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Capoeira Grading – Event Photography & Film

Project type

Event Photography & Video

Date

March 2024

Location

Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal

Location

Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal

Role

Photographer, videographer

Project type

Filming and photographing Capoeira grading event for Grupo Muzenza Capoeira

Link

Grupo Muzenza Capoeira

An energetic visual story capturing a recent Capoeira grading event in the Algarve. This project features a mix of powerful action photography, emotional moments, and cinematic video highlights—showcasing the skill, tradition, and community spirit of Capoeira. Our creative team documented every key moment, from the youngest participants to advanced demonstrations, preserving memories for both students and instructors to share and celebrate.

Grupo Muzenza Emblem

Close-up of the Grupo Muzenza Capoeira banner for the Algarve, Portugal.

Backflip in the Roda

Capoeira instructor performs a backflip as students and musicians look on in amazement.

Capoeira cords and berimbau instruments arranged on a table.

Capoeira Belts

Close-up of Capoeira belts (cordas) and berimbaus ready for the ceremony.

Capoeira instructor speaking into a microphone during a grading event, with students and instructors in the background.

Capoeira Master Leading Grading Ceremony

A Capoeira master leads the grading ceremony, addressing participants and audience with a microphone. The gym is filled with students and instructors in traditional uniforms, capturing the focus and community spirit of the event.

Sponsor Banner

Banner display for the town of Lagoa at the Capoeira grading.

Capoeira students posing and smiling after grading.

Smiling Capoeira Students

Three students pose together, smiling, after their grading.

Young Capoeira student in white uniform performing.

Young Capoeira Student Performing

A young student demonstrates a Capoeira move during the event.

Capoeira Sparring Match

Students face off in a Capoeira sparring demonstration.

Capoeira instructor demonstrating a move during grading.

Instructor Demonstrates Technique

An instructor performs a move in front of students during grading.

Capoeira Handstand

Student holds a handstand as part of their Capoeira grading performance.

Capoeira student performing a kick in front of peers.

Capoeira Kick in Action

A student executes a Capoeira kick during grading.

Capoeira student being awarded a new belt.

Student Receives New Belt

Young Capoeira student receives their new belt in an emotional moment.

Capoeira instructor hugging student after grading.

Instructor and Student Celebrate

Instructor hugs a student after belt award at Capoeira grading.

Capoeira instructor and student smiling at the ceremony.

Grading Ceremony Interaction

Instructor shares a light moment with a student during the belt ceremony.

Student With New Belt

Student proudly wears their new Capoeira belt, cheered on by instructor.

Capoeira instructor congratulating student.

Instructor Congratulates Student

Instructor congratulates a student after their grading performance.

New belt presentation for Capoeira student

Instructor Presents Belt to Student

Capoeira student receives new belt at grading

Two Capoeira students smiling with new belts after grading.

Group Photo After Grading

Two Capoeira students pose together and smile after completing their grading, holding their new belts.

Capoeira student performing a floor move during grading.

Floor Technique Demonstration

Capoeira student demonstrates a ground movement as part of her grading in front of the crowd.

Capoeira instructor encouraging young student before grading.

Instructor Prepares Student

Capoeira instructor crouches to speak with a young student, offering guidance before her performance.

Capoeira student lifting teammate in joyful celebration.

Grading Celebration Lift

Capoeira student lifts another student in celebration, surrounded by cheering teammates and family.

Capoeira students performing in the roda during grading event.

Mid-Roda Action

Two Capoeira students engage in a spirited roda, with the audience watching closely.

Capoeira students exchanging moves during grading performance.

Dynamic Capoeira Exchange

A pair of Capoeira students demonstrate an energetic movement sequence in front of a supportive audience.

Capoeira student performing a high kick at grading.

High Kick Performance

Capoeira student executes a high kick while the group watches from the mat’s edge.

Female Capoeira student performing a dynamic kick during grading.

Powerful Capoeira Kick

Female Capoeira student demonstrates a powerful kick, her hair moving with the force of the motion.

Capoeira students demonstrating acrobatics in the roda.

Capoeira Roda Acrobatics

Two Capoeira students perform acrobatic moves in the roda, entertaining the audience seated around them.

Capoeira instructor performing a high kick during grading.

High Kick Demonstration

An instructor delivers an impressive high kick in the center of the roda, surrounded by fellow Capoeiristas.

Capoeira instructor performing strong forward kick in the roda.

Instructor's Powerful Kick

Capoeira instructor showcases a powerful forward kick as the group looks on.

Young Capoeira students facing off in the roda.

Face-off in the Roda

Two young students square off, ready to begin their Capoeira match, with peers watching in the background.

Capoeira student performing a flying kick during the event.

Flying Kick Action

Capoeira student executes a flying kick, captured mid-air with energy and focus.

Capoeira student performing a kick with musicians playing berimbau.

Kids’ Kick to Berimbau Music

Young student kicks while musicians play berimbau and drums during the grading event.

Young Capoeira student performing solo move.

Confident Solo Demonstration

Young Capoeira student steps forward confidently to perform a solo movement.

Capoeira student demonstrating kick during grading.

Grading Performance Kick

Young student demonstrates a kick in the center of the roda, surrounded by her peers.

Capoeira instructor performing acrobatics in front of crowd.

Roda Acrobatics for the Crowd

An instructor entertains the crowd with a dynamic acrobatic flip in the center of the roda.

Capoeira students and instructors celebrating together at grading event.

Group Celebration

Capoeira group celebrates together, raising their arms at the end of the grading event.

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