Male Wodaabe Charm Dance

Wodaabe males spend hours beautifying themselves inpreparation for the Yaake charm dance. During this annual event, men compete with one another to be chosen as the most alluring by a group of female judges. Traditionally this is also the time that Wodaabe women select their husbands and lovers. In order to display their charm, the dancers form long lines, rise up on their toes, roll their eyes and flash their teeth.