{"url":"/harbor-city/arteluta-capoeira-academy","provider":{"id":"arteluta-capoeira-academy","name":"ArteLuta Capoeira Academy","kind":"organization","about":"A cultural and artistic space in Lomita, opened in 2010 by Mestre Varal and Professora Monica Harmonia, teaching capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art that mixes acrobatics, dance, music, fighting and self-defense. It runs kids, tween and teen classes, a weeklong Brazilian-culture summer camp and workshops, and is a Blue Ridge Academy homeschool vendor.","website":"https://artelutacapoeira.com","phone":"(213) 344-9435","email":"artelutacapoeira@gmail.com","instagram":null,"founded":2010,"credentials":[],"languages":[],"image":null},"location":{"id":"main","name":"ArteLuta studio","street":"24100 Narbonne Ave","unit":"#107","city":"harbor-city","zip":"90717","neighborhood":"Lomita","coords":[-118.31985,33.80615],"precision":"exact"},"serviceArea":[],"programs":[{"id":"journey-to-brazil-summer-camp","type":"camp","name":"A Journey to Brazil Summer Camp","summary":"Weeklong Brazilian culture camp for ages 5 to 12: arts and crafts, dance, capoeira, maculelê, soccer, percussion, stories and Portuguese language games.","description":"In its 11th year in 2026, the camp invites kids to explore Brazilian culture indoors and out: making art and masks, playing Brazilian percussion instruments, reading and writing stories, playing interactive Portuguese language games, and moving with soccer, maculelê and capoeira. Kids learn about the people, history, geography and environment of Brazil and create art works and performances inspired by the culture. Full-day and half-day options; before and after care is available. Space is limited, and there are no refunds for cancellations within two weeks of the start.","categories":["art","dance","martial-arts","music"],"ages":{"min":5,"max":12},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":250,"max":500,"unit":"week","note":"Summer 2026: half day $250 early bird or $275; full day $450 early bird or $500."},"camp":{"day":"full","hours":{"start":"09:00","end":"15:00"},"seasons":["summer"],"sessions":[]},"traits":{"intensity":"playful","goals":["fun","creativity","skills"],"methods":["hands-on"],"setting":"both","commitment":"short","includes":["extended-care"],"feel":"A week of Brazil without leaving Lomita: kids make art and masks, play percussion, learn capoeira and maculelê, kick a soccer ball and play Portuguese word games, indoors and out.","topics":["capoeira","maculele","brazilian-culture","portuguese","percussion","arts-and-crafts","mask-making","soccer","storytelling"]}},{"id":"kids-and-teens-capoeira","type":"afterschool","name":"Kids, Tweens and Teens Capoeira Classes","summary":"Capoeira classes for kids ages 4 to 9, tweens and teens 10 and up, and an all-ages kids class on Saturdays; learn the moves, rhythms and songs.","description":"Students learn the game of capoeira, with its attacks, defenses and counter attacks, plus its history, philosophy, rhythms and music, including playing instruments and singing in Portuguese. The kids class (ages 4 to 9) is taught by Professora Harmonia, who has trained for over 20 years. Wear something comfortable and bring a refillable water bottle. Homeschool families with Blue Ridge Academy can use instructional funds. A single drop-in class is $25.","categories":["martial-arts","dance","music"],"ages":{"min":4,"max":17},"format":"in-person","price":{"amount":100,"max":150,"unit":"month","note":"Unlimited classes by membership: kids and tweens $130 a month (down to $100 on a 24-month plan), teens $150 (down to $110). Duo and multi-member discounts available."},"afterschool":{"care":false,"meetings":[{"location":"main","days":["tue","thu"],"start":"17:15","end":"18:00"},{"location":"main","days":["mon","wed"],"start":"17:00","end":"18:00"},{"location":"main","days":["sat"],"start":"11:00","end":"12:00"}]},"traits":{"intensity":"balanced","groupSize":["class"],"goals":["skills","fitness","creativity"],"setting":"indoor","commitment":"ongoing","feel":"Kids learn capoeira's moves together with its music, playing percussion instruments and singing songs in Portuguese in a community-minded school.","topics":["capoeira","afro-brazilian","acrobatics","percussion","portuguese","homeschool"]}}],"source":{"url":"https://artelutacapoeira.com/summer-camp/","fetched":"2026-10-09"},"updated":"2026-10-09","checked":null,"closed":null,"sample":false}