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A traditional Capoeira experience in Newark, New Jersey
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Class Schedule
Kids 4 - 7: Tues & Thurs: 5:00pm
Kids 8 - 12: Tues & Thurs: 6:00pm
Special Needs: Mon & Wed 6:00pm
Teens: Mon, Wed: 7:00pm
Adults: Mon & Wed 8:00pm
Adults: Fri 7:30pm
Classes for people of all ages and abilities
Kid's and Toddlers Capoeira
Ages 2-12. Kids have so much to benefit with Capoeira. Get your child's mind ready for anything with a sport that will support them for a lifetime.
Teens Capoeira
Our teens class is for young adults who want to soar. We cover basics, but add in lots of amazing tricks! Learn Capoeira and feel like a natural in no time.
Adults Capoeira
New to Capoeira? Our adults classes are meant to take you to the next level. Our classes start with a warm-up, followed by drills, partner sequences, and lastly a change to practice what you learned.
Special Needs Capoeira
We work hard to make Capoeira accessible to people of all abilities. Send us a text and see if you have a loved one that could benefit from Capoeira.
About Ilê da Capoeira
Ilê da Capoeira was established in 2013 by its founder Ronaldo Borges. Ronaldo is known as Mestre Cebolinha within the Capoeira community. The BBC is located in the heart of little Brazil, known as the "Ironbound" neighborhood in Newark, NJ. The Center has been the host to various cultural practices including yoga, Afro-Dance, Samba, and Capoeira.
The BCC of Newark is open and offers a variety of classes 6 days a week, for people of all ages and abilities. We also offer workshops and performances for special, private, and corporate events. By hosting classes, events, and performances, the BCC aspires to support and educate all members of the communities it serves about Brazilian culture and the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyles.
Ilê da Capoeira is open to everybody who is ready and willing to learn something new. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy the time you invest with us.
Reach out for any event, class, or workshop inquiry on our contact info page.
Mestre Cebolinha
Ronaldo Borges is the head instructor, founder, and Director of Ilê da Capoeira.
Ronaldo has 25+ years experience practicing Capoeira and 20+ years teaching Capoeira to every level student. In the Capoeira community, Ronaldo known as Mestre Cebolinha. A titled given to him by his teacher, Mestre Suasssuna in 2019.
Mestre Cebolinha was born in Serro and raised in the city of Belo Horizonte in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is where his journey in Capoeira began and where he trained with great teachers such as Meste Pentiado, Mestra Lu Pimenta, Mestre Fuinha, and Mestre Suassuna.
Mestre Cebolinha's experience teaching also started in Belo Horizonte, where he worked with students of all ages and abilities, including special needs students. In 2010, Mestre Cebolinha moved from his native Country of Brazil to the United States. In 2012, Ronaldo began teaching Capoeira classes in Newark, New Jersey. A year later, wanting to further his ability to share his love for the Afro-Brazilian arts, he created the BCC of Newark.
Through his professional career, Mestre Cebolinha has had the honor and pleasure of teaching and performing at events all over the country. He has also been invited to teach at international events in countries like his native Brazil, Canada, Italy, and France.