2) CAPOEIRA

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Capoeira ?

The name is unique right ? Unique as well as the dance.  Capoeira is known for quick and complex moves,using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, spins, and highly mobile techniques. It's not an ordinary dance but it is a Brazilian martial art with its root originating in Angola and the Congo, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is usually referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazil mainly by West Africans, beginning in the 16th century.

On 26 November 2014, Capoeira was granted a special protected status as "intangible cultural heritage" by UNESCO.

Special Facts about Capoeira ?

• Capoeira improves coordination, cardio, muscle tone, musicality and teaches you a new language and culture other than it fun.
• You cannot seperate capoiera from music. The game is played based on the tempo and style of the music. the singing and musical instruments are used to play music.
• in Capoiera, maany movements are carried out while in a handstand position, often resembling modern Breakdance moves.
• The people who love to learn it will focus on the counter attacks, dodging and attack.

The best Capoeira video ever

The origin of the word "Capoeira" is as shrouded in mystery as the origin of the art itself. Although today Capoeira had a popularity around the world but it history is still a mysterious. So, nothing much history that we can share about this special dance.