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On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.
Currently:
Capoeira Workshops Slated
Date:
Jun 10 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pmDescription:
Gravity-defying kicks, traditional music, and the fluid dance movements of capoeira will be combined in workshops for all ages in the African-Brazilian martial art this weekend. Treinel Kojo Johnson, an instructor from the D.C.-based International Capoeira Angola Foundation with 25 years experience, will lead classes in the art form, which blends self-defense with acrobatics, traditional music, and philosophy. Workshops are $10 each and capoeira CDs, songbooks, and berimbaus will be on sale. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to gain the full benefit.
Location:
Caribbean Dance Company on Church Street in Christiansted