Capoeira is resistance turned into rhythm, and history turned into flight. Born among the enslaved Africans in Brazil, Capoeira disguised self-defense as dance to survive - and became one of the world’s most joyful, holistic martial art forms. The Capoeira Workout with Paula Verdino invites you into this living legacy: a full-body practice of Capoeira moves set to the authentic pulse of Mestre Bimba’s recordings. You’ll build strength, agility, and cultural reverence.

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Move Like History. Play Like Freedom.

The Capoeira Workout is a vibrant gateway into Capoeira—the Afro-Brazilian art form born in resistance, forged in rhythm, and lived as liberation in motion. Created by Paula Verdino (Instrutora Pimentinha), this open-level program honors Capoeira not as a martial art alone, but as a living tapestry of music, dance, acrobatics, song, and ancestral memory.

Enslaved Africans in Brazil disguised their self-defense training as dance to survive—and what emerged was one of the world’s most dynamic, holistic movement traditions. Today, Capoeira remains a celebration of resilience, community, and embodied joy.

What You’ll Experience:

✅ Foundational Movements, Taught with Care
 Paula breaks down classic Capoeira steps—ginga, esquiva, au, negativa, meia-lua—with clear, step-by-step instruction, emphasizing flow over force, and grace over gymnastics.

✅ Non-Stop Workout Sequences
 Progress from isolated moves to dance-like combinations set to the hypnotic pulse of traditional Capoeira music. These high-energy flows build:
 • Full-body strength & endurance
 • Core stability, balance, and coordination
 • Cardiovascular vitality—without impact or boredom

✅ Rooted in Authentic Tradition
 All music comes from the legendary Mestre Bimba’s recordings—licensed through the Fundação Mestre Bimba in Salvador, Brazil—so you move to the true heartbeat of Capoeira.

✅ Performance & Play
 Witness Paula’s solo Capoeira artistry and a live roda (game) with her fellow practitioners Lara Silva and Marie Viggiano—showing how movement becomes dialogue, and combat becomes conversation.

Perfect For:

• Beginners curious about global movement traditions
• Dancers seeking rhythmic complexity and full-body expression
• Fitness lovers wanting joyful, music-driven cardio
• Anyone drawn to movement with meaning, history, and heart

Because Capoeira isn’t just about what your body can do.
It’s about who you become when you move with courage, rhythm, and remembrance.

Why learn from World Dance New York?

For over 25 years, we’ve championed women’s solo dance as a path to embodied joy, cultural connection, and everyday magic. Our programs honor global forms with respect, authenticity, and accessibility—so you don’t just learn steps. You step into a legacy. Lifetime access. Cinematic clarity. All magic. All soul.