Goals and Objectives of the UTS Capoeira Club

Capoeira Studio

Capoeira has only recently been introduced to Sydney and there are still many people who do not know or understand this unique martial art, its history and its place in Brazilian culture.

The goal of the Capoeira Club is to introduce capoeira to the University and wider Sydney community. This involves demonstrating & promoting an understanding of aspects like:

  • the movements of the sport, especially in rodas
  • the musical instruments & capoeira songs
  • the history and evolution of capoeira, and
  • the role of capoeira in the Brazilian culture.

The Capoeria Club will organise a number of different events to support this goal:

  • “rodas” will be held for members to learn and enjoy capoeira and provide an opportunity for members to play capoeira together
  • The club will hold fundraising events and social BBQs to pay for special capoeira Masters to visit and teach club members and to strengthen club membership and relations.
  • Members of the capoeira club will give performances as a way to promote the sport. Performances include a demonstration of the sport, music, Maculele (a folkloric dance), and capoeira and acrobatics displays.
  • The club will produce a quarterly newsletter with articles about capoeira: the movements, history, music, prominent figures etc, information about upcoming events, a register of birthdays and photographs from occasional and special events.

Club membership is open to capoeiristas from any group,  any interested beginners and also,  any one who appreciate the art.

For students training with Professora Potiguara, there are classes at the UTS gym, Newtown, Glebe & Sydney Uni (see class timetable). The club will provide a positive environment for members to increase their fitness, learn new music and further develop rhythm, learn about self defense, learn acrobatic movements, learn about the Brazilian language and culture and have fun.

Joining the Club

Membership is open to anybody, not only UTS students. 

Annual membership fees are:

  • UTS students, staff & graduates: $10
  • General Public: $20

Membership benefits includes a CD of capoeira music, a quarterly newsletter and a discount on classes and events promoted by Professora Potiguara such as workshops and batizados.

Updates on Brazilian and latin events around Sydney will also be advertised.

If you are both a UTS student and a UTS Capoeira club member, you will recieve a special class rate!
  • Casual/drop in class: $12
  • 8 week course/8 classes pass: $80 (needs to be used in maximum of 2 months or 8 weeks)
Costs
UTS students that are Capoeira Club Members
  • Casual/drop in class: $12
  • 8 week course/8 classes pass: $80

UTS Students (non UTS Capoeira club members)

  • Casual/drop in class $15
  • 8 week course/8 classes pass – $100 (needs to be used in maximum of 2 months or 8 weeks)
UTS members are more than welcome to come along to drop in classes, but it is encouraged to have a proper and suitable introduction to the culture an style of Capoeria, to do a beginners course. This will enable you to have a better understanding and appreciation for Capoeira.

The course introduces you to the basics of capoeira including some of the basic kicks and moves, some acrobatics, some of the traditional capoeira music and an introduction to the capoeira game or jogo. After the beginners course you will have an idea of what capoeira is about.

Regular classes are on the following days :
Tuesday at 6:30pm
Wed at 12pm
Saturday at 12pm
Location – Dance studio – MPSH
Thursday at 6:30pm
Location:  St. Stephan church Hall – 189, Church St Newtown

FREE TRIAL CLASSES

Contact us to book your first class for free!
Location: Dance Sudio / UTS MPSH  OR
St. Stephan church Hall – 189, Church St Newtown

Booking are essential!

marianacapoeira@gmail.com

Professora Potiguara
Mariana
0411  206 802

UTS Union Affiliated Club
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