Cultural presentation
Capoeira Social Project offers cultural education in several forms. Any of the following topics can be incorporated into movement workshops however we also offer lectures and Q/A style presentations for all age groups (K-12, University, Adult). The topics listed are examples of past presentations but we can be modified to meet needs.
Brazilian History in General, especially in context of capoeira:
Famous Historical figures:
Brazilian History in General, especially in context of capoeira:
- Colonization until the 21st Century (History, Anthropology, Sociology)
- Connections to Africa: History and Cultures (History, Anthropology, Sociology)
- Popular cultures: Regional dances and their Indigenous, African, and/or European roots
- Musical connections to the environment (Geography)
Famous Historical figures:
- Zumbi is a great hero to the capoeira community. He is sung about in many songs and exemplifies the spirit of liberty and self resolve. His notoriety in Brazil is akin to that of Kunta Kinte, a slave who was portrayed in Alex Haley’s Roots.
- Lampiao is sung about a lot in capoeira songs. He is seen as a Billy the Kid style folk hero in Brazil.
- Past: Mestre Pastinha, Mestre Bimba
- Present Mestres: Mestre Ray, Mestre Lua Rasta, Mestre Dunga
mathematics in capoeira
In 2017, Siriguejo was invited to present a lecture about the mathematics involved in capoeira, for Instituo Federal de Minas Gerais in Riberão das Neves, in Minas Gerais Brazil. A similar interactive lecture has been delivered for educators to incorporate mathematics pedagogy in their capoeira lessons.
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Language
- HS Math subjects
- Harmonics
- Differential Geometry talk
Capoeira Social Project is a registered tax-deductible non-profit organization under the IRS Section 501(c)(3). CSP teaches in Baltimore, MD USA and Belo Horizonte, MG Brazil