ANGOLEIROS DO MAR DEVON, UK
Angoleiros do Mar Devon was formed in September 2005 by Christie (Trenel Pão de Milho) who founded the group here in Devon. Two significant classes were solidified in Exeter and Plymouth, forming a base for Capoeira Angola in Devon.
We are a non-profit organisation that aims to provide access to Cultural studies and promote healthy living through the practice of Capoeira Angola. Capoeira mixes acrobatics, dance, game play, movement, music, philosophy and rituals together to form an exciting physical Art form. We are affiliated with Mestre Marcelo Angola and his group from Brazil.
ANGOLEIROS DO MAR BAHIA, BRAZIL
The Centro Cultural de Capoeira Angoleiros do Mar was founded on 5th March 1999, at Barra Grande, a fishing town situated on Itaparica Island, Bahia, Brazil. The Island of Itaparica is settled within 'All Saints Bay', the cradle of the Brazilian civilization, where successive generations of capoeiristas maintain the roots and traditions of Capoeira Angola, whilst influencing its history, philosophy and artistic movements. The philosophy of Angoleiros do Mar encompasses responsibility for developing work at different levels, looking to elevate and develop the technical and theoretical knowledge of its capoeiristas. We use Capoeira as a valuable artistic and cultural resource, looking to deepen the development of the capoeirista, and re-establish an understanding of the value of the Master as a producer and transmitter of Brazilian culture and experience.
MESTRE MARCELO ANGOLA
Luiz Marcelo Santos Moraes, Mestre Marcelo Angola, was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil on 30th November 1965. He began practicing Capoeira Angola in August 1985, at Mestre Curio's school located in Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia.
Mestre Marcelo Angola received the title of trenel (trainer) in 1990; he became a Contra-mestre in 1994 and finally, in 1999, he was recognized as a Mestre (master).
Mestre Marcelo Angola founded the Centro Cultural de Capoeira Angoleiros do Mar. Marcelo works with Capoeira Angola to preserve its values and traditions, both within and outside Brazil, giving priority always to the artistic and cultural aspects of the Art form without compromising its characteristics.
TRENEL PÃO DE MILHO
Trenel Pão de milho (Christie) was born in Inverness, Scotland in 1978 and has had a passion for music and dance since an early age. Pão worked and lived in Mtwara, Tanzania, East Africa in 1998 where he developed his enthusiasm for cultural dance and African music.
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He first was introduced to Capoeira in 2001 and found great value in the art form. He began practicing Capoeira Angola with Mestre Marcelo Angola in 2004 and teaches in Devon for Angoleiros do Mar ( 'Players of the Sea' ). Pão has been providing Capoeira in the South West for the past six years.
Pão de milho (meaning 'bread of corn' ) was the Capoeira name given to him from his mestre. Pão has just been graduated to the level of 'trenel' (trainer) for the group, and although he is not from Brazil he shows great passion, understanding and respect for the Art form of Capoeira Angola. Pão has nearly 10 years experience in the art form and is greatful to the help & support from his capoeira family and master from Brazil.
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