Lipe Curioso

Capoeira is one of the few martial arts that is both led and shaped by its musicality. I love the idea that playing capoeira is the art of dancing in the midst of a fight. The instruments essential to this performance, cultural presentations, and the creation of a collective to promote capoeira are traditionally handcrafted and remain difficult to find outside of Brazil. When available in the United States, they are often prohibitively expensive. With the support of the New England Dance Fund, I will be able to assemble a Capoeira Bateria (a group of musicians trained to lead the rhythm and energy), allowing us to grow capoeira here on Cape Cod. This will create more opportunities for capoeiristas to dance, play, and represent Afro-Brazilian culture on American soil. The instruments are a critical component in making this possible.