CDOB - Cordao de Ouro Capoeira Birmingham

Workshops

TYPICAL WORKSHOP CONTENT

Over an hour long workshop we would start with a 5 minute welcome and introduction followed by appropriate warm-up and stretch (10mins)
We work with an audience specific approach, i.e. games for little children, simple structured stretching exercises for young teens, copying games for special needs groups.
We then move onto teaching a basic sequence of movements, by learning each part individually then a sequence that they can execute with a partner; Including a simple kick, dodge and escaping movement. (25 mins)
We look at the intention behind the game, and how to create the right atmosphere, including playing simple instruments, (10mins) finally we bring all the elements together and play with the students and set them to play each other. (10 mins)

In workshops we can look at a variety of elements:

* Enjoyable movements
* Playing instruments; Drums, Tambourines, bells, berimbaus.
* Singing
* Fitness; flexibility, agility, strength.
* Balance; posture and using movement
* Playfulness
* Afro-Brazilian history, Capoeira history, context and folklore.
* Playing instruments; Berimbaus, atabaques, pandeiros, ago-go bells, reco-reco.
* Singing in chorus
* Body conditioning; flexibility, agility, core strength.
* Development of reactions.
* Music, rhythm and timing; movement of shoulders, waist and feet.
* Balance; physical posture and mental composure.
* Hustling with body movement; the timing of faking movements and change of direction.
* Observation of the opponent.
* Energy and vitality; creating explosive power to move.

Formatting for your needs

We can arrange workshops to suit your needs. We like to work in blocks of one-hour to one- and-a-half hours. We offer single workshops and whole days. We are available for residential stays and international workshops.
A typical day can run up to three long workshops or four intensive workshops. E.g. 4 x 1 hour,
3 x 11/2 hours.
This format can run over any period of time; consecutive or random days.
Ideal class size is 15 participants per instructor. Although contracts can vary considerably.
Please contact us to discuss your schedule for more options.