FICA New York

FICA NY Youth Conference

FICA NY — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:48:51 +0000

June 12-13, 2010 Join us for a weekend of capoeira, music and dance workshops. Meet young people from around city and across the globe. Learn about leadership, have fun and give back to the community.

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February/March Capoeira Discount

FICA NY — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:53:36 +0000

CAPOEIRA FOR ALL!!! For the rest of February and March, buy a 10 class card ($120 and valid for 2 months) and get a 2nd for a friend at only half price ($60)!!! Check out our new space in Brooklyn...

January Capoeira Special!!!

FICA NY — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:53:00 +0000

Throughout the month of January 2010, the International Capoeira Angola Foundation - NYC will be offering its 10 class card for only $100 dollars!

New York Youth Conference Design

FICA NY — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:59:58 +0000

FICA New York is planning a youth conference in 2010, and we are calling all artistically inclined individuals for image submissions for the conference.

Zebras in the City: Art & Capoeira in NYC

FICA NY — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:59:29 +0000

Almost a year ago our two resident artists, Duhirwe Rushemesa and Michael Loughlin, designed a beautiful banner for the group and gave us all the opportunity to participate in its crafting. Here is a short write up by Michael about the ideas and themes at work in the image: I believe the banner we created for [...]

New FICA-NY Videos!

FICA NY — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:24:23 +0000

FICA New York is where it's at! Check out our all-new videos for a taste of capoeira angola in the Big Apple.

Final Roda of 2009

FICA NY — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:58:49 +0000

Sunday, December 20th beginning at 12 noon - our final monthly open roda of the year at 232 7th Ave. in Manhattan. Hope to see you there!

Ladainha: Torpedeira Piauí

FICA NY — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:25:21 +0000

Torpedeira Piauí Coraçado na Bahia Marinheiro absoluto Chegou pintando arrelia Quando vê cobra assanhada Não mete o pé na rodia A cobra assanhada morde Se eu fosse cobra eu mordia Mataram Pedro Mineiro Dentro da Secretaria Translation: The warship Piauí Christened in Bahia The independent sailor Arrived causing trouble When you see an agitated snake Don’t step on it An agitated snake bites If I were a snake, I’d bite They killed Pedro Mineiro In [...]

Kids’ Roda

FICA NY — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:52:19 +0000

December 6, 2009 at Noon. 232 7th Ave, Manhattan. A special roda for youth and their families. All groups, all ages, all levels are more than welcome. A short chat (bate papo) about the roda, a couple of hours of play and some snacks to round it all out.

Corrido: Saci Pererê

FICA NY — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:45:50 +0000

Foi meu avô que me disse Que foi na Bahia ele viu na ribeira Um moleque de uma perna so Que pulava, gingava e dava rasteira Cabeçada “rabo de arraia” Martelo cruzado. Não era brincadeira Foi ai em que eu acreditei Ele viu foi o saci jogando capoeira Pererê, Pererê, Pererê Moleque saci não era brincadeira Pererê, Pererê, Pererê Meu avô que me disse, [...]