Creative Movement Brazil is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to offering classes in the Afro-Brazilian Dance known as ‘Capoeira’ and fostering cultural enrichment, leadership training, and unity within the vibrant city of Detroit. Our vision is to create a thriving community where individuals can explore their creative expression, enhance their physical fitness, develop public speaking skills, immerse themselves in the rhythmic beats of Batucada Brazilian drumming, and receive life coaching support. With an authentic commitment to community empowerment, we strive to provide a diverse range of opportunities that promote wellness, personal growth, and the celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture.”
Kids
Creative Movement Brazil encourages strong life skills through the practice of Capoeira which builds a solid foundation for the next generation of kids.
Our curriculum encourages studies in cultural awareness, history, music, fitness, and creative thinking.
Today Capoeira has become a known sport throughout the world and helps develop awareness, dance, respect, acrobatic movements, and excellent sportsmanship.
Health Benefits
- Children will learn coordination skills that help strengthen motor skills.
- Capoeira will help build a responsive metabolism to combat weight gain.
- Speed will develop with consistent repetition of all movements taught in Capoeira.
- Children will learn to find their line of balance and develop core control.
- The practice of Capoeira helps develop excellent mental functions and better focus in school.
Social Benefits
- Capoeira teaches discipline and life skills.
- Children will develop confidence in the right choices.
- Capoeira builds the self-esteem of everyone through learning that you are limitless.
- Children will learn sportsmanship and the connection of harmony within the roda.
- Capoeira develops self-expression through physical fitness and dance.
- Children will learn the structure and etiquette within the roda.
Teens & Adults
Today’s generation of teens need balance and structure to move into the next step of their adult life. Our classes provide teens with a balanced environment filled with creative thinking, responsibility, and fun. As shown above, our teens have gained the knowledge and confidence to help everyone understand that it all starts from somewhere. For our adults, Capoeira gives you an energizing experience while learning a new culture.
Health Benefits
- Increased energy, You will feel amazing after a class filled with good energy and fellowship.
- Flexibility is also another bonus of practicing Capoeira each movement develops elasticity within the body.
- The practice of Capoeira helps develop excellent mental functions and better focus in school.
- Capoeira will give you the total fitness workout that you have been looking for. The results include core training, stamina, strength, flexibility, and cardio conditioning.
Social Benefits
- In Capoeira you will gain a new circle of friends.
- The practice of Capoeira is a great stress relief from a long workday.
- Capoeira instills self-esteem and pride through achieving your goals and developing your own unique creativity in the roda.