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If Cities Could Dance: Berkeley, CA / Capoeira (Part 1)

8 minutes 36 seconds

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This engaging episode of "If Cities Could Dance" takes us to Berkeley, CA, featuring the dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira. Since discovering capoeira, producer and presenter Chinwe Oniah, aka Aqualtune, along with capoeira master Ricky Lawson, known as Malandro, emphasize capoeira as a cultural legacy. The video covers its rich Afro-Brazilian history and its founding in Berkeley by Mestre Acordeon. They underline capoeira's unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music that fosters self-control, conflict resolution, and leadership skills. With influences from figures like Mestre Bimba, capoeira is celebrated as both an art form and an educational tool. This episode highlights the empowerment capoeira provides, especially within Black communities, promoting cultural awareness and resilience, making it relevant and enriching. It offers an immersive exploration into dance, culture, and identity, sparking curiosity and appreciation for diversity.