Capoeira Classes for Beginners: An Inclusive Cultural Experience in Rio de Janeiro
4.9
15 Ratings
Botafogo
Join our inclusive Capoeira classes in Rio de Janeiro! Experience the unique culture, play musical instruments, and embrace diversity. All ages, body types, and genders welcome!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Praça Nelson Mandela - We will learn the basics of Capoeira, including the movements, the music and the history.
    You will have a teacher taking care of all your needs in a unique cultural experience. We will take care of your body, doing a full warm-up before teaching basic Capoeira movements and how to play the musical instruments.
What's Included
  • Experience a guided tour with an expert teacher
  • Interactive learning environment
  • Comprehensive educational material provided
  • Visit multiple historic sites
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the local history
  • Opportunity for personalized education
  • Hands-on activities included
Additional Information

The courses are accessible to everyone, regardless of age, in a comprehensive setting that will make you feel embraced in our distinct lifestyle!

You’ll have the opportunity to play rare musical instruments and sample what participating in an authentic Capoeira experience feels like.

The experience is entirely inclusive!
LGBT+ WELCOME
People with obesity WELCOME
The elder generation WELCOME

Irrespective of age, physique, prior experience, gender etc. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE, ENJOY AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Location
Praça Nelson Mandela
All classes will be in Botafogo, close to the metro station, in the Nelson Mandela square. Please contact me on Whatsapp +55 21 969 639 882 beforehand :) !
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mareike_r
Feb 20, 2024
100 % recommendable! - Unique experience. I had no idea that Capoeira had so many beautiful facets. Omri explained everything very well and after some practice I was able to join the rest of his group in singing and dancing for an even more authentic experience. 100% recommendable!
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Felipe_m
Dec 13, 2023
Excellent experience in... - Excellent experience in Rio. A great way to experience Brazilian culture. The group and the instructor are very welcoming and provide the best introduction to capoeira, also in English.
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Serena_w
Jun 7, 2023
Amazing Class - We had a wonderful time joining class. After an hour, we learned basic moves that we could apply to a play game of capoeira. There was also music and singing involved. Thank you for letting us see a part of your culture!
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Steven_s
Mar 21, 2023
Great experience - Perfect Great and patient professor. A wonderful way to start learning capoeira. Thanks again I hope to come back again soon
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Rebecca_k
Mar 1, 2023
Great beginners class - Really fun class for all fitness levels, it was easy to learn and try it out and fun to see the experts at the end and where you can really take the movements. We especially enjoyed the integration of musical instruments to bring the dance alive
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Mark_r
Jan 28, 2023
Just do it! - Great introduction to the art of Capoeira, really welcoming people and everyone has a huge smile on their faces. The music and singing at the end is pure joy.
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Tony_s
Jan 11, 2023
Amazing experience !!!! A must do in Rio! - This is simply a must do if you’re visiting Rio. There is nothing like taking a capoeira class in Brazil. It is so welcoming and uplifting. It is a workout so it’s good to wear comfortable clothes, but the energy is something I will never forget. The instructor is amazing, and takes time to really show you how it’s done. And he took videos of the experience so we didn’t have to. Not to mention, they do so much goodwill in Rio. 10/10!!
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Andrea
Nov 23, 2021
Highly recommend this authentic, excellent class. - My son and I had a great time at this capoiera class. Omri was an excellent teacher who helped us learn the basic moves, and the regular students were friendly and kind. This was not a "tourist" group. Most of the students live in Rio and attend regularly. We ended the class playing musical instruments while different students performed. The music, the history, the moves -- it all added up to a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this.
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Lopez_c
Sep 12, 2021
Amazing! - This capoeira class was definitely a highlight of my time spent in Rio, the teacher and the students were incredibly welcoming and nice ! Thank you for this beautiful experience that I will remember for a long long time !
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Mexxinthecity
Feb 22, 2023
Great if you are a very physically conditioned person - The teacher speaks 4 languages and you indeed learn the basics of the dance. As someone who is a regualr at the gym, I was suprised at how difficult it was! I left exhausted and frustrated by my poor abilities, but the instructor is encouraging. If you are low on flexibility or have weak glutes, you won't accomplish much, but those of you who take yoga, do calisthetics and compound exercises may be much better. Love the music circle at the end for practice, but it is quite long at about 30-40 mins.
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