what is capawaya? it is some type of martial arts dance movements.?

Answer 1

It's Capoeira, and it's an ancient martial art/dance originationing in Brazil. The slaves would come work in Brazil, and would practice martial arts. If the overseers saw them, the would beat them brutially, so they disguised it as a dance. Today capoeria is a mix of martial art, dance and acrobatics and is a ton of fun. Check it out!

Answer 2

If you would like to see a movie featuring capoeira, rent "Only The Strong". It's not a fabulous movie, but it does have great capoeira scenes.

From wikipedia:
Capoeira (IPA: [kapu'ejɾɐ]) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves in Africa, moving to Brazil, starting in the colonial period. It is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. It also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with music.

There are two main styles of Capoeira that are clearly distinct. Angola is characterized by slower, lower play with particular attention to the rituals and tradition of Capoeira. The other style, Regional (IPA: [heʒiu'naw]), is known for its fluid acrobatic play, where technique and strategy are the key points. Regional was created by Mestre Bimba. Both styles are marked by the use of feints and subterfuge, and use groundwork extensively, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts.
Music is integral to Capoeira. It sets the tempo and style of game that is to be played within the Roda (IPA: ['hodɐ]). The music is composed of instruments and song. The tempos differ from very slow (Angola) to very fast (São Bento Regional). Many of the songs are sung in a call and response format while others are in the form of a narrative.
The instruments are played in a row called the bateria. Three instruments are berimbaus, which look like an archer's bow using a steel string and a gourd for resonance. It is played by striking the string with a stick, and the pitch is regulated by a stone. Legend has it that, in the old times, knives or other sharp objects were attached to the top of the berimbau for protection and in case a large fight broke out. These three bows are the Berraboi (also called the bass or Gunga), Medio, & Viola, and lead the rhythm. Other instruments in the bateria are: two pandeiros (tambourines), a Reco-Reco (rasp), and an Agogo (double gong bell). The Atabaque (conga-like drum), a common feature in most Capoeira baterias, is considered an optional instrument, and is not required for a full bateria in some groups.