Roda (formation)

The soloist leads, with observers responding collectively, and roles shift throughout the game—a tradition found in Bantu and Yoruba ethnic groups.

True learning in capoeira takes place within the player interaction during the roda, rather than in structured instruction sessions.

[3] In 2014 the capoeira circle was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the convention recognised that the "capoeira circle is a place where knowledge and skills are learned by observation and imitation" and that it "promotes social integration and the memory of resistance to historical oppression".

[6] Dancing in a circle holds significance, representing protection and strength, symbolizing the bond with the spirit world, life, and the divine.

In such cases, they enthusiastically leap into the circle, showcasing agile movements and occasional shouts while awaiting someone to join and engage in the play.