Costumes

All costumes will be fit 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 and tights.  We will pair your costume with tights that match the size of the costume ordered.  Opened tights CAN NOT BE RETURNED due to hygienic reasons, so please double check you have received the correct size and reviewed the height/weight chart on the back of the tights box before opening.  Once the costume has been sent home, you are responsible for the loss of any accessories, tights or the costume itself.  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!

Caring for Your Costumes

Please ensure your child does not wear their costume other than for recital-related events.  (After the recital 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 in doubt, please contact us for further instructions.,

Shoes & Tights

As previously mentioned, all required tights are included with costume purchase.  If the size allotted for your student does not meet your requirements, you may exchange (while quantities last) but the tights can not be opened.  Please refer to the height and weight chart before opening your package.  

All required shoes can be purchased in the studio or at our friendly local dance shop, Pirouette.  You can also order and have direct shipping to your home using our virtual shop https://www.shopnimbly.com/Sotdanceacademy

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

Combo class students (1-5) will require tan Mary Jane style tap shoes.  Combo 5 dancers also need Tan jazz shoes.

2’s in Tutus, Rising Stars Ballet and Ballet students will require pink ballet shoes.  Pointe students will require pink pointe shoes. Rising Stars Ballet/Lyrical students will also required Tan Jazz Shoes.

Tap students in level 1-2 will required tan tap shoes.  Tap students in Level 3-5 and Teen will require black lace up tap shoes.

Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, & Rising Stars Lyrical students will require tan slip-on jazz shoes. 

ALL Hip Hop students will require solid black hip hop sneakers or similar sneaker (to be approved by instructor).

AcroDance students will require bare feet.

Underwear is typically not worn under dance costumes, as tights fulfill both hygienic and modesty purposes.  In the case that your dancer feels most comfortable, underwear must be skin-colored and must not be visible beneath your child’s costume.   Undergarments/modesty liners can also be purchased at https://www.shopnimbly.com/Sotdanceacademy

Please have your child wear recital undergarments to picture day so we can ensure it is appropriate for performance.  

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

Rising Stars: Recommended Make up for this group is pink blush and silver/gray eyeshadow, mascara (if they will let you!) and pink lipstick. Hair will be half-up half down ponytail, with the exception of Rising Stars Ballet/Lyrical which is a low bun. All headpieces should go on the dancer's right side.

Academy Level : Hair is a center part, low ponytail or bun.  Please check your costume bag for your specific hairstyle.  Recommended Make up for this group is foundation, blush, grey eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner and dark pink or red lipstick.  

All hairstyles should include gel and/or hairspray- no flyaway bits please!

Rising Stars  Hair & Make-Up Tutorial