Capoeira Summer Camp 2008 Come learn with us the Brazilian Martial Art of Capoeira! Capoeira was created in Brazil by African Slaves during the Colonial period. The slaves would practice kicks, acrobatics, and fighting techniques to the sound of music so that their owners would think it was a religious practice and leave them alone.
About the Camp The camp is divided in weekly sessions, starting on June 9th and ending on August 15th. Staff Mestre Lazaro Santos - Mestre Lazaro was born in Bahia, Brazil and has developed a unique style of teaching, forged through his experience and dedication to the art of Capoeira. As many Capoeiristas in Bahia, Mestre Lazaro started his training at an early age. He was taught by Mestre Dinho of Grupo Internacional de Capoeira Topazio. He persevered and was given the respected title of Mestre (Master of Capoeira). He then found himself traveling the world, demonstrating Capoeira to a larger audience. Mestre Lazaro founded Capoeira Brazilian Pelourinho in 1995 and it has grown exponentially since its inception. He is a well-known and respected master of the art of Capoeira. Mestre Lazaro finds great pleasure in teaching Capoeira and giving back to the community in any way he can. Jessica Ortiz (Formada Paraiba) – Paraiba has been studying capoeira for over 8 years. She has a blue cord in capoeira, which means she is a graduated student. She has been teaching capoeira to children for many years. Paraiba attends UCF and plans to go to Medical School to study pediatrics. She has worked in Gymnastics Summer Camps in the past, and is CPR certifyed. Glaucia Romano – Glaucia is from Brazil and has worked in Summer Camps and child recreation for 14 years. She has a daughter in capoeira and works with Mestre Lazaro in the administrative part of the Academy. She attends UCF and plans on becoming an Art Teacher. She has been involved in Girl Scouting for most of her life and is a Girl Scout leader here in Orlando. She is CPR/First Aid certifyed and also has background checks and fingerprintings done which are required by the county to teach and work with children. Patricia Godoy – Patricia is a Montessory pre-school teacher. She has worked Summer Camps and recreation for many years in Venezuela, where she was born. She practices Capoeira and so does her daughter. Patricia is also CPR/First Aid Certifyed and has had all background checks and fingerprintings done which are required by the county to teach and work with children. Meredith Saramento – Meredith teaches Middle School in Polk County. She was born in the US but lived in Brazil and practices Capoeira with Mestre Lazaro. She is also CPR/First Aid Certifyed and has had all background checks and fingerprintings done which are required by the county to teach and work with children. Fees Capoeira Brazilian Pelourinho Students: $110 per week
Non- Students: $140 per week Sibings discount: $10 off per child Extended Day: $15 per week AM and $10 per week PM Camp Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – 9am to 5pm Extended Hours – 8am to 9am (AM) and 5pm to 6pm (PM) Contact Information
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