Teen & Adult Capoeira
Empower Your Body and Mind With Capoeira
Teen & Adult Capoeira at Seattle Capoeira Center offers a welcoming training environment focused on physical fitness, cultural knowledge, and community. This class provides capoeira for adults of all experience levels, including beginners, and emphasizes accessible, supportive training for all.
Experienced or developmentally ready teens ages 13–17 are also welcome, making this an option for families seeking capoeira for teens who are ready for a higher level learning environment.
Rooted in the traditions of Capoeira Angola, training blends historical practice with modern teaching methods, supporting both new students and more advanced practitioners as they deepen their engagement with the art.
Why Choose Capoeira?
Fitness with Purpose
Improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance while engaging your mind.
Cultural Enrichment
Community Connection
Join a supportive and diverse group of students and instructors.
Stress Relief
Use movement, music, and rhythm as a way to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Program Details
Classes for All Levels
- Beginner Classes: Learn foundational movements, basic sequences, and music training in a welcoming environment.
- Intermediate/Advanced Classes: Focus on advanced techniques, partner work, and deeper cultural studies.
Community Programs at Seattle Capoeira Center
Women + Trans + Non-Binary for All Bodies
- Free class by Capoeira Life powered by Shunpike: Tuesdays · 6:00-7:30pm
- Instructor: Coach Meia Lua (Farah Nousheen)
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Led by Farah, founder of Yoga for People of Color in Albuquerque, this class celebrates Capoeira as both an art of resistance and a practice of vitality at any stage in life. Whether you’re new to Capoeira or returning to deepen your journey, come build strength, connection, and confidence in a space that honors the body.
- Capoeira Life is a community arts initiative affiliated with Seattle Capoeira Center that offers free Capoeira programs hosted at the Center. These programs are made possible through Capoeira Life's fiscal sponsorship with Shunpike and are part of a commitment to increasing access and inclusion in Capoeira. Free access is supported by City of Seattle, King County Parks, 4Culture, ArtsFund, and ArtsWA.
Schedule & Location
We offer flexible morning, afternoon, and evening classes to accommodate busy schedules. Check our calendar page for current timings and availability.
Curriculum Highlights
- Movements: Develop key techniques such as ginga, kicks, and evasive maneuvers.
- Music: Master traditional Capoeira instruments like the berimbau and atabaque, and learn to sing classic Capoeira songs.
- Philosophy: Explore the cultural significance and historical context of Capoeira Angola.
- Rodas: Test your skills and connect with others during community rodas.
Hear From Our Students
Frequently Asked Questions
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Try a Free Class Today
Experience the transformative power of Capoeira Angola. Sign up for a complimentary session and take the first step on your Capoeira journey.