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Capoeira coming to Alberni

A martial art that combines self defense, dance and funky music is coming to Port Alberni on this weekend at Char's Landing.
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Capoeira instructor Formiga Santos

Capoeira instructor Formiga Santos, who relocated to Port Alberni from Tofino a year ago, will give a beginners’ workshop on the Brazilian martial art this Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1 from 1–4 p.m. daily at Char’s Landing.

Capoeira combines dance and self-defence moves, and has a strong musical element.

Santos will teach capoeira classes at Eighth Avenue Elementary on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning in January.

For more info, please phone Rebekah McMaster at 250-724-2774 or e-mail seakoa@hotmail.com.