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On September 17, in the last week of the Summer Session II, HPER 151 instructor, Ms. Jamie Nakama (who also teaches ANTH 200), had her HTIC "Introduction to Capoeira" class give an end-of-term, on-campus demonstration of what they had learned in the class. Ms. Nakama's students amazed the audience with a highly energetic and exciting performance.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian blend of martial art, game, and dance created by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th Century. In addition to cultivating agility and strength, capoeira can be described as a culturally rich, expressive art form. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, extensive use of groundwork, sweeps and kicks. Keywords: htic