CAPOEIRA DE OUROU S A

Capoeira De Ouro – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Capoeira classes
in Kalamazoo, MI.

Movement, music and community in Kalamazoo and West Michigan. Discover the practice and find your place in the circle.

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Two Capoeira players sharing a game in a roda

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Come curious.
Start together.

Capoeira De Ouro – Kalamazoo welcomes you to explore a practice where movement and music belong together.

Also known as Capoeira De Ouro – West Michigan, our Michigan group serves the Kalamazoo community and the wider West Michigan area.

Plan your first visit

Class information

Schedule & location

Class times
Mondays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursdays: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training venue
Kanley Chapel Social Room on Western Michigan University's main campus
Class pricing
$5 donations are greatly appreciated

Please confirm the venue and class time with the local group before traveling.

Adult classes

Explore the fundamentals of movement, partner practice and music.

To be added: adult class schedule and enrollment information

Children & youth

Kids’ and youth class availability, age ranges and schedules are awaiting confirmation from the Kalamazoo group.

Local leadership

Contramestre Show Grande

Meet your local instructor for Capoeira De Ouro – Kalamazoo.

Instructor profiles

What to expect

Come ready to learn at your own pace. You may encounter new movements, Portuguese songs and the rhythm of the berimbau — no need to know them all before beginning.

Let your instructor know about any relevant needs so you can discuss how to participate.

A first look

Movement & music

Illustrative Capoeira gathering; Kalamazoo group photos to be added

Illustrative Capoeira photography. Local group photos and video will be added here.

Before you join

A few common questions.

Do I need experience to start?

No. Beginners can start with basic movements, rhythm and the practice of learning with a partner. You do not need to arrive knowing acrobatics.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing that lets you move is a good starting point. Confirm footwear and any group-specific requirements with your local instructor before attending.

What happens in a first class?

A typical introduction may include a warm-up, basic steps and movements, partner practice, and music. The exact class format will be confirmed by each local group.

Can children take part?

The Ocala group offers children’s classes. Age ranges and current schedules still need to be added. Children’s class availability in Kalamazoo, St. Louis and Des Moines will be confirmed.

How much does a class cost?

Class prices and trial-class arrangements have not been provided yet. They will be listed by location once confirmed.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Let’s get you started.

Use the local email below to ask about classes and registration.

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Contact Kalamazoo, Michigan

Your email app will open addressed to cmshowgrandecdo@gmail.com.

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