Calling ALL Youth!!! Capoeira Angola

Capoeira Angola
FICA Seattle presents: Youth IN Action
July 9 -- September 2, 2010
FICA Seattle Studio
Calling ALL Youth!!!
ages 14 - 18

Play Capoeira Angola. Sing. Dance. Make Music and Friends. Take the Stage. Explore Non-Violent Self Expression. Eat Free Food. Paint a Mural with a Professional Artist. Speak Out Against Violence. Play more Capoeira Angola!

This FREE program is made possible by the City of Seattle’s Small and Simple Neighborhood Matching Fund.

Location: Capitol Hill 10th & Union- 954 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

Youth in Action is a series of weekly classes, public service performances, and community building.

Mission:
Youth IN Action was developed to:
*Create a safe space for high school age youth to express anger, thereby fostering non-aggressive or violent behaviors. 
*Promote intergenerational culture, self expression, self knowledge and connected community through the exploration movement, music, and dance.

Core Components:
Learn the basic movements, music and culture of CAPOEIRA ANGOLA.  This includes dance moves that improve strength, balance and agility as well as playing instruments and singing in Portuguese.  Your teacher will be Contra Mestre Silvinho, who has over 20 years of experience.

Explore root causes and effects of anger, aggression and violence in our daily lives.  If you or someone you know has been a victim or perpetrator of violent behavior, learn some effective tools for change.
                                            
Build strong bonds with peers and community members.  The members of FICA Seattle will be sharing their knowledge and personal experiences with you.  Peer mentors will provide guidance and create a safe space.

Express yourself through dance and music in classes and at performances.  Often times, unexpressed emotions manifest in often uncontrollable outbursts; we encourage everyone to speak their truth and express themselves.

Design and create a 40 ft. mural.  All program members, with the guidance of a professional artist, will create a visual representation of the Youth IN Action experience outside of the FICA studio in Capitol Hill.

To Apply: Send an email with your name, age, phone number, and a brief response to the questions below to: ficayouthinaction@gmail.com

1. How did you hear about Youth IN Action?
2. What interests you most about Youth IN Action?