• Group Senzala North East
    Group Senzala North East
    Teaching Capoeira in the North East of England since 1994
  • Rio de Janeiro
    Grupo Senzala de Capoeira
    Founded in 1963 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Berimbau
    Music is an integral part of Capoeira
    Learn to play the instruments such as the Berimbau - the single string bow which controls the "game" of Capoeira.

 

Welcome to GroupSenzala.co.uk, the Official website for the Capoeira Senzala clubs in the North of England.

We have been running since 1994 under the guidance of Mestre Gato, one of the founding members of the Grupo Senzala organisation - one of the biggest and well respected groups in Brazil.  We currently lead classes in Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham with Professor Tazmania and Instructor Caranguejo.

So... What is Capoeira?

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of Martial Arts, Dance, Game, Music and Acrobatics. It is one of the fastest growing sports world-wide and will help you to not only improve your fitness but also your balance, strength, agility, flexibility and co-ordination.

Capoeira is a FUN, SOCIAL and CULTURAL sport where EVERYONE is welcome!

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Latest News

Workshop with Mestre Gato

Mestre Gato is coming to toon! And to celebrate we will be running a workshop on the 12th of November.  The details of the event will be confirmed soon and all the relevant details put up on our events page so...

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No class tonight!

The class at Dance City tonight has been cancelled.  We will be back next week as usual.

However, if you still want to do some training tonight then a few of us are meeting up at the Bluebell in Sandyford at 6pm and are going to head to Heaton Park for some...

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About our classes

Our classes are open to everyone! - whether you are a complete beginner or have been playing Capoeira for years. Capoeira is an activity for the masses, not for the few!

We teach all aspects and styles of Capoeira in a fun and healthy environment. You will not only learn the movements of Capoeira but also the Music, Language and Culture of Brazil.

Come along to your nearest class and give it a try!

 

This Week...

Heaton Community Centre, Newcastle
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Professor Tazmania

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Dance City, Newcastle
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Professor Tazmania

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