Costumes are a fun part of the showcase!
Please review the information below to make sure your dancer is fully prepared for portraits, blocking, and show day.
Costume(s) for each performing class
Any included accessories/headpieces
Costumes go home the week of May 18
Tights (pink or skin tone)
Dance shoes (ballet, tap, jazz, etc.)
Sprouts & Blooms: Please bring both pairs of shoes associated with your classes
Nude leotard (optional, for multiple dances)
No black or colored leotards
No underwear under tights/costumes
Hair supplies (pins, hair ties, hair nets, etc.)
CLEAN: Clean shoes are a must at recital. If your dancer's shoes have scuffs or dirt on them, please take the time to clean them up.
FIT: Is your dancer complaining of their shoes feeling too tight? Remember that your dancer's shoes were most likely purchased back in August and might not fit for recital. If this is the case, take time ahead of the showcase to order new shoes.
Sprouts, Blooms & Pre-Ballet:
High bun, slicked back
Headpiece on the right side
Level 1–6:
Ballet/Pointe classes → Low bun, slicked with a middle part
Other classes → Low ponytail, slicked with a middle part
Headpiece on the right side
Hair should be neat, slicked, and secure
Boys:
Slicked back (ballet/contemporary/musical theater)
Tousled (hip hop)
Stage lighting washes out faces—makeup helps dancers be seen.
Required:
Lipstick
Blush
Eyeliner
Mascara
Keep it:
Clean and natural
Slightly more defined than everyday
No glitter or bold colors
Boys:
Light makeup optional (powder + slight cheek color)
Earrings: Studs only
Nails: Bare, nude, or French tip only
Dancers arrive fully ready: costume, hair, and makeup done.
Hang up costumes right away
Only wear for portraits, blocking, and show
Keep away from food, pets, and smoke
To release wrinkles in your ballet tutus, hang them upside down on a hanger in the bathroom and immerse them with steam from the shower.
Label all items (costumes, shoes, accessories) with your dancer’s name.
Some dancers have multiple costumes (up to 9!)
Volunteers will help backstage
Keep everything organized in a dance bag
✔ Costume(s)
✔ Tights & shoes
✔ Accessories
✔ Hair & makeup done
Costumes must be paid in full before going home
💳 AutoPay runs May 15
✅ Accounts must be paid in full by June 1 to participate