Capoeira as cultural expression

Capoeira is a Brazilian cultural practice that combines martial arts, dance, music, and acrobatics. Originating among African slaves, it developed as a form of resistance and expression, emphasizing agility, coordination, and fluidity. Practiced in a circle called a "roda," participants perform choreographed movements and improvisations to rhythmic music, often singing and playing instruments like the berimbau. Beyond physical skill, capoeira embodies cultural identity, community bonds, and historical resilience, serving as a rich tradition that celebrates movement, music, and social connection.