received an invitation from the president to demonstrate his art in the nation's capital. After a successful performance, he went back to his home state of Bahia and, with the government's permission, opened the first Capoeira academy in Brazil. It was the first step towards a more open development. Years later, the senate passed a bill establishing Capoeira as a national sport. Today, Capoeira can be seen and learned all around the world.
Pricing:
**Trial 1st class $10**
- 4 class pack $50
- 10 class pack $100
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