https://www.marazul.co.uk News and events from Capoeira MarAzul https://www.marazul.co.uk/children-s-capoeira-classes <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Capoeira is a great way of developing coordination, fitness, flexibility, rhythm and movement. And it's great fun! Children will warm up with stretches and gentle exercises, learn the basic steps of capoeira like the 'ginga', kicks and defensive movements. They will also practice movements like handstands and cartwheels which are part of the Capoeira game. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We have a new class starting in Portswood in January 2026 for children aged 7 and up. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Parents please stay during the class. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Venue: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 346 Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 3SB. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Price: £8/class or payable per half term at £6.50/class. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Use this  </span> <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/eJnVXEt4Y2apLRScA" target="_blank"> link for Google maps </a> <span>  on your phone. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:11:41 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/children-s-capoeira-classes thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/marazul-42-years-celebration-weekend <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Join us for a weekend of Capoeira, Maracatú, Frevo, Côco and Samba de Roda <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Let's celebrate life, resistance, persistence and determination towards Afro-Brazilian Culture and above all, our unity as representatives of it outside of Brazil.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 15-18 May 2025 <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thursday 15th May, 7-9pm – Marazul history on-line - £ Free </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday 16th May, 6-9pm - Welcome Open Roda - £15  </span> </p> <p> <span> Saturday 17th May, 10-5pm - Workshops and Rodas - £40 </span> </p> <p> <span> Sunday 18th May, 11-5pm - Workshops and Rodas - £35 </span> </p> <p> <span> For the whole weekend - £70 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Workshops take place in Southampton, UK. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> More details to follow soon. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/f4a8d1ab/dms3rep/multi/4d551325-23a1-4827-b85c-364140bf4dfb.JPG" alt=""/> </div> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:15:06 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/marazul-42-years-celebration-weekend thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/classes-in-southampton <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Free capoeira taster sessions are held on the first Wednesday of each month, from 7-8.30pm, but you don't need to wait for a taster session if you want to start sooner! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Come and try this intoxicating Afro-Brazilian blend of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics, whilst getting fit and making new friendships. Classes are open to students and non-students and are held at the Highfield Campus, in the Training Room of the SUSU Building. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Dates for the next taster sessions are: </span> </p> <p> <span> - Wednesday 5th March 2025 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Wednesday 2nd April 2025  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> - Wednesday 7th May 2025 </span> </p> <p> <span> - Wednesday 4th June 2025 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:02:29 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/classes-in-southampton thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/family-capoeira-classes-in-bournemouth <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> New family capoeira classes in Bournemouth are a big hit for parents and children! Come and try some capoeira together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Learn the basic steps and kicks of capoeira, as well as handstands ('bananeira'), cartwheels (aú), and bridge ('ponte'), and the music and songs. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Classes are held usually on Sunday mornings, about once per month - get in touch for details and updates. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> The cost is £5 per person, or £15 per family.   </span> </span> </p> </div> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:58:33 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/family-capoeira-classes-in-bournemouth thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/new-children-s-capoeira-classes-in-southampton <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Capoeira is a great way of developing coordination, fitness, flexibility, rhythm and movement. And it's great fun! Children will warm up with stretches and gentle exercises, learn the basic steps of capoeira like the 'ginga', kicks and defensive movements. They will also practice movements like handstands and cartwheels which are part of the Capoeira game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Classes are suitable for ages 7 and up. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Parents please stay during the class. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Venue: Edmund Kell Unitarian Church, Bellevue Road, Southampton SO15 2AY. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Price: £8/class or payable per half term at £6.50/class. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Use this  </span> <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/zJmZq9iBgBJb7a7C76" target="_blank"> link for Google maps </a> <span>  on your phone. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:19:29 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/new-children-s-capoeira-classes-in-southampton thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/class-times-for-2024 <div data-rss-type="text"> Class times for adults in Southampton from January 2024:  <div> <br/> </div> <div> <span> Normal class times: </span> <br/> </div> <div> <span>  - Tuesdays 7.30-9pm  </span> <br/> </div> <div>  - Thursdays 7-8.30pm </div> <div>  - Fridays 7-9pm (focus on music and roda) </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <span> We will be running regular free taster sessions - please contact us for details. </span> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Venue: Training Room (old Meeting Room 2), Building 42, SUSU, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Price: £35 per month. Price per class £10. Membership and insurance £15/year.  </div> <div> Discounts and termly payments for University of Southampton students - see SUSU website. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Use this <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x487473f7089148ab:0xaeeea75e9ec72c88?source=g.page.share" target="_blank"> link for Google maps </a> on your phone </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:04:33 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/class-times-for-2024 thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/new-classes-in-southampton <div data-rss-type="text"> New classes starting in Southampton from 4th October 2021!  <div> <br/> </div> <div> Free taster sessions: </div> <div> - Monday 4th October, 6-7pm, Activities Room </div> <div> - Tuesday 5th October, 6-7pm, Activities Room </div> <div> <span>   </span> <br/> </div> <div> Normal class times: </div> <div>  - Mondays 5-6pm, Clubs &amp; Societies Room </div> <div>  - Tuesdays 6-7pm (music class), Meeting Room 2 </div> <div>  - Fridays 5.30-6.30pm, The Plant Pot Cafe </div> <div>  - Sundays 11.30am-1.30pm, The Plant Pot Cafe </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Venue: Building 42, SUSU, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Price: £35 per month. Price per class £7 Mon-Fri, £10 Sundays. Membership and insurance £15/year.  </div> <div> Discounts and termly payments for University of Southampton students - see SUSU website. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Use this <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x487473f7089148ab:0xaeeea75e9ec72c88?source=g.page.share" target="_blank"> link for Google maps </a> on your phone </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:47:41 GMT sfwalmsley@yahoo.co.uk (Suzannah Walmsley) https://www.marazul.co.uk/new-classes-in-southampton thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/alua-pandeiro-workshop <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Join us for an amazing pandeiro workshop with Aluá Nascimento. Aluá is a great percussionist, and whether you're a complete beginner or needing to hone your skills, Aluá will help you find the right technique and rhythm. </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Timings </b> <br/> <p> Pandeiro workshop for beginner and advanced levels.  </p> <p> 18.00 - 19.00 Beginners  </p> <p> 19.00 - 20.00 Advanced  </p> <p> <span> If you don't have a pandeiro, no worries Aluá can provide one, just let him know beforehand. For more details see the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/817892822061973/" target="_blank"> Event page </a> on Facebook.  </span> <br/> </p> <br/> <b> Price for the workshop </b> <br/> <p> £10 early birds (until the 04/02) by paypal or bank transfer </p> <p> <span> £15 cash on the door </span> <br/> </p> <p> <span> £80 class + pandeiro </span> <br/> </p> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Venue </b> <br/> <p> Gibbs Green Tenants Hall, Dieppe Close, West Kensington, W14 9NN. </p> </div> </div> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:19:49 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/alua-pandeiro-workshop thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/dance-and-capoeira-workshops <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> As part of SUSU’s Culture Festival 2020, Southampton Capoeira Society invites you to the to take part in unique workshops to have a taste of Afro-Brazilian culture. </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> The classes will take place on the 15th March 2020, from 2-6pm at the University of Southampton. The focus will be on styles of Afro-Brazilian dance and Capoeira (beginners + intermediates) followed by a traditional Capoeira Roda. </p> <p> <span> The training will be done by two invited teachers: <a href="https://ricardoaxebrazuca.weebly.com/?fbclid=IwAR3--wUIj0G_3tujUMLelArM0-Nb-y0AWon02tFLSmHDPrV8NJ98OKf2CxQ" target="_blank"> Ricardo Axé </a>  and <a href="http://www.bristolcapoeira.com/" target="_blank"> Mestre Claudio </a> , each with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and spreading Afro-Brazilian culture around the world. Mestre Joãozinho from Southampton Capoeira Society (MarAzul) will be hosting the event. </span> </p> <p> <b> <br/> <b> Detailed Schedule </b> <br/> </b> </p> <p> 2 pm – Dance of Orixas <br/> <span> 3 pm – Capoeira Beginners <br/> </span> <span> 4 pm – Coco de roda and Samba <br/> </span> <span> 5 pm – Capoeira intermediate / Capoeira Roda </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <b> Venue </b> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <div> <div> <span> Activities Room, 4th Floor Building 42 (SUSU building), Highfield Campus, University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ. </span> </div> <div> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </div> <div> <b> Price </b> <br/> <p> All workshops are FREE for Southampton University Students, otherwise, prices are: <br/> <span> - Other students: £5 per workshop or £15 for everything. <br/> </span> <span> - Non-students: £7 per workshop or £20 for everything. </span> </p> Tickets are available through <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afro-brasilian-dance-workshops-tickets-90869608445?fbclid=IwAR2rgNF4SJ7-CxCMpbtgfUkpulIGi5LlQ_MEKleAtySpXowRqhb2khNYNpU" target="_blank"> Eventbrite </a> . </div> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:19:49 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/dance-and-capoeira-workshops dance,capoeira,workshops,afro-brazilian dance,southampton university thumbnail main image https://www.marazul.co.uk/celebrating-37-years-marazul <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> Once again we will be celebrating another year of the promotion and dissemination of our Afro-Brazilian culture around the world. </p> <p> It will be a great pleasure to have all our Capoeira Community present for another weekend of celebration. </p> <p> <span> All are welcome - Save the dates!  </span> <br/> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <b> Dates </b> <br/> <p> Friday 15th May 2020, 6pm - Sunday 17th May 2020, 7pm </p> <br/> <b> Venue </b> <br/> <p> Gibbs Green Tenants Hall, Dieppe Close, West Kensington, London W14 9NN, London, UK </p> <br/> <b> Special guests </b> <br/> <p> We will have a range of workshops with special guests, rodas, and plenty of time to party and enjoy the weekend! </p> <p> <b> <br/> More details </b> <br/> </p> <p> See the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1431000837047493/" target="_blank"> event page </a> on Facebook </p> </div> Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:19:49 GMT https://www.marazul.co.uk/celebrating-37-years-marazul thumbnail main image