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Capoeira Dendê Arts serves as a hub for capoeira education, apparel, and products in Newark, NJ. The business offers in-person capoeira instruction, online training guides, and high-performance capoeira uniforms called abadas. The studio is run by Chris "Calado" Rodriguez, a capoeira teacher with over 20 years of experience in the art form who also works as a web developer. The business aims to make capoeira accessible to people balancing work and training by providing multiple learning avenues and quality gear designed for the sport. The approach centers on meeting students at their individual fitness levels while emphasizing the flow, movement, and cultural aspects of capoeira. Classes are tailored to accommodate participants with varying experience, supported by supplementary videos, documents, and learning materials. The online training guide draws on two decades of experience, books, workshops, and courses to structure progression from foundational concepts through advanced improvisation. The abadas are manufactured with performance in mind, featuring four-way stretch fabric, tapered fit, elastic waistbands, and zippered pockets designed for comfort during training. Services include: • In-person capoeira classes with instruction at multiple skill levels • Online capoeira training guide covering foundations, acceleration, and improvisation • Custom-designed abadas with performance features • Blog content covering capoeira movement, music, culture, and community • Songbook resources • Bulk orders of capoeira uniforms and gear
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