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What is Capoeira?

A Brazilian art form and self-defense with strong aerobic and dance elements. It is a harmony of forces that gives you power, flexibility, endurance and self-discovery. Capoeira balances the body, soul and mind. It is a graceful and exciting art form that teaches you to be alert. The only indigenous martial art of the Americas, Capoeira was developed by African slaves in Brazil. This art keeps its strong traditions and enables you to break through limits, revitalizing you for everyday life.

Capoeira builds your self-confidence and the challenge is within anyones reach regardless of age, sex or athletic experience.

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Everyone is always welcome to visit or classes to observe and/or talk with our students. Feel free to participate at anytime. Just bring any kind of loose fitting pants and a t-shirt.

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Welcome to com Expressão

com Expressão is located in Rochester, NY, is under the instruction of Contra Mestre Carcará. Regular classes are held at the Academia com Expressão. During the school year classes are also taught at the University of Rochester, the Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College.

Class Cancelation

We hope you all are enjoying the holiday weekend. There will be no classes the 3rd and 4th of July. Please enjoy the holiday weekend and we look forward to seeing you when classes resume on Tuesday July 5th. Muito Obrigado...CM Carcará