Capoeira is a unique, dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance created over 500 years ago. The movements are strengthening and playful and include a graceful combination of kicks, acrobatics, and ground movements enhancing awareness, flexibility and strength.

Besides movement, self-defense and exercise, capoeira also entails learning Afro-Brazilian music, songs, instruments, history and culture. Through the music, movement and positive supportive community ~ get ready to play and feel uplifted, energized, liberated and transformed!

Tuesdays @ 6:00-7:15pm

Thursdays @ 6:30-7:45pm

Saturdays @ 2:30-4:00pm

A typical class includes a group warm up, stretching and practicing the foundational movements of capoeira (ginga, round and straight kicks, ground movements, etc).

At the end of each class, we learn and practice capoeira music, songs and instruments.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet or light flexible shoes.

1. Sign up online - *search “Capoeira Brasil”

2. In-person at Creekside Community Recreation Centre, or

3. By phone: Creekside front desk: (604) 257-3050

I’m known in the capoeira world as “Professora Esquilo.” (Professor Squirrel :) and I lead Capoeira Brasil Vancouver, located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada at Creekside, Olympic village.

With over 20 years of experience in capoeira, I am constantly learning, and have been blessed to have traveled to Brazil and all over the world for capoeira events, workshops, performances and competitions.

I work under the supervision and guidance of Mestre Boneco - a renowned Capoeira Master and one of the founders of Capoeira Brasil, an internationally recognized cultural organization founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1989.

Capoeira is a vehicle for transformation and empowerment, attracting a community of people from all walks of life. At Capoeira Brasil Vancouver, we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive and enriching environment for all!