ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Browning, Barbara. Samba : Resistance in Motion. Indiana University Press, c1995.

This book combines and lyrical, personal narrative with incisive theoretical accounts of Brazilian dance cultures. In her book, Samba, she suggests that a dancing body articulates a political resistance that cannot be voiced in words. This book also covers the social history of the Brazilian national dance, samba. As Browning writes from a dancer's point of view, she relates issues or meaning, aesthetics, religion, and politics.

Capoeira, Nestor. Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game. North Atlantic Books. July 9,2002

This book covers the roots of the Dance-Fight-Game covers a broad range of topics -- philosophy, history, training -- related to the increasingly popular martial arts style. The author discusses capoeira's evolution from Brazilian street play into a way of life. The philosophy of capoeira, and the practical and spiritual benefits of that philosophy, are also discussed. Instructions and exercises in intermediate and advanced skills take up where the author's previous book left off. (There are also many black-and-white photos)

Almeida, Bira. Capoeira, a Brazilian Art Form: History, Philosophy, and Practice. North Atlantic Books. 1986 North Atlantic Books; 2nd edition. (c) June 1986

This book follows the life of Mestre Acordeon through his love of capoeira. It documents tradition starting in the streets of twentieth-century Bahia, and follows the spread of its popularity. Inside this book lies valuable meaning concerning ethnocultural tradition,s martial arts, and music.

http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/usr/h96b/h9650297/cap-basics.html

Capoeira Basics

This site includes descriptions of the Capoeira basic moves such as the Ginga, Handstand, Queda de Rins, Au, Au Malandro, Cocorinha, Queda de Tres, Queda de Quatro, Negativa (Position), Role, Chapa de Costas, Negativa (Takedown), Meia Lua de Frente, Macaco, S-Dobrado, Bencao, Ponteira, Meia Lua de Compasso, Queixada, Armada, Martelo, Martelo Rotado, Martelo Rotado (jumping), Escorao (Chapa), Rasteira, Cabecada, Escorpiao, Vingativa, Tesoura Angola, and Cruz. It then goes into describing style moves such as the Backflip, Headspin, Au de Costa, Macaco-Queda de Rins, Handstand whirling, Relogio, and Folha Seca

http://www.capoeiragear.com/

Capoeira Gear – goods for the game

This site includes all kinds of Capoeira gear with pictures and prices. It allows customers to order a variety of pants, t-shirts, skivvies, and accessories such as a fanny pack, foot care ointment, and necklaces online. It also advertises videos, instruments, and music along with “Capoeira Fighter” CD-Rom. There is a special section “just for chicks” and a clearance section. Lastly there is a tutorial that teaches how to make items and a link to various schools that teach Capoeira.

http://www.capoeirasj.com/

Capoeira of San Jose

This site includes general information about Capoeira such as its history, what it is, basic movements, “fun stuff”, and links to other Capoeira sites. There is also information about the Capoeira of San Jose that presents who the Master is, class information, the Academy, the Little Museum, and their ranking system. There is also a contact page for the public, and an on-line shopping system with Capoeira goods.

http://www.capoeira.com/planetcapoeira/

Planet Capoeira Magazine

This is a website of a magazine dedicated completely to Capoeira. It has News, Features, Columns, and Reviews. There is mailing list where the public can subscribe to the magazine along with an online store.

Nacao Capoeira

This site includes information about the history of Capoeira along with descriptions of basic movements. It also contains a history and rhythms and songs of the art.

http://www.capoeira.net/

Capoeira.net – welcome to Capoeira of Austin, TX

This site has a main focus on pictures of Capoeira that give a better visual of the actual moves. It contains other information about the history, a calendar for classes at the South Austin Recreation Center, songs, links, products, and contact information. But, the most prominent aspect of the site is the plethora of pictures showing dancers doing all different kinds of moves.

http://martialarts.about.com/cs/generalsites3/index.htm?iam=savvy&terms=%2Bcapoeira

Capoeira General Sites

This site includes links to other sites that contains a variety of information about Capoeira. There is a link to Capoeira glossary terms, musical intstruments that accompany Capoeira, and other details that describe this type of dancing.

http://martialarts.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capoeiraarts.com%2Farticles%2Fhistory.html

United Capoeira Association Capoeira: an Introductory History

This site includes a brief description of Capoeira which includes the historical background as well as its origins. It also talks about pre-republican Capoeira, and the Repressed Street Capoeira. This leads into descriptions of Capoeira Regional and Capoeira Angola, and Present Day Capoeira is also included. There are also notes from the author and a conclusion.