Workshops & Events

Discover a diverse range of masterclasses, workshops, and events designed to inspire creativity, foster community, and provide enriching experiences for all.

Vivência with Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba Part I
Sep
4

Vivência with Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba Part I

Esquina and Angola BKLYN are honored to host Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba for a two-day vivência exploring the oral traditions of Capoeira Angola and Candomblé de Angola.

Rafael was initiated into Capoeira in 1987 by his uncle, Mestre Tatu, and spent the following decades training alongside Mestres Ananias, Geraldo Baiano, and Aroeira. He founded Escola de Capoeira Mbutu Angola in 2010, and in 2013 was formed as Contra Mestre by Mestre Ananias. He's recorded two solo albums — Quando os berimbaus se encontram (2015) and Era eu era meu mano (2018) — and has taught workshops across Brazil and internationally.

He is also a luthier, building the berimbaus that Capoeira Angola is played on, and a Tata Xikarangoma in Candomblé de Angola, responsible for leading the sequence of songs and toques during ceremony.

These sessions are a chance to learn from someone who lives at the crossing point of both practices — where the drum and the voice carry knowledge the way they always have, passed down directly, person to person, and where his own relationship to the berimbau runs deep.

Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba will also have his handmade berimbaus available for purchase, complete with dobrão, baqueta, and caxixi.

Space is limited! Register now.

Register for 1 class ($35)
Register for both classes ($60)
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Vivência with Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba Part II
Sep
5

Vivência with Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba Part II

Esquina and Angola BKLYN are honored to host Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba for a two-day vivência exploring the oral traditions of Capoeira Angola and Candomblé de Angola.

Rafael was initiated into Capoeira in 1987 by his uncle, Mestre Tatu, and spent the following decades training alongside Mestres Ananias, Geraldo Baiano, and Aroeira. He founded Escola de Capoeira Mbutu Angola in 2010, and in 2013 was formed as Contra Mestre by Mestre Ananias. He's recorded two solo albums — Quando os berimbaus se encontram (2015) and Era eu era meu mano (2018) — and has taught workshops across Brazil and internationally.

He is also a luthier, building the berimbaus that Capoeira Angola is played on, and a Tata Xikarangoma in Candomblé de Angola, responsible for leading the sequence of songs and toques during ceremony.

These sessions are a chance to learn from someone who lives at the crossing point of both practices — where the drum and the voice carry knowledge the way they always have, passed down directly, person to person, and where his own relationship to the berimbau runs deep.

Contra Mestre Rafael de Lemba will also have his handmade berimbaus available for purchase, complete with dobrão, baqueta, and caxixi.

Space is limited! Register now.   

Register for 1 Class ($35)
Register for Both classes ($60)
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Pushing Power: 2nd Stage Labor and the Pelvic Floor
May
3
Masterclass

Pushing Power: 2nd Stage Labor and the Pelvic Floor

Pushing Power is a workshop designed to help expecting parents feel confident, prepared, and connected during the second stage of labor. You’ll learn how your body, your baby, and your nervous system work together during pushing — and how to support your pelvic floor with breath, awareness, and functional positions.

We’ll explore how to create space in the pelvis, protect the perineum, and use your body’s natural rhythm for safer, more effective pushing. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth or an epidural, this class provides practical tools, clarity, and confidence for a more empowered birth experience.

Endorsed by midwives, physicians, and physical therapists.

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Spring Into Your Stride: Injury Prevention Workshop for Runners
May
2
Masterclass

Spring Into Your Stride: Injury Prevention Workshop for Runners

Learn how to spot imbalances, reduce injury risk, and train pain-free with Dr. Paul Nasri, Physical Therapist and running specialist. This workshop is designed for runners who want to better understand how their body handles the demands of training and how to reduce injury risk.

You will go through fundamental single-leg capacity testing to identify side-to-side differences in strength, control, and stability. From there, you will learn what those differences mean, which injuries they are commonly linked to, and how to address them through targeted training.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a clear understanding of your own movement, along with practical exercises and strategies you can apply right away to train more consistently and stay pain free.

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Pushing Power: 2nd Stage Labor and the Pelvic Floor
Jan
18
Masterclass

Pushing Power: 2nd Stage Labor and the Pelvic Floor

Pushing Power is a workshop designed to help expecting parents feel confident, prepared, and connected during the second stage of labor. You’ll learn how your body, your baby, and your nervous system work together during pushing — and how to support your pelvic floor with breath, awareness, and functional positions.

We’ll explore how to create space in the pelvis, protect the perineum, and use your body’s natural rhythm for safer, more effective pushing. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth or an epidural, this class provides practical tools, clarity, and confidence for a more empowered birth experience.

Endorsed by midwives, physicians, and physical therapists.

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Coaching Intensive Programming & Progressions: Quality-Based Training for Fitness Professionals with Esme Hovekamp
Nov
8
to Nov 9
Masterclass

Coaching Intensive Programming & Progressions: Quality-Based Training for Fitness Professionals with Esme Hovekamp

This seminar is designed for fitness professionals who want to deepen their understanding of training qualities—power, speed, strength, endurance, mobility, and stability—and learn how to apply them in group fitness settings.

Coaches will explore how the six foundational movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull, lunge/single-leg, and carry/core) serve as the framework for training these qualities. You’ll learn how to program with intention, coach effective progressions, and provide scalable options so every client in a mixed-level group can train toward the same quality successfully.

By the end of the seminar, you’ll have the tools to confidently design progressive programs, coach with clarity, and create training experiences that develop qualities beyond just “working hard.”

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Fall Wreath-Making Workshop
Oct
19

Fall Wreath-Making Workshop

Come join us for a seasonal wreath-making workshop! In this two-hour workshop, you'll work with Imogen Floral founder Julia Masotti to craft an autumnal wreath that will last you for years. We'll provide all materials, including wreath bases, dried flowers, ribbons, and more. All materials are sustainably sourced and naturally dried. This is a relaxed and fun class perfect for all levels, especially beginners!

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