| Monday | 7-9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 4-6pm |
| Thursday | 7-9:30pm |
| Friday | 7-8:30pm |
| Sunday | 11am-1pm |
| Closed: Tuesday & Saturday | |
|---|---|
Ginga Multicultural Arts Center
219 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara 805.637.5355
:: gingasb@hotmail.com
2008 Class Schedule
| CHILDREN'S PROGRAM | DAY | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Capoeira in Ojai located at 510 Park Rd. | Tuesday | 4:00-5:00pm | Prof.Chin | All Levels |
| Kids Capoeira 4y -6y - Located at 631 N. Milpas St. | Thursday | 4:15-5:00pm | Prof Chin | All Levels |
| Kids Capoeira 7y-12y | Wednesday | 4:00-5:00pm | Prof.Chin | All Levels |
| Teen Capoeira 13y-16y | Wednesday | 5:00-6:00pm | Prof.Chin | All Levels |
| ADULT CLASSES | DAY | TIME | INSTRUCTOR | LEVEL |
| Capoeira Music | Monday | 7:00-7:30pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Capoeira & Roda | Monday | 7:30-9:00pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Capoeira in Ojai - Located at 510 Park Rd. | Tuesday | 5:00-6:15pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Beginner Capoeira | Wednesday | 5:00-6:00pm | Prof. Chin | Beginning |
| Capoeira in Ventura- Located at 105 S. Oak St. | Wednesday | 7:30-9:00pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Beginner Capoeira | Thursday | 7:00-8:00pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Advanced Capoeira | Thursday | 8:00-9:00pm | Prof. Chin | Advance |
| Capoeira | Friday | 7:00-8:30pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Capoeira | Saturday | 11:15-12:45pm | Prof. Chin | All Levels |
| Brazilian Dance | Sunday | 11:00-12:15pm | Vanessa Isaac | All Levels |
Class Descriptions
CAPOEIRA MUSIC: Introduction to the capoeira instruments, rhythms and lyrics. Learn how to play Berimbau, atabaque and pandeiro.
BEGINNING CAPOEIRA: One hour and 15 minute adult class introducing new students to the intricacies of this Brazilian martial art. Builds on beginning students' basic knowledge of capoeira, and familiarizes students with the rhythm and music.
ADV CAPOEIRA: Adult class focusing on the game of capoeira, take-downs and integration of the Roda. Advanced students can improve their game and learn new techniques.
KIDS/TEEN CAPOEIRA: Children's class introducing them to the basic movement, balance, rhythm and instruments of capoeira.
BRAZILIAN DANCE: Adult dance class. Brazilian moves taught alongside live drums resulting in a high-energy workout. Combinations accommodate all levels.
Class Rates
Please make checks payable to Ginga. If the student's name is not on the check, please write it in the memo, along with the type of package you are purchasing.
Mailing address:
Ginga Multicultural Arts Center
PO Box 90624
Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0624
CHILDREN RATES |
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|---|---|---|
| Monthly (1 class per week) | $50 | |
| Ojai Capoeira 5 classes series | $60 | |
| ADULT RATES | ||
| Monthly Capoeira Unlimited *(includes SB and Ventura classes) | $100 | |
| Ventura monthly | $50 | |
| Ojai Capoeira 5 classes series | $60 | |
| Brazilian Dance - single class | $15 | |
| * must sign one year contract | ||
General Information
Information for Parents
- If your child is not registered, please arrive early.
- Children should wear form-fitting comfortable clothes to easily move in, no shoes are required.
- There is seating outside if you would like to wait quietly for your child.
- Children must wait inside the gate if being picked up after class.
Directions/Parking
- 101 N/S, exit Garden (turn towards the ocean), turn right on Yanonali, proceed two blocks and turn right onto Gray Ave. No sign currently, look for the tall green fence.
- Please do not park on Gray prior to 6:00pm, as there is limited parking for the surrounding businesses. There is ample parking on Montecito and Yanonali streets during the daytime hours. After 6:00pm, parking on Gray is permitted, without blocking business gates.
Ginga Staff Bios
Vanessa Isaac is a dancer, musician, dance instructor and a co-founder of Ginga. Vanessa first studied dance with the renowned Quasar Company in Brazil and went on to study Brazilian popular dances, hip hop, West African, Afro-Brazilian, capoeira and ballet. Vanessa has taught in Santa Barbara for the last eight years, where her Brazilian Dance class is well known for its intoxicating rhythms and live music.
Daniel Yoshimi "Chin", Prof. Chin (Sheen) was born in Santos, Brazil. He began his training in capoeira under the direction of Professor Eros in 1995. Two years later, driven by his passion for working with children and his love for capoeira, Chin began teaching children’s classes in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2000 Chin moved to Santa Barbara, CA. where he currently resides. Soon after Chin’s arrival it was apparent to Mestre Railson that Chin’s natural ability in working with people and his commitment to Capoeira Sul da Bahia should be used to help spread capoeira culture. With Mestre Railson’s encouragement and guidance Chin opened the first Capoeira Sul da Bahia academy in the USA in September 2000. Chin’s warm personality and clarity in teaching both children and adults quickly found a place in the Santa Barbara community and later in neighboring towns: Ventura (2004), Ojai (2005) and Carpinteria (2006). Yet his dedication to capoeira (and the community) did not stop there. In 2002 Chin spearheaded the Kids Low Income Program. It is a four month program for 20-30 low income children to train in capoeira to receive their cords/belts at the Batizado. In addition, Chin teaches capoeira to elementary students in after school programs. In January 2005, in partnership with Vanessa Isaac and Jessica Elledge, Chin opened Ginga Multicultural Arts Center. This is now the official home of Capoeira Sul da Bahia in Santa Barbara. The year 2005 was a huge accomplishment for Chin with the opening of Ginga, as well as receiving his instructor cordel. On July 2007 Chin received his Professor belt at the 3rd International Capoeira Sul da Bahia in Arraial D'Ajuda, Bahia-Brazil.
Workshops/Events
Please continue to check the web site for Workshop Updates.
February 15-17th Women Encounter in Santa Barbara hosted by Capoeira Sul da Bahia. More info go to www.capoeirasantabarbara.com