Name:
Corrine Davey
email:
jerseycapoeira@yahoo.co.uk
Tel:
07829 728859 Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art devised by slaves on the plantations over 500 years ago. It combines fighting with elements of acrobatics, gymnastics, music, dance and song. It is practiced in a ring called a "roda" where participants play Capoeira, clap, and sing songs about slavery and Brazilian stories.
This course will offer an insight into this complex yet life enriching art form. Participants will be shown basic Capoeira movements and songs and will have the opportunity to learn a few rhythms on the instruments and learn a little about how Capoeira came about.
The courses would break the art down into much more detail and would take students more slowly through the different fundamental movements and positions charateristic of Capoeira. It would delve further into the magical side of the art, the malice, the game and the mandinga!
Education / Qualifications:
I have 12 years experience in Capoeira which I began whilst studying at University in Florianopolis, Brazil. I completed my Degree in Spanish and Portuguese Studies with thesis on the institutionalisation of the art throughout the ages. I continued practicing in London, Brighton, Barcelona (3yrs), Bristol and then back to Jersey with various extended trips to Brazil training with various masters and styles of Capoeira and gradually gaining my instructor's belt in February 2009.
Work Experience:
I have done various workshops in schools over the years (Haute Vallee, Hautlieu, Highlands) and am about to embark on teaching at St Brelade's Youth Club in November (so have been police checked).
I also teach Children's classes at the Fort on a Sunday. (please see both fliers attached for info on the classes).
I have taught for highlands Adult Ed courses and alternative Curriculum students for their activity days.
I set up an association in March 2009 which has over 30 members who attend classes regularly at the locations on the attached fliers.
