Overview
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Nonprofit Organization Management
Capoeira Social Project has been established for the purpose of providing instruction in and insight into the Brazilian art of Capoeira, specifically to underprivileged youth (ages 7-18, or grades 2-12) of Maryland with an affiliate in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil. Instruction focuses on the physical aspects of Capoeira: attack, defensive, evasive and flourish movements as well as their combinations and applications. There is an innate musical aspect to Capoeira and as such, the necessary musical (both vocal and instrumental) accompaniment is also be taught. The historical origins of the art are also an integral part of the instruction. Through this organization, participants also gain understanding of the historical, philosophical, lyrical, and martial significance of Capoeira. As a part of learning the movements and lyrics participants are slowly learned Brazilian Portuguese. Through training of the martial art itself, participants gain strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, rhythm, self awareness and self confidence. Current fundraising efforts are happening to obtain a training studio and classroom space for expansion of services provided. Future purpose of Capoeira Social Project will be to provide additional social services to the youth participants including but not limited to after-school tutoring in math, reading/writing, and sciences. Capoeira Social Project is a registered tax-deductible non-profit organization under the IRS Section 501(c)(3) guidelines.
