Oi! We’re ilê de palmares, a capoeira group located In New York City. Take a look around & don’t be shy.
ilê de palmares (e·lay / g / pal·mar·es) means “house of the Palmares” and was founded by Contra-Mestre Omi and Professor Caimãn.
Capoeira (cap·o·ei·ra) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance. It was created in the 16th century by enslaved Africans in Brazil who used it to liberate themselves.
We hold classes almost every day of the week at a variety of locations throughout New York City, for both adults and children. Beginners and advanced students are welcomed.
ScheduleClasses are held in Long Island City, Queens; Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Lower East Side, Manhattan; and Flushing, Queens.
ContactCapoeira is life.
30
Years of
Capoeira
Contra-Mestre Omi has over 20 years of experience empowering both youth and adults through Capoeira.
New Students
Ready for an experience of your life? Our classes are an hour and a half which consist of a warmup, stretching, basic Capoeira movements, music and games. Arrive to class with comfortable clothing, a bottle of water and a smile ?
Class Schedule
We have classes in Manhattan, Brooklyn (Williamsburg), and Queens (LIC & Flushing). Kids classes are held at the LIC and Flushing YMCA. To get more details on class times and pricing please visit our class schedule page.
Who are we
We are a community of like-minded individuals who support each other and strive towards understanding our true potential. Together, we are committed to a lifetime journey of mental, physical and spiritual growth.
Our Teachers
Our teachers are leaders in the Capoeira community. They focus on empowering their students to reach their highest potential, while advancing the artform of Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian culture throughout the world.
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