HAIR AND MAKEUP WORKSHOP

We like to keep things as simple as possible, however as the performance IS on a stage, make up is required. The stage lights will wash your performer out and makeup in needed so that their facial features are visible to the audience. If you would like some support or guidance in completing stage make up attend our workshop Saturday April 4 2:00-3:00 downstairs in the green room at the Auditorium.

Hair

All hair is to be in a ‘ballet’ bun, unless otherwise specified by the teacher. This includes Rhythm&Movement, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary classes.

Do not attempt to make a bun and hope it will last without using the following:

§ Bun net (spidery type net)

§ Open-ended pins (also known as French Pins)

§ Bobby pins

Female students must have their hair securely tied in a bun unless otherwise directed for their dance (such as acro or hip hop) . Male students need their hair styled neatly away from their eyes with gel or mousse to hold it in place.

Please use open ended hair pins AND a bun net and/or a bun builder, as well as plenty of spray, gel or mousse. Buns should be on the crown of the head. Work from a pony tail in the middle of the back of the head. NO BANGS for any dancer.

Make Up : here's our makeup video tutorial

https://studio.youtube.com/video/jL94QYEFguU

Hair, Makeup, Tights and Shoes

● All dancers performing in the show must have proper hair and makeup.

● Yes, we are asking you to put makeup and hairspray on your 3 year old! :) We love our students just the way they are but we want to teach them about all the many things involved in the performing arts. That includes things like being brave, being part of team, showing up prepared, and not getting washed-out in the bright stage lights!

● If you have questions, please contact the studio

● If you have never done stage makeup or a proper hair for the stage, please attend our Makeup & Hair Tutorial on Saturday April 4th 2:00-3:00 in the Green Room

● If your dancer’s hair is too short for a bun or ponytail, it still needs to be pulled away from the face, pinned and gelled so it is secured.

Rhythm & Movement and Intro class dancers: Makeup for this group is pink blush, pink lipstick, and light pink, light brown, or light grey eyeshadow (if they will let you!). Hair for girls will be a bun in the middle of their head - not too high and not too low. Dancers with short hair should pull it into two small buns, and use a headband and gel to make sure there are no flyaway bits. Boys need blush and pink chapstick or lipstick.

Beginning Ballet, hip hop 1-2, tap 1, Jazz 1 & 2, boys class students, acro 1: Hair for girls is a bun or ponytail or french braid (see specifics for each class) hair must be neatly slicked with hairspray (no flyaway bits please). Makeup for this group is pink blush, grey or brown eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner and red lipstick. Absolutely no blue eyeshadow. Boys need some blush and pink chapstick or lipstick.

Ballet 2 and up, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Jazz 3, Tap 2 and 3, Hip hop 3, and acro 2: Makeup for this group is foundation, pink blush, grey or brown eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner and red lipstick. Absolutely no blue eyeshadow. Girls hair will be in a high bun, braids, or ponytail with your hairpiece tightly secured (see specifics for each class). Hair must be neatly slicked with hairspray (no flyaway bits please). Boys need some blush and pink chapstick or lipstick.

Costumes

Students need to bring ALL COSTUMES (remember shoes, tights, socks etc) with them in a costume bag to DRESS REHEARSALS. Dance shoes are to be clean with no marks and tights should not have holes! Teachers will let students know via class which costume they need to put on first, check with your child that they do know well before the performance day.

● Costumes will be handed out in class the week of April 20^th, if all costume balances have been paid.

● Must be worn for rehearsals on April 25, May 2^nd-7^th and performances on May 8^th and 9^th.

● Some older dancers may be asked to wear jewelry like sparkly earrings, but unless it is part of your costume, please no bracelets, necklaces, or earrings. includes during dress rehearsals and performances and when class pictures are taken. Nude leotard or bodysuits under costumes are absolutely fine and encouraged, and required for dancers 10+.

TIPS:Costume Common Sense

✓ Always have a second pair of tights available.

✓ Place costumes in a garment bag for travel.

✓ Carry headpieces in a shoebox or container to prevent them from damage.

✓ Hang and press costumes before each performance.

✓ Place your name in all costumes and shoes.