Promoting
Capoeira is a constant task. The dedicated work of the
London School of Capoeira masters has resulted in many
students, organizations and the media benefiting from
this art form. The School’s work is very extensive,
covering not only London but also the whole of Britain
and Europe , teaching workshops and seminars, performing
and demonstrating the art form.
Master
Sylvia and Contra Master Marcos, both graduates of the
Association of Capoeira Senzala of Master Sombra, Santos,
Brazil, established the London School of Capoeira in
1988, as the first official capoeira school in the UK.
In
1991, Master Sylvia and Contra Master
Marcos, both graduates of the Association de Capoeira
Senzala of Master Sombra, Santos, Brazil, opened the
first known full time Capoeira School in Europe.
In
1993, the School launched Passo a Passo
Co, a Capoeira performing company, which would explore
the skills and talent of experienced Capoeiristas, capturing
the inspired spontaneity of Capoeira movement and creating
a new language of performing art.
In
1995, the London School became a registered
Charity.
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Master
Sylvia Bazzarelli
Sylvia
Bazzarelli, born in Brazil , founded the London
School of Capoeira in 1988. She began learning
dance at the age of seven and continued until
her early twenties, began studding Capoeira at
the age of sixteen. Master Sylvia came to England
with the teacher’s belt and was given the
master belt by Master Sombra of the Associacao
de Capoeira Senzala eight years later in 1994
at the Jackson ’s lane Theatre at one of
the London School of Capoeiras Grading ceremony.
The Brazilian Confederation of Capoeira, Sao Paulo
, Brazil , recognizes Master Sylvia’s qualification.
Together with her partner Contra Master Marcos,
she formed in 1994 the performing company Passo
a Passo.
Teaching
Experience: Master Sylvia has run extensive Capoeira
workshops at venues all over England and Europe
, including the Iuna Academy, Berlin, the Paname
Academy of Paris, Dartington College of Arts,
The Drill Hall Arts Centre, The London Contemporary
Dance School and the Commonwealth Institute.
Performed
for: The Holiday In, Oxford , Elizabeth Arden
launch, London , Nokia Mobile Launch, Paris, British
Gas Launch, London , the Brazilian Embassy - Brazil
500 at the Dome.
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Contra-master
Marcos dos Santos
"When
I play Capoeira I feel well, both physically
and mentally and it is how I have found
the balance to eternal life..."
Contra-Master
Marcos dos Santos was born in Natal ,
Rio Grande do Norte , Brazil where he
started studying Capoeira at the age of
8. In 1991 he was invited by the London
School of Capoeira to join the school
as one of the directors and teachers.
The Brazilian Confederation of Capoeira,
Sao Paulo , Brazil , recognizes Contra-Master
Marcos’s qualification. Contra-Master
Marcos together with his partner Master
Sylvia formed the performing company Passo
a Passo in 1994.
Performed
for: Improvised Music, Dublin , The Dance
Xchange, VFC Cameras, The Holiday In,
Oxford , Elizabeth Arden launch, London
, Nokia Mobile Launch, Paris , British
Gas Launch, London , the Brazilian Embassy
- Brazil 500 at the Dome.
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Master
Sylvia’s and contra-master Marcos performing
work with Capoeira in this country and abroad
will include the Nokia
Mobile 2000 Commercial TV.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
12
June 2004- London School of Capoeira
10th Batizado
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Contact
details:
The London School of Capoeira
Units 1-2 Leeds Place
Tollington Park
London N4 3RQ
Further
info CLICK HERE
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