Tocando os pés pelas mãos

Scene from the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. Three performers tap dance on wooden boards to live music. In the background, a keyboardist and drummer accompany the performance. Soft stage lighting and the glass-paneled venue create a warm and relaxed atmosphere.

Musicians and dancers meet for an improvisational exchange.

On piano, drums, and tap dance, musicians and dancers come together for a game deeply rooted in the history of these arts: improvisation. Through Brazilian rhythms, from foot to foot, hand to hand, and between feet and hands, the audience is invited to experience this unusual band that celebrates Brazilian culture.
40 min
Free for all ages
Portrait of the cast and musicians from the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. Five people smile in front of a curtain, surrounded by instruments such as a keyboard and drum set. In the foreground, three tap dancers wear casual outfits and tap shoes, conveying a relaxed and friendly backstage atmosphere.
Vibrant moment from the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. Three performers tap dance on wooden boards, interacting joyfully. In the background, musicians play keyboard and drums as blue and white stage lights highlight the rhythm and energy of the scene. A child watches the performance in the corner of the frame.
Black and white photo showing the feet of four performers tap dancing on a wooden board during the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. The tap shoes appear in varied positions, capturing the precision and rhythm of the group movement in a single instant.
Performer tap dances with lightness and a smile during the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. In the background, a musician plays the keyboard with focus. Red stage lighting beside the scene enhances the contrast between movement and musical presence on stage.
Scene featuring the full cast of the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. Four performers interact on tap boards, while two musicians accompany them live on keyboard and drums. Warm lighting and the glass-paneled background highlight the contemporary setting of the performance.
Close-up of four performers’ feet tap dancing on a wooden board during the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. Tap shoes in black, white, and beige capture the rhythm of the movement. In the background, a glimpse of the drum set and backstage area can be seen.
Performer tap dances solo on a wooden board during the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. On the left, a musician plays keyboard, and on the right, another plays drums. Blue lighting sets a light and immersive stage atmosphere for the performance.
Perspective shot from the show “Tocando os pés pelas mãos” by Cia. Pé na Tábua. In the foreground, a close-up of a performer’s feet tap dancing on a board. In the background, two other performers dance and smile, creating a sense of depth and rhythm. The image emphasizes the collective movement and engaging scenic composition.
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Credits

Tap Dancers
Ana Luiza Yosetake, Lorena Ramos and Rodrigo Lima
Musicians
Guilherme Carvalho and Leonardo Freitas
Sound Operation
Marcus Maximos
Lighting
Michel Mika
Photography
Rafaela Cândido and Guilherme Carvalho
Executive Production
Bárbara Monsignore

We act in search of spreading tap dance as a non-elitist art.

Many years ago, this collective chose to remain in the interior and contribute to the decentralization of artistic productions.