Expression and Healing

through an

Afro-Brazilian Art Form

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA

Project Bantu

Capoeira Angola

Elements of Capoeira Angola

The Roda

The Movements

The Music

The Players

The History

Project Bantu with STARTTS

Weekly Classes

Youth Seminars and Camps

Annual Youth Event

Annual Youth Event

Evaluation 2011-2012

Commenced in July 2011 till November

2012

Quantitative – SDQ with teachers (32

students)

Qualitative – focus groups with new students

(32) and with long-term students (7).

Findings – new students

1. Increased interpersonal skills and

improved relationships

2. Increased confidence and self-esteem

3. Increased control of anger and associated

behavior

4. Increased self-discipline and sense of

responsibility

Findings – old students

The same as above but to a higher degree

and Increased school attendance.

Factors contributing to success

The mentoring and role modelling

The leadership opportunities

The long term nature of the program

The holistic nature of the program and the

values

The opportunities for students to broaden

their horizons

The physical nature of the program

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