During the dance
History of Vanessa Caldeira - Viseu, Portugal
During the dance, people shifted their feet to contain the rising dust. That's why the name "rastapé" or "foot drag" arose. The rhythm was also influential in Dutch, Portuguese and European ballroom dances. It is important to mention that the toré, an indigenous celebration where sometimes the participants drag their feet on the ground resembles the characteristic choreography of forró... Did you know?
