admin posted on septiembre 09, 2008 01:21

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art/dance/game combination that involves spinning high kicks and flowing footwork. Though exact origins aren't known, it was likely developed several hundred years ago by slaves in Brazil who disguised their fights as a dance.
At the festival, the crowd sang along as a pair of performers weaved past each other, feet flying.
"Since we're having fun, we try not to kick each other," Greis said.
Several capoeira groups were at the festival, as well as traditional dancers and singers on a main stage.
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