Contra-Mestre Baiano’s Capoeira Journey and His Vision for Its Leaders

Amber Cifelli

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NEW HOPE, Pa. — Amidst the sudden rain downpour, I sat beside Kasey Sanders, also known as Contra-Mestre Baiano, in the Capoeira Morro Verde barn to learn about his capoeira journey. Without knowing him, I assumed he was a native Bahian—as his name indicates—but I was soon to find out his path was a lot more interesting than I imagined.

Capoeira at Montclair State University’s Luso-Brasilian Day

Rolha Capoeira

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First Annual Luso-Brasilian Day Celebration Promotes Cultural Awareness via the Montclarion:

Professor David Morgan, the instructor of the capoeira class, encouraged students to get involved in the dance by promoting the sense of fun and friendship, “Capoeira is a community where you make friends,” Morgan said. “You go to these clubs and get to meet new people.”