Meet Contramestre Viajante
Contramestre Viajante teaches the regular kids, adult, family, and beginner classes at Las Vegas Capoeira Academy — week in, week out.
Head Instructor
Contramestre Viajante
Contramestre Viajante is the head instructor of Las Vegas Capoeira Academy and the primary teacher for our regular classes in Las Vegas. Training since 2004 under Mestre Cigano and Grupo Liberdade De Capoeira, he brings a teaching style that blends movement, music, discipline, culture, and community.
His classes are beginner-friendly, family-friendly, and structured for real progress. Whether you are brand new, returning to movement, looking for your child, or interested in the culture of Capoeira, Contramestre Viajante helps students start at the right level and build confidence inside the roda.
Part of Grupo Liberdade De Capoeira
GRUPO LIBERDADE DE CAPOEIRA
Las Vegas Capoeira Academy belongs to Grupo Liberdade De Capoeira — the lineage, mentors, and international community behind what we teach. Day-to-day classes in Las Vegas are led by Contramestre Viajante.
GLDC mestres and senior members below appear here for workshops, batizados, and special events — not the weekly teaching schedule.
Lineage & visiting leadership — not the weekly teaching schedule
Master and Founder
Mestre Cigano
Founder of Grupo Liberdade De Capoeira. Over 30 years devoted to the instruction and dissemination of Capoeira.
Grupo Liberdade Leadership
Mestra Amazonas
Blends Capoeira and dance to create a rhythmic, expressive class experience - especially supportive of women and beginners.
Grupo Liberdade Leadership
Contra Mestre Macaco
15+ years of experience. Dynamic teaching style with a strong technical foundation and a focus on resilience.
Head Instructor — Las Vegas
Contramestre Viajante
Head instructor at Las Vegas Capoeira Academy. Driving force in the regional Capoeira community since 2014. Approachable, family-friendly teaching.
Train With Us in Las Vegas
Train with Contramestre Viajante in Las Vegas — movement, music, and community, rooted in the lineage of Grupo Liberdade De Capoeira.