Eva and I, as Rain and Fire in Ghana, were presented with the task of making our own african costumes and choreographing our own solo dance for the scene in Ghana.
We were originally given these bright blue and red "prom dresses" by Kat... but we definitely decided right away that they were not at all african and we needed something a little more FIERCE, a little more raw.
So we first did a lot of research.
And I mean A LOT of research.
It started with youtube videos on all the most traditional Ghanian and African dancing, and then the trusty google images on the clothing and dancing costumes of Africans, especially in Ghana.
Once we had an idea in our minds of what we wanted, we headed to the fabric store and got several yards of different shades of blue for me, different shades of red for Eva, and a few yards of animal print to add to the flare and zest of the costumes. :D :D
We were originally given these bright blue and red "prom dresses" by Kat... but we definitely decided right away that they were not at all african and we needed something a little more FIERCE, a little more raw.
So we first did a lot of research.
And I mean A LOT of research.
It started with youtube videos on all the most traditional Ghanian and African dancing, and then the trusty google images on the clothing and dancing costumes of Africans, especially in Ghana.
Once we had an idea in our minds of what we wanted, we headed to the fabric store and got several yards of different shades of blue for me, different shades of red for Eva, and a few yards of animal print to add to the flare and zest of the costumes. :D :D
I have to admit, the costumes turned out to be pretty badass. (Pardon my French. )
:)
Eva did most of the choreography, but the dance is really cool too.
The only issue is we don't have the music yet.
So we might have to change it up when we know what the counts are. Haha.
But for now it's great. xD.
AND. Best of all. The dancing and the costumes seem AUTHENTIC.
I'm excited. :)
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