About Our Center

Capoeira is for every body! Try a week of classes for only $20! Since 1988, for people of all ages and abilities, the NY Capoeira Center offers daily classes, teacher training, retreats. Want something fun to get in shape? Committed to becoming a master? The NY Capoeira Center is for…

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Capoeira Classes

Classes >> Capoeira

You never tried a Capoeira class before? Its been a while since you did your last class? Join our absolute beginner's class, 60 minutes of capoeira fundamentals. Experienced capoeirista? Looking for a group in NYC? Try our intermediate and advanced classes offered daily. Feel free to observe. Guests always welcome!

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Children's Capoeira Classes

Capoeira (cap-oh-we-rah) combines self-defense, dance, acrobatics, music. Try the first class free! Each year, for over two decades, we introduce thousands of children to the magic and benfits of capoeira. So much more than fitness for children, capoeira develops focus, discipline, respect, and leadership skills.

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New York Capoeira Center

Head Instructor

Welcome! I am Mestre Ombrinho, the founder & head instructor of the New York Capoeira Center. My amazing teaching staff and I are committed to sharing with you the unlimited benefits & magic of Capoeira.
Absolute Beginners Class

Capoeira is for every body. All Classes build, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination & rhythm while having fun.
Absolute Beginners classes are offered 6 days a week Monday - Saturday.
<< Sign up for your free trial class.
CAQ Festival

Monday July 26th - Sunday August 1st
Performance: maculele, capoeira, percussion, dance and graduation ceremony.
Prices and details to be announced...
CAQ Kids Festival

CAQ Children's Capoeira Festival Saturday June 19th, 1:00 - 3:00pm.
A performance of capoeira, maculele, and percussion and a graduation ceremony to honor the achievements of the children.
Admission $10: Adults | Children $5
Sunday Roda

Capoeira Angola Quintal invites you to our monthly roda, the last Sunday of every month, 3:00-5:00pm. This is also a great opportunity to observe Capoeira. See you there...

Welcome to New York Capoeira Center

The head instructor at the New York Capoeira Center is Master Michael Goldstein. Known in the Capoeira world as Mestre Ombrinho, he is famous for making the art of Capoeira accessible to people of all ages and abilities. He has taught Capoeira throughout the United States, Brazil, Europe, and Israel and lead workshops at colleges and universities including Sarah Lawrence, Harvard, Columbia, Swarthmore, Yale, John Hopkins, Drew, Rutgers, The New School among others.Learn more...

Capoeira Shirts

At New York Capoeira Center we have the finest quality t-shirts for training. All of our t-shirts are American Apparel and 100% cotton. Our Store will be available soon.

Capoeira Pants

We offer a selection of Capoeira pants for training both indoors and out. Our pants are made with flexible fabric for comfort during movement. Our Store will be available soon.

Other Products

CAQ Music CD Vol. 1
CAQ Festival DVDs
Berimbaus
Panderios

Our Mission

To inspire achievement, leadership and community through Capoeira to people of all ages and abilities.

Capoeira Angola Quintal

Founded in 2002 by Mestre Ombrinho, Capoeira Angola Quintal has organized many international Capoeira encounters in New York and Bahia Brazil. Learn More...

Afro Brazil Arts

Afro Brazil Arts is a non-profit youth development organization founded by Mestre Ombrinho. Since 1991, ABA has touched the lives of over one million youth through throughout the US and Brazil. Learn More...

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