Gingarte Capoeira Chicago: Cord Braiding 101

Gingarte Capoeira Batizado July 18-21, 2013 http://gingartecapoeira.org/news/bati... Instrutor Urso Polar gives a crash course on cord braiding. This process can be used for any capoeira group that uses 4-strand braiding. For class/general info visit www.gingartecapoeira.org Founded in 1991, Gingarte Capoeira has grown into a thriving community of over 100 students and performers, many of whom have been with the school for over a decade. The focal point of our activity is the Gingarte Academy located at 1501 W. Chicago in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. Gingarte has also established satellite classes at other locations around the city. The Gingarte Academy offers a diverse range of classes focusing on Brazilian culture including capoeira, dance, music, and language. Gingarte trains and practices under the tutelage of Mestra Marisa Cordeiro, who ranks among the highest female capoeiristas in the United States. She is well respected both in the U.S. and Brazil as a pioneer for women in capoeira.