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- they wear lots of clothing in patters of animals, to represent what they a dancing about they also have, masks which is a great add to their coustumes. Disregard the previous answer. What Africans from different cultures wear to dance is not a one sentence answer and it is certainly not the previous one sentence answer. For traditional dances, each culture has their distinct costuming which is dependant on several different aspects of their culture and worldview. Masquerades are an institution entirely separate and no Africans do not just randomly wear masks when they dance. As a matter of fact in all my years as an African dancer, choreographer and costumes maker and in all my travels to Africa and research and study of African cultures I have never seen dancers wear masks. Why? Because, again, the masquerade is a separate institution that has it's own history and importance in African cultures. For contemporary African dance one can be creative using materials native to Africa and commonly used there including cowrie and other types of shells, fur, colorful beads, raffia, feathers, coconut shells, seeds, etc..etc.. With contemporary African dance costumes, since they may not to be tied to any one tradition, one has the freedom to explore and fuse different concepts and materials although these still should remain true to what would be considered "African". I hope this is a good place to start. Africa is a large continent with a very long and diverse history so questions pertaining to her are not going to be short and simple. E-mail me if you have more specific questions: amakuu (at) gmail (dot) com.
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∙ 13y agolight clothing
dresses underwear almost like a breech cloth
big fury shoes
head bands
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∙ 9y agoAfrican masks are made usually made from wood, metal or other organic materials.
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∙ 9y agoThere are many materials that have been used to make African instruments. Over time things like tree branches, animal skins, reeds, have been used.
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∙ 15y agoUsually, from ivory or wood.
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∙ 14y agoOut of animals , sometimes
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∙ 9y agothey are made from animal skin
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What do Scottish dancers wear?
You normally wear a kilt, blouse, socks, braces, garters, waistcoats and dancing shoes
How many people are needed in gumboot dancing?
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How many people are needed in gumboot dancing?
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What females dancers wear while dancing ballet?
If it's just practice, they were a leotard and tights. In performances, they ususally wear a leotard, a tutu, and tights. It depends if they wear pointe shoes or flat shoes.
Who are the backup dancers on the Dancing with the Stars Tour?
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How did african use dancing in culture?
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