Capoeira is a Brazilian dance that incorporates aspects of traditional dance, fighting, and game that was created by African slaves (Wesolowski 2012:82). There has been much debate on the status of Capoeira  and those who participate in it known as Capoeiristas in the late 19th century. Some believe that it is a sport, akin to soccer, while many others are passionate about it being part of their culture and personal identity. It begins with two people who are participating in a game of sorts, seemingly with the goal of declaring a winner. Both individuals attempt to get their opponent out of the ring by orchestrating  specific movements that match the beat of the surrounding instruments and the singer (Wesolowski 2012: 85-86). In the end of the “match” there is not a distinct winner, more the satisfaction of a fun activity that has historical ties. Wesolowski goes on to explain that Capoeira is run by “Malandragem” which means survival, translated as a personal fights in everyday life (Wesolowski 2012: 86). It challenges poverty, violence, and racism that are present in a paternalistic, hierarchical, and inegalitarian society (Wesolowski 2012: 86). In the 20th century Capoeira is a representation of a multi-racial demographic in Brazil where Afro-Brazilians can publically practice their culture without persecution.