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Capoeira, Samba and Brazilian Afro-Dance Workshops in Västerås 20-21/04/12

Next weekend I’ll be in Västerås for a workshop with Instrutor Chitão and Josi, both from MG, Brazil. The workshop is open and we’re expecting friends and students from other cities and countries as well. We’ll accommodate everyone in the … Continue reading

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The São Salomão Capoeira Centre and The Caxinguelês Project

The Centro de Capoeira São Salomão (CCSS) is a not-for-proft cultural entity created with the aim of keeping alive the traditions of Capoeira. CCSS teaches a series of interdisciplinary and Capoeira-related programs as an instrument for education, citizenship building and … Continue reading

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Beirut, os Sobreviventes e a Volta do Mundo

Vinícius de Moraes, the Brazilian poet, composer and singer says that we don’t ‘make’ friends, we simply acknowledge that the friendship was already there as soon as we meet friends for the first time. This is exactly how I felt … Continue reading

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