Mestre Alegria and Instrotura Aide are extremely rare people. They are super talented, kind and welcoming, and seem to inspire a sense of community wherever they go. Because of the kind of energy they create and attract, there is 0 toxicity in the community of this group. The community includes a wide range of skill levels, with some practicing for decades and some just starting, and yet each class is created in a way that beginners can feel welcomed while more advanced capoeiristas hone their skills - everyone gets challenged! The classes are thoughtfully designed - you can tell that Mestre Alegria thinks a lot about how the class will build and relate to other classes and how to teach and correct technique so that people can follow. There is a foundations class (which focuses on perfecting particular moves and techniques, including advanced ones, as well as simple combinations) and a combination class (which trains combination and flow) as well as a longer Saturday class that includes plenty of time to work music and skills in the roda. Classes are 1.5 hours, or 2 hours on Saturday. There is also a kids class! Both Mestre Alegria and Instrotura Aide encourage cultural learning and bring a lot of wisdom. Every class or roda, the energy will leave you feeling better than when you came in - come by and get addicted, make your life more beautiful!
