Costumes, Hair & Makeup

Costumes-

Costumes for our Summer Dance Performance include their show T-shirt and black shorts or leggings. Dancers will be receiving their show T-shirts in class prior to the performance. 

Shoes & Tights

Tights can be purchased through Joy of Dance or through any online/local retailer. Please make sure that the dancer's tights for performances are clean and free of any rips/holes. To purchase tights through Joy of Dance, please fill out the following form. Orders close and accounts will be charged on Monday, August 3rd: Tights/Undergarments Form

-Shoes: Please make sure your dancer's name is in their shoes. Shoe requirements for each class are listed below.

Tiny Stars: Ballet Shoes

Shooting Stars Ballet/Jazz: Ballet

Shooting Stars Tap/PopHop: Sneakers

Workshop: Ballet and Jazz Shoes

Rhythm Tap: Tap Shoes

Acro: Bare feet

Modern/Lyrical: Jazz shoes

Hip Hop: Sneakers

Adult Ballet: Ballet Shoes

Adult Beginner Tap: Tap Shoes

Hair

Female Dancers: Low Pony with a middle part for all classes. 

Male Dancers: Styled as usual.

Non-Binary Dancers: Communicate with your instructor regarding any preferred hairstyles to keep hair out of the face!

Make sure all hair ties match the color of your hair- brown, black, or yellow. Older dancers need to check each other’s wrists for stray hairbands before performances!

Makeup

For our first-year parents:

you are probably thinking, "Makeup?! Why does my child need to wear makeup?" We're so glad you asked! Dancers wear make-up on stage to enhance their facial features, which can be washed out under the harsh stage lights or the bright sun.  Younger dancers just need a little bit of light makeup applied. A little eye shadow, mascara, blush, and pink lipstick will help your dancer shine even more on stage! It does help to practice ahead of time if you think it might bother him or her. 

If you are unsure of how to apply stage makeup, the website link below has a helpful step-by-step guide on how to apply stage makeup for dancers. Dancers should use a natural colored eyeshadow palette in browns or greys. Younger dancers should wear pink lipstick while older dancers should wear red lipstick. Older dancers should also wear fake eyelashes. The link below has a step-by-step guide to help you if needed.

https://tututix.com/stage-makeup-for-kids-how-to-do-recital-makeup-on-young-dancers/

Younger Dancers (ages 3-9): Make-up for this group is foundation (optional), pink blush, brown/grey eyeshadow, a little mascara (if they will let you!), and pink lipstick. A little goes a long way here!

Older dancers (10-Adult): Make-up for this group is foundation, blush, brown/grey eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner, and dark pink or red lipstick.

Male Dancers: Make-up for boys is foundation (optional), pink blush, brown/grey eyeshadow, a little mascara (if they will let you!) and for lipstick, one shade darker than skin tone so the lips stand out!

*Non-Binary Dancers may choose between Male or Female makeup options*

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Basic makeup brush set

2. Foundation (slightly darker than your complexion)

3. Eyeshadow palette with at least 3 complementary 

colors (stay away from flashy colors, NATURAL IS BETTER!)

4. Eyeliner (black)

5. Mascara (black)

6. Blush

7. Lip Liner (dark red)

8. Colorstay lipstick (dark red or pink)