Hello, My name is LaToshia Ndiaye and I meet a lot of women who express to me a desire to take African Dance classes. One of the questions I get is 'What should I wear to class?' You will see participants wearing everything from regular sweat pants and a t-shirt to beautifully decorated African outfits. The number one concern is that you are comfortable. So wear what YOU want to wear.
Women often wear wrap-around skirts that we call lappas. These lappas usually are beautifully decorated in African designs or sparkly or even lacey designs. Often times, you will find these lappas for sale at the African dance classes. You will not usually find these lappas at regular stores or shopping centers. You may also find lappas at African dance workshops, conferences, and marketplaces.
Underneath the lappas women usually wear tights, or more lappas, or a kind of African lingerie that we call bechos. The bechos come in many beautiful designs. Some are lacey. Some have sparkly beads, etc. You will find bechos on sale at the same places that you find the lappas. Wear t-shirts or a beautiful blouse.
Be comfortable, have fun, and burn calories.
There are many other types of attire that I will describe in other blogs. But for now, this is a short description.
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