Russas, a small town in northeastern Brazil, is the home of Pacarrete, a grumpy retired dance teacher who dreams of getting a big shot and starring at a dance spectacle for the whole town to see. She's close to fulfilling that dream, but not without overcoming a few impediments along the way.
Marcélia Cartaxo
Pacarrete
Zezita Matos
Chiquinha
Soia Lira
Maria
João Miguel
Miguel
Samya de Lavor
Michele
Débora Ingrid
Diana
Edneia Tutti
Tetê
Rodger Rogério
Zacarias
Russas, a small town in northeastern Brazil, is the home of Pacarrete, a grumpy retired dance teacher who dreams of getting a big shot and starring at a dance spectacle for the whole town to see. She's close to fulfilling that dream, but not without overcoming a few impediments along the way.
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