This document discusses traditional folk dancing in Ponte da Barca, Portugal. It describes the iconic "vira" dance that is performed in pairs to the music of instruments like the concertina. The costumes typically worn during these dances, like multiple skirts and scarves for women and trousers and vests for men, are also outlined. Finally, it lists some of the local "ranchos folclóricos" or folk dance groups that keep the traditions alive, such as the Rancho Folclórico e Etnográfico de Ponte da Barca.