Our group was formed in September 2005 by Pão de Milho who solidified two significant groups in Exeter and Plymouth, creating a base for Capoeira Angola in Devon. We are affiliated with Mestre Marcelo Angola and his group from Brazil.

Angoleiros do Mar, Bahia

The Centro Cultural de Capoeira Angoleiros do Mar was founded on 5th March 1999, at Barra Grande, a fishing town situated on Itaparica Island, Bahia, Brazil. The Island of Itaparica is settled within 'All Saints Bay', the cradle of the Brazilian civilization, where successive generations of capoeiristas maintain the roots and traditions of Capoeira Angola, whilst influencing its history, philosophy and artistic movements.

The philosophy of Angoleiros do Mar encompasses responsibility for developing work at different levels, looking to elevate and develop the technical and theoretical knowledge of its capoeiristas. We use Capoeira as a valuable artistic and cultural resource, looking to deepen the development of the capoeirista, and re-establish an understanding of the value of the Master as a producer and transmitter of Brazilian culture and experience.

Mestre Marcelo Angola

Luiz Marcelo Santos Moraes, Mestre Marcelo Angola, was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil on 30th November 1965. He began practicing Capoeira Angola in August 1985, at Mestre Curio's school located in Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia.

Mestre Marcelo Angola received the title of trenel (trainer) in 1990; he became a Contra-mestre in 1994 and finally, in 1999, he was recognized as a Mestre (master).

Mestre Marcelo Angola founded the Centro Cultural de Capoeira Angoleiros do Mar. Marcelo works with Capoeira Angola to preserve its values and traditions, both within and outside Brazil, giving priority always to the artistic and cultural aspects of the Art form without compromising its characteristics.

 

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