COSTUMES

How to Care for your Costume

Costumes are not to be used as dress ups and play clothes before the recital. Once your dancer receives their costume(s) they should be put away, until the recital. 

Costumes with tutu's should be stored upside down, so that the tutu will be fluffed and ready to go.

After costumes have been shipped and stored they will most likely have some wrinkles, using a steamer will help to smooth out any set in wrinkles. (Specifics on what costumes will need steamed will be given at the costume meetings) DO NOT IRON!

What to wear under your costume?

Come to the recital and dress rehearsal with a cover up on over your costume! Its tradition to keep your costume a surprise until you step out on the stage.

Ballet Shoes - Pink

Jazz Shoes - Tan

Tap Shoes - Black

Ballet Tights - Pink

Contemporary, Jazz and Tap Tights - Tan

Can I iron my dance costume? NO

This video outlines some ways to rid your costume of wrinkles after shipment and storage. You can also use a steamer or hang your costume in the bathroom during a hot shower. 

REMINDER!

Check your tights for runs & rips

Make sure your shoes are clean and with no holes in them.

Ballet: Pink Tights & Pink Ballet Shoes

Jazz: Tan Tights & Tan Jazz Shoes

Hip-Hop: White Tennis Shoe

Contemporary: Tan Tights & Turners/Ballet Shoes

Tap: Tan Tights & Black Tap shoes

*Tap 1 & 2 and Combo = Pink Tights*

Hair, Hair, Hair!

Costume Hair Accessories 

When in doubt go right!