Performances & Achievements

Creative Movement Brazil has been performing for audiences for many years; during this time we have performed for the following events and organizations:

• 2023 Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Detroit, MI
• 2019 Arts in the Park Detroit, MI
• 2019 Children’s Center Detroit, MI
• 2018 2nd Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan Detroit, MI
• 2018 Arts in the Plaza Detroit, MI
• 2017 1st Brazilian Day Street Festival Michigan Detroit, MI
• 2016 Sean Black in Transit – Africa & Brazil Detroit, MI
• 2016 University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
• 2015 Turkey Trot Detroit, MI
• 2015 University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
• 2015 Dally in the Alley Detroit, MI
• 2015 Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts Detroit, MI
• 2015 Detroit Dance City Festival Detroit, MI
• 2015 Charles H. Wright African World Festival Detroit, MI
• 2015 Eastern Market – Capoeira Performance Detroit, MI
• 2015 Whole Foods – Batucada/Capoeira Performance Detroit, MI
• 2014 University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
• 2014 Detroit Children’s Museum – Community Workshop Detroit, MI
• 2014 Whole Foods – Capoeira Community Workshops Detroit, MI
• 2014 Irene’s Myomassology Institute – Holistic Palooza Southfield, MI
• 2014 Detroit Opera House – Turandot Opera Detroit, MI
• 2014 Charles H. Wright African World Festival Detroit, MI
• 2013 Kafig Blog Interview Detroit, MI
• 2013 Black Age of Comics Detroit, MI
• 2013 University of Michigan Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
• 2013 College for Creative Studies – Hispanic Heritage Detroit, MI
• 2013 Detroit Tigers – Fiesta Tigres Celebration Detroit, MI
• 2013 Whole Foods – Capoeira Community Workshops Detroit, MI
• 2013 Con/Vida – Bandits & Heroes, Poets & Saints Detroit, MI
• 2012 RHIZZO Summer Camp Detroit, MI

• Testimonials

It is a great pleasure for me to support the Capoeira classes provided in the Detroit Metropolitan area under the instruction of Mr. Kelvin Wyatt (contra-mestre, pequenininho). The reason why I thoroughly enjoy these sessions is that they are a unique blend of martial arts, rhythmic movements and melodic songs and instrumentation which are connected with intense exercise, fluid coordination and deep spirituality for the participants. These sessions are shrouded in the rich culture of Brazil and South-Eastern Africa from which its roots originate. This multifaceted discipline provides a great opportunity to experience the many contributions that Afro-Brazilian culture has given the world in addition to developing a sound mind and body, all at once.

With sincere regards,

-Dr. V Shawn

Baba Kelvin… Thank you Thank you Thank you
For your time, your commitment to cultural preservation and the love you have shown through disciplined, fun, and exciting instruction.

My lil king looks forward to Saturday’s class! He is practicing movements and using what he’s learned in the circle. He is sharing what he learned with friends and family. 

Affordable, family-centered, culturally rooted, and super fun. 

Ms. Kari O. Jordan

7/12/2015

Whole Foods Detroit – 2013-2014

CCS – College for Creative Studies Hispanic Heritage Month 2013

I’m so thankful that we found Kelvin Wyatt. My 15-year-old son has tried all different kinds of classes and activities over the past few years. Soccer, gymnastics, acting, swimming and a dance team! Nothing has held his interest as much as capoeira. It combines his fascination with martial arts and his love of dancing and music and also challenges him to do his best. He deeply respects Treinel Pequenininho. He is being exposed to a culture other than his own and is learning to appreciate a language, music, and traditions that he knew nothing about. He struggles daily with ADHD and learning disabilities.

It often seems that, for him, nothing is worth putting forth any effort. But with capoeira, every week he wants to show me something new that he learned, and he practices in the yard, in the living room, even with the dog! When I asked him why he likes capoeira, he said, “It releases a lot of energy, makes me stronger, makes me a better breakdancer, and is something to do on the weekend instead of just being a couch potato.” I couldn’t ask for more than that.

– B. Fleischmann

2/26/13

Treinel Pequenininho

RE: Home of Love – Headstart Program

Dear Treinel Pequenininho:

Thank you for your participation at the Home of Love (a Headstart Program). You brought the vision to pass, in that the children at the Home of Love were exposed to Capoeira. I know the demonstration will have a lasting effect on their young minds. You were a superhero.

Sincerely,

D. Webster-Cox

February 26, 2013