Costumes
WHEN TO WEAR COSTUMES
☑ IN-STUDIO PICTURE WEEK (APRIL 13-19, 2024)
☑ DRESS REHEARSALS (MAY 28, 30-31, 2024)
☑ RECITAL (JUNE 1-2, 2024)
Costumes are sent home already steamed-out & stage-ready. Please see the label on the front of your garment bag for instructions on how to wear your costumes and accessories.
Please take care of your costume between picture day, rehearsals, and recital day! Do not put it in the washer or dryer.
Label everything.
We recommend that you label all costumes, shoes, accessories, and tights with your child's name. Place the costumes in a garment bag with your child's name written on the outside. Pack accessories in a clear plastic bag labelled with your child's name.
We are not responsible for lost/misplaced items.
Dancers will NOT be allowed to perform in the show without the correct costume and shoes.
TIGHTS
Dancers should NOT wear underpants.
Undergarments hang down and show under the tights. We have given you high-quality tights for this reason. Think of tights as "underwear with legs".Only use the tights included in your costume.
Please be careful! Ripped/damaged tights will NOT be allowed on stage. Additional tights can be purchased at the studio office.
SHOES
Dancers shoes should be stage-ready before the recital.
Any all-purpose household cleaner will clean them nicely - Magic Erasers are great!Some dancers will need to get new ribbon for their tap shoes if they have misplaced their original black ribbon.
This can be purchased at any craft or sewing store (1/2" gross-grain ribbon).Make sure to double knot all shoes so they do not come untied during the performance.
Some dancers, as part of their costume, have tap shoe ribbon in coordinating colors.
Performers should leave all jewelry, including rings and earrings, at home during picture day, dress rehearsals, and the recital day. All finger nail polish and toe nail polish must be removed as well.
TIPS:
Have a second pair of tights available or use different tights for dress rehearsal.
Place costumes in a garment bag for travel.
Write your name in all your costumes, shoes, and accessories