capoeira

Kathryn started a new class today.  Capoeira is taught on Tuesdays after school in the Good Hope pavillion.  Here is a definition of what capoeira is: 

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. In Capoeira classes, students develop physically, emotionally, and mentally as they train, learn to play traditional instruments, sing in Portuguese, and apply their training in an exciting improvised "game" that helps students develop their strength, creativity, courage, and self-expression.

What is Capoeira?

Capoeira was developed in Brazil, but its history extends to Africa and tribes from Angola. Slaves living on Brazilian plantations who weren't allowed to openly practice self-defense developed an ingenious method of disguising their training by combining it with dance-like movements, singing, and the rhythms of primitive instruments. The result was a "game" of fluid ground movements, spinning kicks, and daring acrobatics set to the energetic clapping and singing of spectators. Capoeira has evolved over centuries into an exciting combination of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and live music.

Kathryn's instructor said she is very natural and has a lot of gymnastic potential.  We shall see.  She is enjoying it very much.