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Afro-Brazilian Dances
Capoeira is one of the several expressions of the Afro-Brazilian culture. This culture represents a living heritage left by the African slaves in Brazil, in which context Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian dances constitute a whole. For this reason, the pratice of Capoeira always comes together Afro-Brazilian dances such as Maculelê, Samba de Roda and Puxada de Rede.

Maculelê
MaculelêMaculelê is an Afro Brazilian dance where a number of people gather in a roda with one or more atabaques positioned at the entrance of the circle. Each person brandishes a pair of long sticks, traditionally made from biriba wood from Brazil.
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Puxada de Rede

Puxada de RedePuxada de Rede is a Brazilian folkloric theatrical play, seen in many Capoeira performances. It is based on a traditional Brazilian legend.
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Samba de Roda
Samba de RodaPerformed by many Capoeira groups, samba de roda is a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance that has been associated with Capoeira for many years. The orchestra is composed by pandeiro (tambourine), atabaque (drum), berimbau - viola (berimbau with the smallest cabaça and the highest pitch), chocalho (rattle - a percussion instrument), accompanied by singing and clapping.