Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: CAPOEIRA

Department: Lifetime Physical Activity

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Activity Course

Credit Hours: 0

Description: Capoeira is a truly unique art, combining martial arts, dance and music. The energy of the game, the rythum, and speed are determined by the music, led by the berimbau, an African string instrument. Students will learn the history, traditions and essential moves and strategies, as well as how to play the music and put all these skills together in the roda (circle where Capoeira is played). Equivalency: LPAP 233.