Founded in 1966 by Reinaldo Ramos Suassuna (Mestre Suassuna), the group Cordão de Ouro, is an important name in capoeira throughout the world. Cordão de Ouro Atlanta was founded in 2006 by Contra Mestre Muriel who was trained directly by Mestre Suassuna.
The mission of Cordão de Ouro is to provide lifelong learning and empowerment for the development of a more equal, just and healthy community. Under the leadership of Contra Mestre Muriel Souza Ribeiro, CDO Atlanta advances this mission through quality instruction in the art of capoeira. Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance, was originated by African slaves brought to Brazil during the Colonial period. These Africans created capoeira which served as a form of cultural expression in opposition to the institution of slavery. Capoeira consists of an improvised dialogue of the body, which is underpinned by philosophical, physical, musical and cultural elements.
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