Costumes, Hair & Makeup

Costumes

All costumes have been fitted in class by our front desk staff and/or instructors.  Minor alterations will be taken care of by the studio at no additional cost.  You will receive your costume steamed and ready to wear in a zippered garment bag with all accessories.  We will pair your costume with tights that match the costume ordered. Please be sure you purchase a new pair of tights for the performance, we also recommend sending an extra pair- labeled with your child's name - just in case!  Once the costume has been sent home, you are responsible for the costume.  Replacement costs will apply.  Please keep it in a safe spot and do not wear it for dress-up or other purposes until after all performances are complete!

Costume payments must be made through our DSP Parent portal by June 1st. 

Costumes will be distributed after classes the week of June 1st. 

Caring for your Costumes

Please hang your costumes to store them, and ensure your child does not wear their costume other than for showcase-related events.  (After showcase please feel free to strut around town in it!) If you must wash your costumes, please follow the garment label and otherwise ensure they are hand-washed in cold water. Costumes should never be tumble-dried, and take care not to over-expose them to direct sunlight. Dry Cleaning is NOT recommended.  When it doubt, please contact us for further instructions.

Shoes & Tights

As previously mentioned, you will be required to provide your child's tights and shoes for the performance. They must be purchased before dress rehearsal, Saturday, June 22. When purchasing tights, note that they can not be returned if opened.  Please refer to the height and weight chart before opening your package. 

All required shoes can be purchased online or at our friendly local dance shop, California Dancewear.  

As listed in our dress code, please make sure your dancer is outfitted with the following:

• Magical Movers, Shining Stars Pre-Ballet and Ballet: Pink ballet shoes

• Tap: Black tap shoes

• Jazz: Skin-colored slip-on jazz shoes

• Contemporary: Students will dance barefoot

• Hip Hop: Students will require solid black hip hop sneakers or similar sneakers (to be approved by instructor)

Opening/Closing and Tap Groups:

Please approve your self-styled costumes with your instructor before June 1st. You may bring your garments in person or show/send a photo for approval. 

Additional Costume Information: 

Underwear must be skin-colored and must not be visible beneath your child’s costume.  

Any jewelry or accessories not included with the costume shall not be worn to performance.  No socks, watches, jewelry etc.  These items will be removed by our backstage staff and returned at the end of the show.

Hair & Makeup

Magical Mover, Shining Stars, Jumpstart Jazz/Hip Hop: 

Make- up: Make- up for this group is optional. We recommend foundation, pink blush and eyeshadow, mascara (if they will let you!) and pink lipstick. 

Hair: Hair should be neatly pulled back in a high bun. All hairstyles should include gel and/or hairspray- no flyaway bits please!

Mini Ballet & Mini Jazz: 

Make- up: For this group, we recommend light foundation, pink blush, brown eyeshadow, black mascara and pink lipstick. 

Hair: Hair should be neatly pulled back in a low bun with a middle part. All hairstyles should include gel and/or hairspray- no flyaway bits please!

Company Dancers: 

We recommend wearing a skin colored leotard or skin colored bra and brief set under ALL costumes while quick changing.

Make- up: Please apply your standard competition makeup. We will use the berry toned lipstick for ALL routines. Rimmel - Berry Lipstick 

Hair: Hair should be neatly pulled back in a low bun with a middle part for ALL routines. All hairstyles should include gel and/or hairspray- no flyaway bits please! You may need to reapply as you change.

Mini/Jumpstart Hair & Make-Up Tutorial