Dance Program Presents

Capoeira Angola at Bard with Professor Tagan! 

"Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance with a liberatory purpose and strong musical tradition at its core. In this introductory class to Capoeira Angola, we will go over the fundamentals of movement and music that define the art form. Alongside physical training, we will sing songs and play the musical instruments of Capoeira. In addition to being a dance and martial art, Capoeira Angola is also, and maybe most importantly, a "game." Come ready to play, in loose-fitting clothes that you feel comfortable moving in, and ready to enjoy yourself."

Taganyahu Swaby is a professor of Capoeira Angola and an eastern medicine practitioner. Tagan has practiced the artf orm for more than two decades. Originally from Jamaica, Tagan first began training Capoeira Angola in Bahia, Brazil, in 2000. He has trained extensively with masters including Mestre João Grande. Mestre Boca Do Rio, and Mestre Alberto “Chorão” Nunes. He received the title of Professor from his Master, Mestre Chorão, in 2018. Tagan founded the group Acupe Do Brooklyn (formerly Angoleiros Do Brooklyn) in 2010 and has created, directed, and participated in presentations for Brooklyn Museum, Bam Dance Africa, Odunde Festival in Philadelphia, and the Brooklyn African Street Festival. Originally trained as a visual artist, Tagan also explores and celebrates Capoeira Angola in his award-winning Portuguese-Language films Se Safando and Flavio, and Through Printmaking.

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For more information, call 845-758-6822 x7970, e-mail [email protected],
or visit https://dance.bard.edu.

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Campus Center, Multipurpose Room

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