A one day intensive introduction to the art of Capoeira will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Yoga Loft, in Canton, and Saturday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council dance studio, Potsdam.

The price is $30.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian ritual “dance/fight/game,” that explores the basic symbolic structure of the game through metaphors communicated in movement, rhythm, and song.

This is a three-part lecture and participatory workshop (with a break for lunch). All levels of fitness are welcome.