UVAToday highlighted introduction to Capoeira, held on Nov 11, 2015 at the Contemplative Sciences Center. This event was co-sponsored by the Department of African American and African Studies, Carter G. Woodson Institute, and the Contemplative Sciences Center.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends dance, music, acrobatics, and spirituality, rooted in flow rather than fixed stances. Guilherme Lemos with the Department of African American and African Studies and UVA's Carter G. Woodson Institute graciously invited Mestre Onirê and Professor Saci to introduce students to this historic and mystic art form that has captivated millions for centuries.
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“This is part of a larger goal of mine to connect my students to more of the Charlottesville community,” Lemos said. “It also connects to a class I’m currently teaching on Afro-Brazilian thought, body, space and memory.”
It’s also in line with the Contemplative Sciences Center’s mission to engage both students and the community.
“We were thrilled to hold the workshop here at the Contemplative Commons – to be able to share the benefits of this unique cultural experience and practice with the community already familiar with it, and to a wider audience,” said Ellen Daniels, Contemplative Sciences Center assistant director of communications.