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.
Nude Leotards may be required for some costumes or for any dancer making changes.
Clean, no rips or runs tights.
Clean and with no holes dance shoes.
No UNDERWEAR underneath costume.
If a bra is needed, make sure it is nude/clear straps and nothing is visible outside of costume.
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!
All hair will be worn in a high slicked bun for recital, for more information on recital buns see our hair and make up page!
Costume Hair Accessories
When in doubt go right!
Head bands: Make sure head bands are centered on dancers head and secured to the with bobby pins
Scrunchies & Scarfs: Wrap scrunchy/Scarf around bun and secure with bobby pins
Hair Jewel Pins: Place to the right side of the bun.
Hair Bow: Center the bow above the bun and let the ribbon fall on either side
ALL other hair pieces are placed to the right side of the bun and secured with bobby pins.