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Students work on Hodapi,
a rhythmic dance which takes great control of the body, extreme balance and smooth
motion. | | At
Whitney Young, the traditional form of Capoeira called Capoeira-Angola or Angola
de Capoeira is taught. Angola de Capoeira is a game of skill, respect, cunning,
spirit, tradition, dance, music and balance. It is also a very spiritual art form
and develops strong discipline. The music of Capoeira is one of the most important
elements of Angola because it brings the right spirit and attitude into the training.
The instruments of Capoeira are the Berimbau, the traditional drum or conga drum,
the panders, (go-go bell, the shaker, and the ribbed rhythm ground. All students
will learn to play the instruments and sing the songs of Capoeira, so in this
way they are also learning musical skills. The art of Capoeira Angola combines
rhythm, dance, music, and tradition into a fighting art form. |
