Professor Recruta - DanceVersity Faculty
Professor Recruta (Chris Montiel) has been practicing Capoeira for 15 years. He is a well known capoeirista nicknamed “Recruta” who was graduated “Formado” in 2005 by the United Capoeira Association (UCA), an internationally recognized capoeira school. For his work as a teacher of children and adults of all levels, Recruta received the title of “PROFESSOR” granted by the UCA founders Mestre Acordeon, Mestre Rã and Mestra Suelly.
As an
accomplished teacher who knows how to attend the needs of
different students, Professor Recruta regularly teaches
workshops for various schools around the US and has been
privileged to be invited to teach seminars internationally
in Korea and Mexico.
One of the things that I love most about teaching is that look on someone's face when they unlock a door in their head... that moment when their face says: "I get it !”
website: United Capoeira Association - About Professor Recruta
About Capoeira
Capoeira is a dynamic expression of Afro-Brazilian culture. Capoeira is an art form that involves movement, music, and elements of practical philosophy. One experiences the essence of capoeira by playing a physical game called jogo de capoeira (game of capoeira) or simply “jogo”. During this ritualized combat, two capoeiristas (players of capoeira) exchange movements of attack and defense in a constant flow while observing rituals and proper manners of the art. Both players attempt to control the space by confusing the opponent with feints and deceptive moves. During the jogo, the capoeiristas explore their strengths and weaknesses, fears and fatigue in a sometimes frustrating, but nevertheless enjoyable and challenging process of personal expression, self-reflection, and growth.
"a dance-like fight a fight-like dance a song a way of life!"
-Mestre Acordeon
