Capoeira Quinto Sol

Bios

Mestre Acordeon cordao branco (white): One of the few Mestres taught by Mestre Bimba, Acordeon is a very important entity in the development of the capoeira we see today. He has been working since the late 70's teaching in the San Francisco Bay area.

Profesor Animal corda azul-amarelo-verde (blue-yellow-green): 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 Colander witch is a symbol of the times for his people. It signifies that "NOW IS THE TIME OF THE FITH 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!!!!
Page Galvan cordao azul-amarelo (blue-yellow): AKA Malandro, which means trickster. Page has been an integral part of the training and development of our group. Quinto Sol patiently awaits his return!

Patrick Weber cordao azul-verde (blue-green): AKA Agua Doce, which means sweet water. President of Capoeira Quinto Sol De Las Cruces. Began playing capoeira in Las Cruces 6 years ago. Leads class instruction.
Michael Harris cordao azul-verde (blue-green): AKA Furacão, which means hurricane.A vital part in the leadership in the Las Cruces school. Watch out for Xero, he is not to be underestimated. Leads class instruction.
Phillip Patrick cordao azul-verde (blue-green): AKA Vale Tudo, which means anything goes. Began playing capoeira in Las Cruces 6 years ago. Leads class instruction.
Calvin Dominguez cordao azul-verde (blue-green): AKA Vaqueiro, which means cowboy. With a history in martial arts, he has a lot to offer. Leads class instruction.