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Costumes

2023 Recital Costume Information

Class, Date, & Time

Song Title

Shoes

Tights

Hair

Headpiece

Ballet 1
Mon 3:30

The Last Unicorn

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

Bow on right side of bun

CM 3
Mon 3:30

A You’re Adorable

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Headpiece on top of pony

Ballet 2
Mon 4:30

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Low Bun

Hat on top of head – flowers pointing forward

Pre-Dance
Mon 4:30

Sugar, Sugar

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Crown in front of little ponytail

Int. HH
Mon 4:30

Janet Mix

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

No Tights; No Socks Showing

High Ponytail

None

Ballet 3
Mon 5:30

Up

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

Flower on upper right side of bun

Jazz 1/2
Mon 5:30

Tarzan Boy

Tan “Neo-Flex” Jazz Shoes

Carmel Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Carmel Tights”

High Ponytail

None

Int. Jazz 1
Mon 5:30

Rama Lama

Black “Neo-Flex” Jazz Shoes

Black Tights
Use the Ballet link and
choose “Black Tights”

Low Ponytail with Middle Part

None

Adv. HH
Mon 5:30

Sleepover

Black Shoes with White Soles

No Tights; No Socks Showing

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down

None

Jazz 2/3
Mon 6:30

That’s How I Know

Tan “Neo-Flex” Jazz Shoes

Carmel Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Carmel Tights”

High Ponytail

Tie white scarf around ponytail 

Adv. Jazz 3
Mon 6:30

A Little Party

Tan Character Shoes

Nude Fishnet Tights

Low Ponytail

None

HH 6
Mon 6:30

Backstreet Boy Mix

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

No Tights; No Socks Showing

High Ponytail

Bandana wrapped around pony and tied in a knot on top of pony

Adv. Pointe (Laura)
Mon 7:30

The Way You Make Me Feel

Pointe Shoes

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

None

Adv. Pointe (Laura)
Mon 7:30

How Does She Know

Pointe Shoes

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

None

Ballet 5
Tue 3:30

Typewriter

Ballet Pink Canvas Spit-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

High Bun

Hairpiece under bun

CM 4
Tue 3:30

Wake Up Little Susie

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

Headpiece in front of the bun

HH 4
Tue 3:30

Hear it for the boy

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Bow on top of little pony

Int. Ballet 4
Tue 4:30

Cobra Style

Pointe Shoes

Black Tights
Use the Ballet tights link
and choose “Black Tights”

High Bun

None

Jazz 4/5 BLUE
Tue 4:30

Weird Science

Black “Neo-Flex” Jazz Shoes

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Glasses with attached elastic around back of head underneath hair as much as possible

Int. Jazz 2
Tue 4:30

O Fortuna

Tan Turning Shoes

No Tights

Hair Down

Swim cap over all hair

HH3
Tue 4:30

Cha Cha Slide

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

No Tights; No Socks Showing

Low Ponytail

Backwards hat & jacket unzipped

Adv. Ballet (Mari)
Tue 5:30

Starry Starry Night

Pointe Shoes

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

None

Jazz 4/5 RED
Tue 5:30

Centerfield

Black “Neo-Flex” Jazz Shoes

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

High Ponytail

Red baseball cap adjusted to fit head; ponytail should be pulled through hole in hat

HH7/8
Tue 5:30

When I Grow Up

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

No Tights; No Socks Showing

High Ponytail

Bandana is folded & rolled. Tie it around head & the double knot is off the dancers right

Int. Ballet 3
Tue 6:30

La Vie en Rose

Ballet Pink Canvas Spit-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Low Bun

Between Left Ear and Low Bun 

HH 5
Tue 6:30

Space Jam

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

No Tights; No Socks Showing

High Ponytail

Bandana around ponytail / safety pin if needed

Int. Ballet 2
Tue 7:30

Blackbird

Ballet Pink Canvas Spit-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

Right side of bun

Adv. Ballet (Amanda)
Wed 3:00

Another Day of Sun

Ballet Pink Canvas Spit-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Contemporary 1
Wed 3:30

Unwritten

Barefoot

No Tights; No Socks

Low Ponytail

None

Adv. Jazz 1
Wed 3:30

Shut Up and Drive

Tan Turning Shoes

No Tights

Low Ponytail with Middle Part

None

Tap 2/3
Wed 3:30

Uptown Girl

Black “Tap-On” Buckle Tap Shoes

Carmel Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Carmel Tights”

High Ponytail

Place the hair clip on the left side of the head. Clip onto the hair tie. Curl hair

Int. Ballet 1
Wed 4:30

Bicycle Race

Ballet Pink Canvas Spit-Sole Ballet Slippers

Black cut off Tights

Ponytail

None

Contemporary 3
Wed 4:30

Ka Momi O Ka Pakipika

Barefoot

Tan Tights

Low Bun

None

HH 1/2
Wed 4:30

Fabulous

Black Sequin High Top Sneakers

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

High Ponytail

Bow attached in front of ponytail positioned to face the front

Tap 7
Wed 4:30

Love Shack

Black “Flexmaster” Lace up Tap Shoes

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

Hair Down

Yellow headband-push all hair back. Curl hair

Contemporary 2
Wed 5:30

Hide & Seek

Barefoot

Tan Tights

Low Ponytail

None

Tap 4
Wed 5:30

Trickle, Trickle, Splash, Splash

Black “Flexmaster” Lace up Tap Shoes

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

High Ponytail

Clip feather headpiece on the right side of the head with the feathers facing up. Use bobby pins to reinforce.

Adv. Jazz 2
Wed 6:30

Welcome to New York

Tan Turning Shoes

Nude Stir-up Tights

Low Ponytail with Middle Part

None

Ballet 4
Thu 3:30

Dance of the Nubian Slave

Ballet Pink Canvas Spit-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

Right side of bun

CM 4
Thu 3:30

Boy From NY City

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Headpiece on top of pony

CM 3
Thu 3:30

A You’re Adorable

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Headpiece on top of pony

Tap 5/6
Thu 3:30

Diamonds

Black “Flexmaster” Lace up Tap Shoes

Light Suntan Tights
Use the Ballet tights link and choose “Light Suntan”

High Ponytail

None

Pre-Dance
Thu 4:30

Shoop, Shoop

Ballet Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slippers

Ballet Pink Tights

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Crown in front of little ponytail

Modern
Thu 4:30

Sunscreen

Barefoot

No Tights; No Socks

Low Bun

None

Tap 8
Thu 5:30

Devil Went Down to Georgia

Black “Flexmaster” Lace up Tap Shoes

Black Tights; Black Socks
Use the Ballet link and
choose “Black Tights”

Low Bun

None

Int. Pointe
Thu 6:30

Concerto Grosse

Pointe Shoes

Ballet Pink Tights

Regular Bun

Right side of bun

Tap 9/10
Thu 6:30

Footloose

Black “Flexmaster” Lace up Tap Shoes

No Tights; No Socks Showing

Pull-Back (1/2 up 1/2 down)

Cowboy hat on top of head

Performance Make-Up Guide

Remember we are performing on stage and lights have a tendency to wash out the faces. Please be sure to wear bright make-up – All dancers need to have on Blush, Lipstick, Eye shadow and Mascara. Older dancers need liner on their upper lid. Make-up is very important. We have very bright stage lights and in order for the dancers’ features (eyes, lips/smile, etc) to be seen and for the dancers not to look washed out it is crucial that every dancer has make-up on. Please no Lip Gloss! Hair will stick to it and it looks too shinny on stage. Lipstick suggestion – Maybelline Color Sensation “Perfect Plum” (this lip color is wonderful – it goes with all skin tones and most costume colors).

If dancers have light eyebrows, you can lightly fill them in using a brow power or pencil. It really helps the eyes stand out on stage.

If you need help applying your make-up follow these instructions!

1. Properly cleanse face. Apply light coating of moisturizer to dancer’s face.

2. Apply foundation smoothly and evenly on dancer’s face and eyelids. Be sure to blend foundation over jawbones and feather onto the top of throat. This will prevent a line at the jawbone. Blend thoroughly into the hairline. You may want to use a make-up sponge for easier application.

3. Dab on concealer where necessary. Blend into foundation.

4. Apply light coating of powder to set base make-up.

5. Cover entire lid, up to brow, with your light-colored eye shadow. This will add brightness to the eye and set off the darker shadow.

6. Apply dark eyeliner to outer half of both upper and lower lids. To make eyes appear bigger, don’t connect the lines at the corners. You can also extend the lines at corner of eye to extend its length.

7. Contour with dark colored eye shadow half way across lid and up to crease. Highlight inner portion of lid with gold, white or light pink shadow. Blend into the dark shadow. Q-tips work nicely for blending the two shades.

8. Dust off any shadow under eyes with a cotton ball.

9. Define eyebrows with eyebrow pencil.

10. Apply at least three coats of waterproof mascara on both upper and lower lashes.

11. Contour cheeks with blush by applying near the center of ear and blending toward base of nose. Finish with strokes on the apples of the cheeks. (If your dancer looks too stark, you can lightly stroke forehead, temples and chin to remove harshness). Blonde dancers should lightly dust one inch into hairline. This avoids an abrupt, harsh look on stage.

12. Line lips with appropriate colored lip liner. Softly shade in rest of lip.

13. After costume is on, apply lipstick and blot.

Performance Hair Guide

This guide is based for classes that are putting their hair up into a ponytail, snood or bun.


1. Heavily apply gel or lightly dampen dancer’s hair.

2. Brush hair and bangs straight back away from face.

3. Heavily gel bangs, wispy hairs and hair at base of neck. Brush hair into a smooth ponytail at a 45- degree angle from chin, applying additional gel as necessary.

4. If your dancer’s hair will be going from snood to ponytail or vice versa, please complete step 6.

5. If your dancer will only be wearing a bun or snood, then proceed to step 7.

6. Using curling iron, curl ponytail into soft curls. If you dancer’s hair will not hold a curl, you may want to try Biolage Thermal Active Setting Spray.

7. If you have a snood headpiece, firmly clip it in at the base of the ponytail. Gently push the hair into the snood. Try not to loosen curls if applicable. If snood is loose, add nylon or netting the color of your dancer’s hair to fill vacant space. If you are forming a bun, there are many different methods that are equally feasible. You can choose from bun formers to braiding. I will explain braiding method: Braid the ponytail and wrap it around base of tail. Place hair net over bun by crisscrossing it back and forth to add stability. Bobby pin hair securely into place. Ask dancer to shake head. Ask if anything feels loose. Pin in that area.

8. Heavily spray entire hairdo. Bring supplies to performance for touchups.

9. It is important to have hair out of face to provide the dancer with a clean look on stage. This may look harsh up close, but from the audience, it will look great!

This guide is based for hair ½ up – ½ down and going to a snood or vice versa.

1. Follow steps 1 & 2 from above.

2. Heavily gel bangs and wispy hairs back away from face. If your dancer will be leaving bangs down, curl them up and out of their eyes.

3. Part hair across the crown of head. Brush front part into smooth ponytail high on the back of the head, applying additional gel as needed.

4. Follow steps #5 and #7.

5. When transferring to a snood, leave original ponytail in. Add a second ponytail catching all of the additional hair that was left down. Attach snood at base of second ponytail. Gently push that hair into the snood. Try not to loosen curls. If snood is loose, add nylon or netting the same color as dancer’s hair to fill the vacant space.

6. It is important to have hair out of face to provide the dancer with a clean look on stage. This may look harsh up close, but from the audience, it will look great!

Recital Supply List

Make-Up Supplies

Q-tips
Cotton balls
Moisturizer
Foundation or pancake base (same shade or slightly darker than dancer’s skin tone)
Make-up powder (same shade as foundation)
Make-up sponge (optional)
Rouge (judge color according to dancer’s skin tone, costume and class)
Brighter is not always best. Rose tones go well with most costumes.
Light eye shadow
Dark eye shadow
White or Gold highlighting eye shadow
Dark eyeliner (liquid goes on a & off easiest)
Eyebrow pencil
Matte lipstick (color depends on color of costume)
Lip liner (same tone as lipstick color)
Concealer
Waterproof mascara
Make-up remover

Hair Supplies

Hair Brush
Comb
Water bottle with spray nozzle
Gel
Maximum hold hairspray
Hair net (only if dancer’s hair will be in a bun; be sure it is color of dancer’s hair)
Bobby pins (color of dancer’s hair)
Hair ties – Bring extras in case they break. (color of dancer’s hair)
Curling Iron

Other Necessities

Safety pins
Needle and thread
Extra pair of tights
Scissors
Clear deodorant (if applicable)
Extra pair of black shoelaces for jazz shoes
Clear nail polish (for runs in tights)
Fabric or craft glue
Static Guard
Camera