The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) together with the Brazil Initiative at LACS feature presenters from diverse disciplines. LACS organizes and sponsors more than 50 public lectures, workshops, performances, and conferences over the course of the academic year.
In addition to our yearly programming, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) and the Brazil Initiative at LACS are happy to consider funding requests to co-sponsor lectures, events, performances, and activities that coincide with the center's mission to promote a broad and deep understanding of the region. Request to co-sponsor an event »
LACS and Afro-Brazilian Studies Cultural Event. Capoeira with Mestre Lobinho
Mestre Lobinho, founder of the Brazilian Michigan Cultural Center and Capoeira instructor at U-M
If you are a fan of Capoeira or are curious to learn more about this Afro-Brazilian art that combines elements of acrobatics, music, martial arts, dance and rituals in an elegant and magnetic way, come participate with our Afro-Brazilian Cultural Studies course (LACS 455) in this workshop sponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center. The workshop will include a presentation, performance and chance to learn the movements and rhythms of Capoeira.
About the instructor:
Fábio Cosmo da Cunha, known in Capoeira as “Mestre Lobinho” began training in 1998 in São Paulo, Brazil. He has been teaching in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area of Michigan for eight years. Lobinho grew up in Brazil, where he first participated in a non-profit Capoeira program for underprivileged kids. By sixteen, he was teaching classes to adults and soon after began instructing full-time in local preschools. He is well known across the globe.
Space is limited to 30 participants! Register at https://myumi.ch/W5nzb.
About the instructor:
Fábio Cosmo da Cunha, known in Capoeira as “Mestre Lobinho” began training in 1998 in São Paulo, Brazil. He has been teaching in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area of Michigan for eight years. Lobinho grew up in Brazil, where he first participated in a non-profit Capoeira program for underprivileged kids. By sixteen, he was teaching classes to adults and soon after began instructing full-time in local preschools. He is well known across the globe.
Space is limited to 30 participants! Register at https://myumi.ch/W5nzb.
| Building: | Earl V. Moore Building |
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| Event Type: | Performance |
| Tags: | Afro-brazilian Studies, brazil, Caribbean, Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies, performance |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, International Institute |
