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As many of you already know, Contramestre Salles is putting together a trip to Xai-Xai in Mozambique from the 15th - 19th of June. The goal for this trip is to exchange Capoeira movements and experience with the different schools from Mozambique whilst getting a feel for the culture and vibe in the country, and of course, making new friends! All the details are in this post but please contact him directly for more information.

This months student of the month features Adrienne Milton, an up and coming capoeirista from the Cidade Do Ouro group in Florida. Young students like Adrienne that have been doing capoeira for over five years are a great testimony to the dedication of instructors Kevin and Jon. Unfortunately Adrienne doesn't have any super powers, but interestingly, it would take 7 people to change her if she was a light bulb! Find out more about her in this student profile.

Next Wednesday the 23 of March will see CDC Stoneridge host its monthly themed roda. This month, in keeping with the recent Carnival in Rio, the theme for the roda will be "Carnival". As part of the preparation for this roda we thought it appropriate to give you a bit more information and history on this fascinating past time. Chris Bicourt (a student of CDC and Samba teacher in his own right) has put together a story which will help you to get a better understanding for what the Rio Carnival is about. Please don't forget to bring your 2kg's of non-perishable food to the roda next week - this food will be donated to charity.

Casa da Capoeira Knysna will be hosting the first grading of 2011 from the 1st to the 3rd of April! The grading includes capoeira workshops from Mestre Paulo Palinhos (CDC JHB), Contra-Mestre Espirinho (CDO Cape Town) as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu workshop with Coach Marlon Baptista (MMA Tapout Academy Knysna). This is definitely a highlight on the CDC calendar and students from across the country are encouraged to get down to Knysna and show their support for the CDC family!

Thanks to all the guys and gals who came through to the roda on 26 January. A further thanks to those who donated food (remember that this is the entrance fee to the roda) and from this roda we have managed to collect and donate 130kg for food to Ma-Afrika Tikkun. The theme for the roda this month was "Something New". As you can see from the pictures, some people really made an effort in getting dressed up.