C is for Capoeira: The Basics of Capoeira from A to Z - Softcover

Henry, Randal; Aboelata-Henry, Manal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1736188887 ISBN 13: 9781736188880

Publisher: Community Intelligence LLC, 2022

Synopsis

C is for Capoeira will help you become familiar with capoeira words and sounds and connect them to capoeira movements.

More than just a capoeira based alphabet and numbers book, C is for Capoeira will make the sounds and sights of capoeira accessible to anyone who is not familiar with them, and engage readers at any stage of life.

Presented in the format of a children's book, C is for Capoeira uses letters, words, numbers, wonderful artistry and stunning illustrations to help new capoeiristas:

• Become familiar with capoeira music and movements
• Learn to count in Portuguese, and
• Connect what you've learned to capoeira movements, symbols and traditions.

C is for Capoeira invites you, your children, friends, family members and/or students to connect to capoeira by uplifting readers to become active, engaged, informed and knowledgeable capoeiristas. Get your copy today!

About this title

About the Authors

Keef Aura is a painter, poet and martial artist from Los Angeles. The themes of his work are spiritual in nature, acknowledging the re-emergence of a sacred paradigm. He sees art as the original technology-and the word "artist" as being synonymous with shaman or healer.Although Keef Aura is a graffiti artist at heart, he holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Education from Otis College of Art and Design. He has exhibited his works in various galleries, museums and streets throughout the U.S. His works of art have also been collected by people from every continent around the world.

Dr. Randal Henry was born in South LA and lives in the Crenshaw Community with his beloved wife Manal and their two children, Taj and Sadiq. He is the Founding CEO of Community Intelligence, an afro-centric research and health policy consulting firm, and the Executive Director of the Center for Healthy Neighborhoods.

Manal J. Aboelata is Deputy Executive Director at Prevention Institute, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing effective strategies to achieve health equity, prevent illness and injury, and ensure safe and healthy communities. She was baptized into the Capoeira Batuque family under Mestre Amen Santo. Manal lives in the Crenshaw District with her Coroa and family.

Keef Aura is a painter, poet and martial artist from Los Angeles. The themes of his work are spiritual in nature, acknowledging the re-emergence of a sacred paradigm. He sees art as the original technology-and the word "artist" as being synonymous with shaman or healer.Although Keef Aura is a graffiti artist at heart, he holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Education from Otis College of Art and Design. He has exhibited his works in various galleries, museums and streets throughout the U.S. His works of art have also been collected by people from every continent around the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Community Intelligence LLC
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1736188887
• ISBN 13: 9781736188880
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 110