https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/home daily 1.0 2026-06-12 https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/music daily 0.75 2021-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621169313827-XXWWKLNM8Q4KGNAY9SKM/roda-250x200.jpg Music - Capoeira music Music is an essential part of Capoeira tradition. Combining singing with percussion, Capoeira music provides energy and rhythm to the game. Tales are told through songs sung in Portuguese, which convey Brazilian history and the history of Capoeira. Capoeira songs tell stories based on the every day life of Capoeiristas. This is an important oral story telling tradition as it informs new Capoeira learners of past Capoeira developments – important description of the life of older players which often isn’t captured nor included in history books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621169409601-RUD13QDU56GHTZIDHDKH/mestre-sombra-250x200.jpg Music - The Bateria Capoeira songs convey a range of emotions: sad songs, funny, ironic, wise and informative to the player. Capoeira music is used to involve all the participants in the Roda with an enchanting and captivating rhythm. At the London School of Capoeira we use the eight traditional instruments: three different size berimbaus, two pandeiros, one reco reco, one agogo and one atabaque. Each instrument has a set position in the orchestra of the Roda which is called “Bateria”. The main instrument, the berimbau (a one string instrument with the shape of a bow) is played by the most senior person present at a Roda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621169591285-3DE3AEMUM53PA1LYQIJ2/intruments1-250x200.jpg Music - Other instruments All the other instruments are complimentary to the berimbau. The tempo is set by the master berimbau and the person who holds it will also lead the singing. The first type of song sung in the Roda is a solo called a ladainha (lament). When a master is singing a ladainha, the first Capoeiristas to play enter the circle and listen to the song in a squatting position at the Pé do Berimbau (foot of the berimbau). Once the master finish singing the ladainha, the next type of song, called corrido, is sung with the participation of the chorus. The players then take it in turns to enter the circle and play. If you have any questions please see our FAQ section or contact us. https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/progressing-as-a-capoeirista daily 0.75 2022-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621188866761-HJ3WC68AST5KMSJBT3UP/M+Marcos+at+at+LSC+grading+ceremony.JPG Progressing as a Capoeirista - Batizado grading ceremony A capoeira batizado is a celebration in which capoeiristas are graded by experienced Masters and during which live Capoeira music, the “Roda” (the circle of Capoeira), and the jogo de Capoeira (the game), all contribute to a vivid and exhilarating cultural event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1626700005013-P7BJL8F9FQK4LSK00U9J/Contra+Mestre+Rachael+and+Mestre+Sombra Progressing as a Capoeirista - Choosing a Capoeira style and school When students identify themselves with a style of Capoeira, he or she will develop their technique, knowledge and discipline within their chosen Capoeira school. A student will be invited to participate in their first batizado after an initial period of training and then subsequently after that when they have demonstrated dedication and progression to a more advanced level in capoeira. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624714922878-FWT5GC6X6TT2SPID9EBV/IMG_7096.JPG Progressing as a Capoeirista - Your first belt (of many….) After participating in the roda you will be awarded a coloured belt that signifies your level of accomplishment within your Capoeira school. The London School of Capoeira Herança follows the Belt system of the Brazilian Confederation of Capoeira. Learn more about our grading system in about the school. 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About the LSCH Master Silvia Bazzarelli and Master Marcos dos Santos, both graduates of the Association of Capoeira Senzala, Santos, Brazil, have been running the London School of Capoeira since 1988. The school was the first official Capoeira school established in the UK. By 1991 master Silvia was running a full-time training studio dedicated to Capoeira, the first of it’s kind in Europe, based in Highbury Grove. Islington, London, UK. In 1992 Master Marcos joined Master Silvia as one of two LSCH directors. In 1993 Passo Co performing company was launched by the School to explore the skills of experienced Capoeiristas, capture the spontaneity of Capoeira movement and perform choreographed pieces in theatres. In 1995, the School achieved Registered Charity status, and in September 2000 the School opened a full-time space for Capoeira in Finsbury Park, North London, where the LSCH has been running its services for the last 21 years. The London School of Capoeira Herança masters and Instructors believe that Capoeira is open to everyone who wishes to learn the art form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1627573595546-M1GAPYCT7OZTRTZNZOBC/Belts+UPDATED.jpg who-we-are - Capoeira belt system The London School of Capoeira Herança follows the Brazilian Confederation of Capoeira belt system. Capoeiristas are awarded their first or a more advanced belt according to their level, dedication and progress. At the end of the seven years, training uninterruptedly, the student becomes a solid Capoeirista, with knowledge in all aspects of the art form of Capoeira; physical training, music, Capoeira fundamentals and history of the art form and of her/his own school. The Formado Capoeirista can begin to teach Capoeira under the guidance of her/his Capoeira master. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1626705794900-Y79G2K1JUYAVZREG3887/mestres.jpg who-we-are - The path of a Capoeira Master The belts which are awarded at this level required more responsibility, knowledge and experience from the “Capoeira”. It is a path of patience, focus and love for the art form. We believe that there is mutual respect from Master to the student and from the student to the Master during the practice of Capoeira. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1626702007168-JXFBXWZV0ITM3CJB3L4L/ethos.jpg who-we-are - LSCH Students As part of our tradition, we believe that students should follow a style of Capoeira during their first 7 years of training, in order to absorb the school's ethos, approach and knowledge of game. By following the LSCH ethos, students are asked to wear the uniform, which is a symbol of unity and belonging. The ABADA does not make or represent a good student, but a good student represents the ABADA. The LSCH Capoeira style is fluid, artistic, non martial but self-defense effective. We believe in overcoming difficulties by maintaining regular and consistent practice and dedication - step by step, building strength, confidence and self-motivation. The student who wishes to follow the LSCH belt system is required to attend both; music and movement lessons. https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/who-we-are/passocodance monthly 0.5 2021-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625657171924-2UB7M4ZWYER41J05HJB8/Passo+2.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Passo Co Passo Co have developed and strengthened the concept of Capoeira as an art form, dance and expression through choreographed works, traditional performances and workshops exploring the relationship between the traditional and the contemporary Capoeira forms. The company was established in 1993 by Silvia Bazzarelli and Marcos dos Santos. Together, they have created 8 productions including “Morte do Capoeira”, “Maré”, “Arid Land”, “Play Low”, “Capoeira Is”, “Baker Street 5”, Waterloo 3 and “Long Haul”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625657396543-L7KFMPNFXKV6AENAB898/passo+4.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Passo Co’s work Passo Co´s directors, Silvia Bazzarelli and Marcos dos Santos, are both qualified Capoeira masters and their extensive work and experience have been reflected upon Passo Co productions. Passo Co’s movement language and physicality are simply tools however complicated and skilled they may seem. These are used to create ideas, stories and interaction with the audience. We aim to reach the audience with new visual experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625657570398-SOUILAXPV5GNETGO8QNZ/Passo+3.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Educational work Passo Co collaborate with the London School of Capoeira Charity: providing Traditional and Contemporary Performances, After School clubs”, Introduction to Capoeira”: Package for schools, Scholarship scheme, Work with youth groups https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625658260689-YIS8SPI7THJ2F0Z3D3KV/Awards+for+all+ceremony.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Passo Co’s Commercial Work Passo Co’s commercial work aims to supply the businesses with a new idea or message. “This display of gravity and well-oiled virtuosity was impressive” The Stage newspaper Some of PASSO CO commercial work NOKIA, ELIZABETH ARDEN, BRITISH GAS, PATEK PHILLIPE, LEBANON 2000, FIREFLY, VFC CAMERAS, THE NATIONAL LOTTERY, WWF and THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625860667066-V03W5TDOHJOKHXDCJGAU/Passo+co+1.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625859860482-EJGAA1I2BVMCDE63X3X1/Baker+str.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625833622055-V233TTUJB3YUQV6MJBXT/play+low.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625834125682-QF2DJVWP5Y17VVHZIND2/mare.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625834604195-CXZXORDEG8UXSVSB7YDF/CapoeiraIs33.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625835058820-6CCR6GLFNKVQ7B800SO1/sylvia_marcos_arid_land+2.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625838835289-XHPOPHFLOBBAGIIEORZJ/morte_do_capoeira_de_rins.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625839820793-U39LQT5NPOWMM2MBLXAJ/Silvia.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Choreographer Silvia Bazzarelli Silvia’s performing work with Passo Co and The London School of Capoeira in this country and abroad will include some of the venues below: The Barbican Centre, the Jazz Café, the Common Wealth Institute, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Drill Hall Theatre, Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadlers Wells, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, at various Womad Festivals in England, Spain, Italy and the USA, the Glastonbury Festival, the Theatre Academy of Finland, the Notting Hill Carnival, the Edinburgh Festival, the Duke’s Theatre, Lancaster, Riverside Studios, London, The Mill Theatre, Oxford, the Jackson’s Lane Theatre, London, The Phoenix Theatre, Leicester, The Tabernacle Theatre, London, at the Lebanon 2000, Lebanon, The Dome, London, amongst many other Venues all over England And Europe. Performed for the following Companies The Holiday Inn, Oxford, Elizabeth Arden launch, London, Nokia Mobile Launch, Paris, British Gas Launch, London, the Brazilian Embassy – Brazil 500 at the Dome, The Maritime Museum, WWF, amongst others. TV Work – Short Capoeira demonstrations for TV: Transworld Sport (Cable), Motormouth (TVS), 01 for London, Global Jukebox (Cable), Under the Moon (Channel 4), Activ8 (BBC), The Big E (Channel 4), What’s up doc? (ITV), Dilly Downtown Entertainers (ITV), Selina Scott Show (ITN), the Eleventh Hour (BBC), 01 Channel (Cable and Nation Wide live TV), BBC Blue Peter. Short feature films The film “Capoeira Quickstep” by Roberto Mader (Channel 4 in 1992), Dance 4 Series (Channel 4) Capoeira Diaspora (British Film Institute) Commercial for TV and Cinema: Nokia 8 Mobile 2000 and Nokia N8 Mobile 2011. Teaching Experience Master Silvia has run extensive Capoeira workshops at venues all over England and Europe, including the Iuna Academy, Berlin, the Paname Academy of Paris, Dartington College of Arts, The Drill Hall Arts Centre, The London Contemporary Dance School and the Commonwealth Institute. A summary from 1985 – 2007 Teaching Assistant Instructor to Master Sombra at the Senzala Academy of Santos, Brazil. Capoeira Music Workshops for children at The Venture Centre, Notting Hill. One month workshop at The Theatre Academy of Finland The Laurie Booth Summer Schools Master Silvia ran a successful series of workshops for disabled people at The Ark Project at South hill Arts Centre, Bracknell. Employed by director David Freeman to choreograph fight scenes for his production of Le Morte d’Arthur. Taught Capoeira at Rivca Rubin’s 5th New Dance Summer Schools. Received Arts Council grant to run a series of ‘Capoeira and Dance Performance Workshops’. The Alternative Skills Workshops, Yorkshire Dance Centre Cambridge Summer Project, Mumford Theatre Citymoves Dance space, Aberdeen Bristol Community Dance Centre Residency, Nottingham – Springboard 94 International Workshop Festival, Nottingham Stamping Ground Capoeira Residency for One World Festival, Kirklees Advisor on Capoeira to the director David Glass for his production of ‘The Mosquito Coast’ Series of Capoeira workshops for the Dance Spring, Dance 4, Nottingham. Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Lemon Tree, Spring 95, Aberdeen Performers Energy, International Workshop Festival The Alhambra Studio Theatre, Bradford Capoeira workshops for the Volcano Theatre, Wales Ballroom Blitz, Southbank World Food Summit – WOMAD, Rome, Italy WOMAD, Las Palmas, The Canary Islands Residency at the secondary school, Swansea, London https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625840231387-3XPD3ALJ7FVG14PBEE4T/Marcos+15.jpg who-we-are - Passo Co dance company - Marcos dos Santos Capoeira master and performer Master MARCOS’s performing work in the UK and abroad will include: The Barbican Centre, the Jazz Café, the Common Wealth Institute, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Drill Hall Theatre, Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, at various Womad Festivals in England, Spain, Italy and the USA, the Glastonbury Festival, the Theatre Academy of Finland, the Notting Hill Carnival, the Edinburgh Festival, the Duke’s Theatre, Lancaster, Riverside Studios, London, The Mill Theatre, Oxford, the Jackson’s Lane Theatre, London, The Phoenix Theatre, Leicester, The Tabernacle Theatre, London, at the Lebanon 2000, Lebanon, The Dome, London, The Dance Xchange, Improvised Music, Dublin, amongst many other Venues all over England And Europe. Performed for the following Companies VFC Cameras, The Holiday Inn, Oxford, Elizabeth Arden launch, London, Nokia Mobile Launch, Paris, British Gas Launch, London, the Brazilian Embassy – Brazil 500 at the Dome, The Maritime Museum, WWF, amongst others. TV Work – Short Capoeira demonstrations for TV 01 for London, Under the Moon – channel 4, Activ8 – BBC, The Big E channel 4, Dilly down town entertainers – ITV, Selina Scott show – ITN, the Eleventh hour BBC, 01 Channel – Cable and Nation Wide live TV, BBC Blue Peter. Short feature films Dance 4 Series (Channel 4) Capoeira Diaspora (British Film Institute) Commercial for TV and Cinema: Nokia 8 Mobile 2000 and Nokia N8 Mobile 2011 Teaching Experience Master Marcos has run extensive Capoeira workshops at venues all over England and Europe, including the Iuna Academy, Berlin, the Paname Academy of Paris, Darttington College of Arts, The Drill Hall Arts Centre, The London Contemporary Dance School and the Commonwealth Institute. A summary from 1985 to 2007 Assistant Instructor to Master Sombra at the Senzala Academy of Santos, Brazil. The Alternative Skills Workshops, Yorkshire Dance Centre Cambridge Summer Project, Mumford Theatre Citymoves Dancespace, Aberdeen Bristol Community Dance Centre Residency, Nottingham – Springboard 94 International Workshop Festival, Nottingham Stamping Ground Capoeira Residency for One World Festival, Kirklees Series of Capoeira workshops for the Dance Spring, Dance 4, Nottingham Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Lemon Tree, Spring 95, Aberdeen Performers Energy, International Workshop Festival The Alhambra Studio Theatre, Bradford Capoeira workshops for the Volcano Theatre, Wales Ballroom Blitz, Southbank World Food Summit – WOMAD, Rome, Italy WOMAD, Las Palmas, The Canary Islands Residency at the secondary school, Swansea, London Workshops for the Arts World Wide Feet First Residency for the Leicester Raw Talent Workshops for the Swindon Dance Co Residency at Camden Community School Residency for the secondary school Bow Series of workshops for the Dance Xchange, Birmingham Series of workshops for the Greenwich dance Agency Series of workshops for the Joyvana Davies Dance Company Capoeira Workshop at Museum of London, as part of Brasil 500 International Workshop Festival Residency, Coventry. Passo Co’s collaborations Passo Co collaborate with the London School of Capoeira providing traditional and contemporary performances, after School clubs”, “Introduction to Capoeira” package for schools and scholarship for young people. https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/who-we-are/lsc-charity monthly 0.5 2021-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625655921690-7QYKLICEI0JZ54WWI1E5/Picture+House.jpg who-we-are - Charity work - London School of Capoeira Charity The London School of Capoeira Charity was established in 1995 to promote Capoeira as a cultural instrument as well as an educational tool. The charity reaches out to communities and individuals, facilitating joyful learning experiences of one of the most popular and enriching elements of the cultural heritage of Brazil, Capoeira. Capoeira is a Brazilian art form, incorporating diverse elements of African culture including dance, music, self-defence & acrobatics. Capoeira has travelled around the world, in the form of a game, thriving as an expression of life and resistance. It is an amazing art form with the capacity to truly inspire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625655625219-794LRVQUKCG8VYC7OOX0/schools+3.jpg who-we-are - Charity work - Benefits for Participants Capoeira is an art form which fosters health, fitness, self-expression and personal development. It is a great activity for school groups and links to different academic subjects. Our school clients have used LSC Capoeira to: promote the learning of Modern Foreign Languages (language of the art form is Portuguese), black history, healthy living, share carnival and Brazilian culture, expand the dance curriculum, invigorate school celebrations and as part of pupil enrichment programmes. LSC projects with families and children pass on direct skills, promote healthy living and the social and physical benefits of “joining in”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625655162865-T78D9TDQQADFE8DUVAS9/schools+2.jpg who-we-are - Charity work - 25 years experience LSC Masters have more than 25 years experience teaching Capoeira to adults and children. They combine the highest levels of skill in Capoeira with professional standards and a genuine passion to share and educate. London School of Capoeira Instructors have a minimum of 7 years continuous Capoeira training. London School of Capoeira Masters and Instructors, all have up to date CRB checks and appropriate insurance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625930886280-472HLGVS1R06ZNPWF3BF/Capoeira+2.jpg who-we-are - Charity work Nicola Griffiths Creative Agent – A New Direction I recently worked with Marcos and Silvia on an enquiry school project for the Creative Partnerships programme. I was excited to work with them as I had experienced their training myself on their beginners course at LSC and had found their commitment to the art of Capoeira hugely inspiring. I had the opportunity to visit one of the sessions in school and found that their shared knowledge and experience of over 20 years each provided an excellent platform for the students to participate on a variety of levels. I would highly recommend working with the LSC on any project as their professionalism and enthusiasm for Capoeira and for project planning enabled a wonderfully smooth transition from an initial concept into a reality. Thank you both for you hard work and continued commitment to both Capoeira and education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625931961494-UMOJZCHIBXB72QSSHJGP/charity66.jpg who-we-are - Charity work Richard Cohen Holloway Secondary School, Islington, London. Thank you very much for the performance and workshop you and Marcos presented yesterday at our school. It was impressive and was perfect for reinforcing what they have been studying in History. I have had a lot of positive feedback from the students who attended. The History teacher will be using the materials we developed here as well as information on your website to create some folow up work with his classes in KS3 as part of the school’s Black History Month celebrations. Sam Smith Head of Drama - Harris Boys, East Dulwich, London Your practitioners were knowledgeable, approachable and were able to teach the boys quickly in order to make maximum use of the time. I am excited at the prospect of starting an extra- curricular Capoeira workshop at the earliest opportunity. https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/who-we-are/school-values monthly 0.5 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625648592975-IABFUGVACMX0U7BY0CRN/L_School_of_Capoeira_236+2222.jpg who-we-are - School Values The London School of Capoeira masters and instructors believe that Capoeira is open to all - the young and the old, the strong and the strong to be. We value discipline, dedication and respect between Capoeiristas. We value Capoeira tradition and integrate Brazilian culture to our lessons via the practice and study of Capoeira. We celebrate diversity and equality and offer opportunities for learning the art form in a friendly and positive environment. https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/who-we-are/instructors monthly 0.5 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621452362910-KB8LYJG8CHOQ2EGI043F/LSC-instructors-2.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Rachel Lewsley Contra Mestre Awarded the Instructor belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: October 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1622978203776-5GC0WW5XQCJOBYV71R9L/Caterina-Violi.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Caterina Violi Capoeira Instrutora Awarded the Instrutora belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: November 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621452395806-EUQ84UBK7QNH13KJZ21U/Richard-Denny.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Richard Denny Capoeira Monitor Awarded the Formado belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: October 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621452748199-MPBB186D8ZPZ3LHR75W1/LSC-instructors-7.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Jonny Allams Capoeira Instrutor Awarded the Formado belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: October 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624713459168-Z3I93AOSDY37WTCKSR98/_C3A8289+%28Custom%29+%282%29.JPG who-we-are - Instructors - Carolina Bazzarelli dos Santos Capoeira assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621452928130-FXVHBCVK155FUS3VFXGQ/LSC-instructors-4.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Faisal Sartaj Capoeira Monitor Awarded the Monitor belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: June 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624713128912-TNSOECUDZIMQ8KVS2GOT/LSC-instructors-1.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - David Wallis Capoeira Formado Awarded the Formado belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: November 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621453803794-FH0JFLQPV3N3IMBJR8LE/LSC-instructor-10.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Agnes Folkestad Contra Mestre Awarded Contra Mestre belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: October 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621453832250-HGHCNCDI8APL7S8CN3OG/Andrew-Tilling.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Andrew Tilling Capoeira Monitor Awarded the Formado belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: June 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621453955180-BH8FP3ZFPH93RB0UFSCP/LSC-instructors-5.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Gerard Taylor Contra Mestre Awarded the Contra Mestre belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: October 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621453970747-B1GXCNJKOY6DI5TAQT1H/Lsc-instructors-3.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Jacob Rety Capoeira Instrutor Awarded the Monitor belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: September 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1621453868303-SOFYO8DEEBO590H6Y2WW/Lsc-Instructors-9-1.jpg who-we-are - Instructors - Anthony Early Capoeira Instrutor Awarded the Instructor belt at The London School of Capoeira Batizado: October 2010 https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/who-we-are/masters monthly 0.5 2021-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624713617911-U2JWCGS0QT04RS5N97LD/Silvia-960x614.jpg who-we-are - Masters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624713647433-X6FV7B7DVFTCGGPRH8LK/M+M.jpg who-we-are - Masters https://www.londonschoolofcapoeira.com/who-we-are/origins monthly 0.5 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624715493858-Q801CR08KPA61M4JOV2O/_C3A8766.JPG who-we-are - Origins Master Sombra and Carolina at the LSCH in 2018 - 30 years celebrations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624887108660-FRESL9LR1V9DIP9IC69O/sil+and+Mar.jpg who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out Master Silvia and Master Marcos at the 2010 Batizado, Arts Depot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624971415092-2PHGUV9U2FW2HKSC5PVL/visit.jpg who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out LSCH visit to Senzala Academy, Santos, Brasil, Dec 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624715937761-MQ3FWGHF656QOVQMHX0K/Capoeira+2.jpg who-we-are - Origins LSCH base at Finsbury Park 2002 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624979174001-GX3TL9QZVIMPJVGISREY/LSC+1st+Batizado.jpg who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out First LSCH Batizado at the Highbury Round House summer of 1990. M Silvia in the centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624979314816-U3PP9O9GFD7KBP4LH65C/2nd+Batizado+1991.jpg who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out LSCH second Batizado 1991, Jacksons Lane Theatre, North London. M Silvia, M Sombra, M Ousado, M Beija-Flor and students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625503101961-1U7HU406Z8DH2TKU10E3/Master-Marcos--France.png who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out Mestre Marcos as guest master at Arte Negra Capoeira School, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1624980072034-320G311E9XLN3CR2M4D9/Batizado+2010.jpg who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out LSCH Batizado 2010, Arts Depot, North London. M Marcos, CM Rachael, M Silvia and students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6071b75946e5e609fc3b29da/1625503486900-HJC5J0T9Q8FZ4M0T67KQ/mermaid2_2002_gs.jpg who-we-are - Origins - Make it stand out London School of Capoeira Grading Ceremony at the Mermaid Theatre, 2002