Welcome to the Groovy Kids Club! My name is Ms. Yvonne and I'm looking forward to moving and grooving with your learners.  

In this course, the students will learn about Capoeira from Brazil via music and dance. You can expect a high-energy fusion of dance, martial arts, and acrobatics.  This is a fun introduction to the basic movements of Capoeira modified for children.  Learners will get a full workout while they practice body coordination, awareness, and mobility exercises.  

This class is a great way for ESL learners to practice English in action.  They can practice conversation at the beginning and end of class.  During class, they’re able to apply the vocabulary they’re learning in real-time.  Examples of vocabulary words they’ll learn are body parts and direction. 

We will always start the class with a time-in.  The time-in is a moment for everyone to bring their attention and focus to our class by stretching and breathing together. After we are warmed up, we will do exercises or drills standard to capoeira training ie. frog hops, gorilla walk, and crab walk. We'll then practice our foundational move, the ginga.  

Each week we will practice new capoeira basics and review fundamentals.  Students will learn how to play and maneuver in a roda (wheel/circle).

My teaching style is very intuitive, inclusive, fun, and high-energy.  I try my best to read the energy and comprehension levels of the students.  I adjust my lessons according to that reading.  Overall, I try my best to make the lessons fun and interesting.

During class, students will be muted. This helps with the sound quality and for the video to always be on the teacher so everyone can view the steps at all times. If there is a question, the student can always raise their hand and I will unmute the student. We will have moments during warm-ups and discussions where students will be able to interact. Toward the end of class, they’re welcome to ask questions. 

*Great option for those that homeschool looking for arts or P.E. option as it fulfills all of the requirements for P.E. standards.  Also great for those looking for extra-curricular or weekend activities!

There are no requirements or previous experience needed for this class.  

Week 1:  
-Chapa
-Esquiva
-Ponte

Week 2:  
-Negativa
-Rolé (roll)
-Handstand

Week 3:  
-Esquiva de Frente (front escape)
-Meia Lua de Frente (front round kick)

Week 4: 
-Queixada
-Au