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Basic Stage Makeup Supplies
*Please refer to makeup information by role for your dancer. These are general stage makeup guidelines that do not apply to all roles.
There are many brands and products on the market, and you can find good products in any price range.
elf Cosmetics is an affordable brand that many dancers use, and as a plus, it is cruelty free. However, any brand that you prefer is fine as long as it follows general stage makeup guidelines.
General Stage Makeup
This is not required, however it can help dancers with paler skin to avoid being washed out by the stage lights, as well as serve as a good base for eye makeup. Foundation should be applied before coming to the theatre.
Setting powder is recommended to tone down shine, as shine will appear as sweat to the audience.
Blush is very important for all dancers in party scene and carousel.
It is important to opt for matte rather than shimmer with stage makeup, as shimmer reads as sweat from the audience when reflected from the stage lights.
Eyebrow pencil is important for stage makeup, as it helps the audience see facial expressions more clearly.
Mascara is optional. It helps define the eyelashes.
A subtle/neutral lipstick that works with your dancer's skintone is important, as it helps the audience see facial expressions more clearly.
Eyeliner Options
Please look through the options below to determine what will work best for your dancer.
This is good for sensitive eyes, as it goes on very gently with a brush and it is easy to fix mistakes.
Some dancers prefer liquid eyeliner as they do not have to use a separate brush, however it can be difficult to fix mistakes due to smearing with most liquid eyeliners.
Some dancers prefer liquid pen eyeliner as they can draw as if they are holding a pen. However, it can be difficult to fix mistakes due to smearing with most liquid eyeliners.
Some dancers prefer pencil eyeliner as they can draw as if they are holding a pen, and it is a dry product. However, it can be irritating to sensitive eyes.
Soliders
Makeup is optional, and should be natural should you choose to apply makeup. Eyelash glue is strongly encouraged!
Soldiers should have eyelash glue with them at the theatre to apply with their soldier cheeks.
Cheeks are supplied by PBT.
Soldier Cheek Example
*We recommend packing makeup wipes for your dancer to help remove eyelash glue after the performance.
Natural Makeup Example
Soldiers should not wear eyeliner. Subtle/neutral lip and eye colors, and mascara are permitted.
Natural Makeup Example
Soldiers should not wear eyeliner. Subtle/neutral lip and eye colors, and mascara are permitted.
General Stage Makeup Tools
Powder brush
For use with setting powder
Blush brush
For use to apply blush to the apples of the cheeks
Eyeshadow brush
To apply neutral dark eyeshadow to the crease, and to apply a neutral light color to the lid and brow bone
Eyeliner brush for Gel Eyeliner
(Not applicable for liquid or pencil eyeliner)
Micellar water is a favorite among students with sensitive skin for removing makeup.
*You will need to pack cotton rounds to apply the micellar water on to remove the makeup.
Cold cream is a favorite among students with sensitive skin for removing makeup.
It is also moisturizing which can be nice during winter weather
Should you opt for pencil eyeliner, you will need to sharpen it regularly.
How to do basic Stage Makeup
Step 1:
Begin with a clean face.
You can apply foundation at this time, or just setting powder.
*Before applying makeup, apply lip balm so that lips are ready for lip color at the end of the process.
Step 2:
Apply a dark neutral color to the crease, and a lighter color to the eyelid and brown bone.
*It is important not to overly blend the shadows, as the lines help define the eyes at a distance under the stage lights.
Step 3:
Apply a thin layer of eyeliner below the lower lash line.
*You will want to make a straight line rather than a curved line. Because the eye is naturally curved, a straight line will have a curved appearance. A curved line will make the eye appear tired and droopy.
Step 4:
Apply a thin layer of eyeliner to the upper lash line.
*If you choose to do the top liner before the bottom, make sure that the liner is fully dry before opening the eyes as the liner will smudge.
Step 5:
Fill in the eyebrows with a color slightly darker than your natural hair color.
Step 6:
Apply blush and lip color.
Complete makeup look!
Makeup Best Practices
Makeup Best Practices
When It Is and Is not Okay to Share Makeup
When It Is and Is not Okay to Share Makeup
It is recommended to clean your brushes after use to avoid growth of bacteria in your brushes. Makeup Brush Cleaner
6 Makeup Products not to share
6 Makeup Products not to share
It is generally not a good idea to share makeup. While it is a nice sentiment to share with others, sharing makeup can be dangerous.
If a dancer forgets a makeup product that they need, please instruct them to see a teacher.
We generally have extra products on hand that are cleaned and extra brushes that are washed after each use. It is preferred that students bring their own makeup to the theatre, and ask for help with applying makeup.
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