Contemporânea
Capoeira Contemporânea represents the evolution of capoeira in the modern era, blending elements from both Angola and Regional styles with influences from dance, acrobatics, and global martial arts. It’s a flexible, expressive, and highly creative approach that values individuality, innovation, and performance. Unlike more traditional schools, Contemporânea is often more experimental—adapting roda structure, music, and movement vocabulary to suit modern contexts. It thrives in urban studios, international festivals, and performance spaces, offering a dynamic entry point for practitioners worldwide. This school embraces both capoeira’s cultural roots and its future-facing transformation.
Contemporânea Essentials
About Contemporânea
This section introduces Capoeira Contemporânea as a modern, hybrid evolution of the art. Learn how it merges tradition with innovation to create a vibrant and inclusive capoeira experience.
Contemporânea History
Explore the emergence of Contemporânea in late 20th-century Brazil, its response to capoeira’s globalization, and the mestres who shaped its flexible identity.
Philosophy & Approach
Contemporânea values self-expression, versatility, and cultural fluidity. This section outlines how the school balances capoeira’s roots with the freedom to evolve across disciplines.
Techniques & Style
Discover Contemporânea’s broad technical range—from Angola-style cunning to Regional-style acrobatics. Emphasis is placed on adaptability, creativity, and musical responsiveness.
Traditions & Etiquette
While less formal than traditional lineages, Contemporânea maintains respect, ritual, and musical engagement. This section explains how etiquette is taught and adapted within modern rodas.
Uniform & Symbols
Contemporânea uniforms vary widely—often personalized with logos, colors, and cords that reflect both lineage and individuality. Learn how expression meets visual tradition here.
Weapons
Although not combat-oriented, Contemporânea may incorporate sticks, knives, or symbolic movements for theatrical or educational purposes. This section explores occasional use of props in context.
Ranking System
Many Contemporânea schools use a modernized cord system, balancing technical skill, teaching ability, and community involvement. Here you’ll learn how progression works in this open-ended model.
Contemporânea Glossary
A tailored glossary of terms unique to Contemporânea—blending classic capoeira vocabulary with contemporary slang, movement names, and musical innovations.
Notable Figures
Meet influential mestres and artists who shaped the Contemporânea movement—from Mestre Paulão Ceará to interdisciplinary performers who redefined capoeira’s reach.
Branches & Organizations
Explore the diverse groups operating under the Contemporânea banner worldwide. This section showcases how different schools express shared values while remaining creatively autonomous.
Competitive Format
Contemporânea is not sport-focused but embraces performance-based events, creative rodas, and technical showcases. This section outlines how skill is evaluated in dynamic and artistic contexts.
