Capoeira - A Brazilian Art Form that includes elements of combat, acrobatics, and music. Capoeira, through its movements helps the student to develop strength, coordination, discipline, respect and flexibility
Through the musical aspect it helps students to be creative, learn different musical instruments, be exposed to a different language and learn rhythmic abilities. Through its history is exp
ose students to cultural awareness. Capoeira Kids Programs - Offers and interactive and exciting way for children of all ages to become active. Children will have an opportunity to develop balance, agility, motor skills, speed and increase fitness through the movements and technics. They will also have a chance to increase creativity through the musical elements of capoeira and social skills through the interactions with other children. Capoeira encourages children to be physical, creative and interactive. Brazilian Dance - Students learn a range of Brazilian dances from popular dances such as Samba to the more folkloric dances such as Coco, Frevo, Maracatu and Maculelê. The classes will teach the basic steps and foundation of the dances and then go through choreographies in order to allow students to put into practice the steps they have learned. These classes are for all levels and no previous dance experience is required. Brazilian Dance for Kids - These classes are energetic and great to fun for all kids. They will have the opportunity to learn new dances, be exposed to a new culture and a variety of Brazilian rhythms. These classes not only focus on teaching dances but also on developing balance, agility, understanding rhythms and coordination. All sessions teach a variety of dances and prepare for a small presentation at the end of session. Fitness Classes:
Corpo Fitness - Because Getting Fit Should be Fun
A new style of fitness to the Ottawa scene. This is a full body workout that combines elements of deep stretching, dance, core strengthening, plyometric training and flexibility exercises. A workout that focuses on the development of women's core strength, sculpts and increases muscles definition and increases flexibility and balance. Lose yourself in the rhythmic beats of music all while working out. This class is great for all fitness levels, losing weight and increasing fitness. Stretching and Strengthening Class
This is a deep stretching, low impact workout that targets all the muscle groupings. It is proof that stretching is not only a compliment to working out but a workout out itself. It pushes you to stretch in new ways and to deepen the most basic stretches while conditioning the muscles. This class is great for increasing flexibility and balance all while toning muscles and increasing fitness. This class is for all levels of fitness and is a challenge at all levels.
