Capoeira was developed as a Martial Art disguised as dance by Africans rebelling against their slavery in Brazil. Capoeira classes include dance moves, martial arts kicks and acrobatics.
Capoeira Mocambo applied for funding through the Crest Community Fund in a bid to start running classes in the Conwy Country Area. They had been running classes in Bangor for some time and were looking to expand into other areas. Funding from Crest Co-operative has helped them to achieve this.
Colin Daimond, group leader of Capoeira Mocambo, said: ‘We are very pleased to be able to provide some workshops in the County of Conwy. Over the years there has been a great response to work in schools but without the capital to get the ball rolling we have been unable to establish regular after-school classes. With this boost from Crest Co-operative we hope that this is the first step towards ongoing provision.”
More information about Capoeira Mocambo can be found on their website www.capoeiramocambo.co.uk or by calling Colin on 07773 798199.