Staten Island’s Capoeira Demo Kicks in St. George

St. George flipped last night with Staten Island’s Capoeira Demo, moving NYC’s spring near the ferry. Mestre Lena Carter spun kicks as 200 watched, a $10 ticket clash of rhythm. It’s borough beats—pure SI vibe, drums hot. A kid tried a ginga; a pro nailed a salto. ‘Staten moves—this is it,’ Carter says, cueing berimbaus. The lot turned roda.

The demo’s fresh—March 29’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 6 p.m. Carter’s a Tottenville mestre; last night’s crowd hit max—claps rang. A latecomer nabbed a spot; sweat flew—NYC grit glowed. Rounds hit five—dance ruled. #SICapoeira trended; Bronx wants a kick.

Some griped—’Too fast,’ sniped a newbie, dodging spins. Dust kicked—feet gripped; flow held. A rival’s pitching a Midland roda, splitting moves. Still, 300 stayed—rhythm reigned. St. George’s never kicked so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s soul—this swings it,’ she says, packing strings. The demo’s a Staten win—grit meets groove. It’s a capoeira rush; catch the next. Bring a step—beats call.