Patrick Javier demonstrates a “queixada”, or a sideways, circular kick, while Colibri executes an “esquiva”, or a defensive dodge, at the Chicago Capoeira Center January 11, 2025. After years of teaching in Brazil, New York and Chicago, Katia Colibri created the center that instructs students of various skill levels in capoeira, Afro-Brazilian dance and the Portuguese language. Story and photos by morganashleykirsch for 14eastmag #chicago #capoeira #chicagosports #sportsphotography #sportsphotojournalism #studentmedia #dpusportscomm #sports