Capoeira Quinto Sol

Bios

cordão branco (white): Mestre Acordeon
Ubirajara Almeida, student of legendary Mestre Bimba, is an author, musician, and historian. One of the pioneers to bring Capoeira to the western United States in early 1980's. Today Mestre Acordeon has established the United Capoeira Association with schools in numerous US states as well as in Jaurez, Mexico. Acordeon is a very important entity in the development of the capoeira we see today.
: Mestra Suelly
One of the first female capoeirista to achieve the title of Mestra. A wonderful teacher and player. An elegance and grace shines throughout all she does.
: Mestre Calango
Mestre Calango posseses the playful spirit of a child, as well as a spine as flexible as uma calango (a lizard).

cordão azul-amarelo-verde (blue-yellow-green): Professor Animal
Professor Animal began training in Tucson with Contra Mestre Enxu in 1998 (Under the guidance of Mestre Acordeon and the United Capoeira Association). After being beaten to a pulp by a group of dubious characters (AZ Baptist Children's Group), Professor Animal decided enough was enough and found Contra Mestre Enxu's Capoeira Camp Malandragem (Located at Orts Dance Studio). This is where Professor Animal learned to stand up for himself and help others do the same. Professor Animal returned to Las Cruces NM and began to work with a small group of people and in the Fall of 2002 he was given the blessing to teach by Mestre Acordeon, and began the group known as "Capoeira Quinto Sol" , after the Aztec Calender which is a symbol of the times for his people. It signifies that "Now is the time of the fifth world of man" Today is the day, we live, we dream, we play, today! When this time is up, we will awaken from the dream and crawl out of our skin like a snake shedding it's skin and go off into eternity to play capoeira in the endless cycle of life. THIS IS QUINTO SOL!!!!
cordão azul-amarelo (blue-yellow): Page Galvan
AKA Malandro, which means trickster. Page has been an integral part of the training and development of our group. Capoeira Quinto Sol eagerly awaits his return!

cordão azul-amarelo (blue-yellow): Patrick Weber
AKA Agua Doce, which means sweet water. Has been a constant contributor to the group and its leadership. Besides being a spectacular capoeirista, is a great teacher and all around great guy. Leads class instruction.
cordão azul-amarelo (blue-yellow): Michael Harris
AKA Furacão, which means hurricane. A vital part in the leadership in the Las Cruces school. Watch out for Xero, goofy and loveable—yet is not a force to be underestimated. Leads class instruction.
cordão azul-amarelo (blue-yellow): Phillip Patrick
AKA Vale Tudo, which means anything goes. Provides a stunning display of flexibility and precision in the roda. A playful addition to the group. Leads class instruction.
cordão azul-verde (blue-green): Calvin Dominguez
AKA Vaqueiro, which means cowboy. With skill in MMA, and steadfast dedication, he has a lot to offer. Leads class instruction.