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Our 4 core values are:
1. Ubuntu; humanity to others…I am what I am because of who we all are. As a community we are all connected and cannot be anything without others.
2. Sankofa, which means go and fetch it. Looking back to the past to find knowledge for the present and future.
3. Perseverance; to think and operate in a way to overcome obstacles in life, and
4. Upliftment; empowering everyone to be their best selves.
1. Ubuntu; humanity to others…I am what I am because of who we all are. As a community we are all connected and cannot be anything without others.
2. Sankofa, which means go and fetch it. Looking back to the past to find knowledge for the present and future.
3. Perseverance; to think and operate in a way to overcome obstacles in life, and
4. Upliftment; empowering everyone to be their best selves.
Mission
to create a community that promotes healing and brings joy to
the lives of youth, adults and elders by utilizing Capoeira, Music and Art to activate the bodies, educate the
minds and elevate the souls, while bringing awareness to African and Afro Brazilian culture.
Vision
to Activate the body by using movement, music and art to promote healing,
Educate the minds through learning the African and Afro Brazilian culture, Elevate the souls by creating
Art as a form of expression to translate into untold stories to promote healing and ultimately experience joy.
to create a community that promotes healing and brings joy to
the lives of youth, adults and elders by utilizing Capoeira, Music and Art to activate the bodies, educate the
minds and elevate the souls, while bringing awareness to African and Afro Brazilian culture.
Vision
to Activate the body by using movement, music and art to promote healing,
Educate the minds through learning the African and Afro Brazilian culture, Elevate the souls by creating
Art as a form of expression to translate into untold stories to promote healing and ultimately experience joy.
Adult Capoeira Class
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and music. The art form was birthed around 500 years ago in Brazil, created by enslaved Africans. During slavery it was used as a pastime activity and more importantly, it was used by enslaved Africans to fight for their freedom.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and music. The art form was birthed around 500 years ago in Brazil, created by enslaved Africans. During slavery it was used as a pastime activity and more importantly, it was used by enslaved Africans to fight for their freedom.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Mondays
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: The Morgan-Lee Arts Centre
2900 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Cost: $15 per class or $50 per month
All levels are Welcome
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Capoeira Association of Pittsburgh
For workshop or performance request, please contact Sakinah Shaahid-Lowman at 412-608-2323 or [email protected]