Performance Look

This is your go-to guide for everything your dancer needs to feel confident and stage-ready — all in one simple, easy spot.

You'll find details on makeup and hair requirements, what’s included with each costume, and any tights and shoes you’ll need to have ready. ,

There are also quick tips for costume care at home, so everything looks perfect on show day.

Take a quick look below and feel confident knowing exactly what to expect.

Taking Care of Costumes

There’s nothing quite like a dance costume. It holds all the excitement of the performance to come—and of course, the sparkles! For many dancers, putting on their costume brings out the confidence and joy they’ve worked so hard to build.

Because costumes are made from delicate fabrics—stretchy lycra, sequins, beading—they need a little extra care. The good news? It’s simple to keep them looking great with a few easy guidelines.

Costume Do’s and Don’ts:

✅ DO help your dancer choose a safe spot at home to store their costume, away from pets, food, or siblings who might want to play dress-up.

❌ DON’T allow playtime in the costume. If it rips or gets stained, it’s too late to replace.

✅ DO remind your child to only drink water and avoid snacks while in costume—especially during photo day or recital. Food and drink stains are often permanent.

✅ DO hang tutus upside down (unless told otherwise by your teacher). This keeps them nice and fluffy!

✅ DO consider a nude leotard underneath the costume if your dancer finds it itchy. It adds comfort and modesty without altering the costume.

✅ DO allow costumes to “rest” outside the garment bag if they’re wrinkled. A steamer can be used if you’re familiar with one, or simply hang the costume in a steamy bathroom.

✅ DO check that everything is packed and ready to go in a garment bag for picture day and recital. If possible, arrive dressed in costume for both!

If you’re ever unsure how to store or care for a costume, please ask! Costume care can feel new, but it doesn’t need to be stressful—support is always just a quick question away.

Class-by-Class Costume Guide

Recital Hair and Makeup Guide

Does my dancer need to wear makeup for Picture Day and the Recital?

Yes! The lights on the stage are very bright, and the Theater is large! All dancers will need to wear makeup for the show. This will make their beautiful faces stand out on stage and not be washed out by the lights.

For the younger dancers, we suggest light blush to match their skin, light brown eyeshadow and red lips. Competitive dancers should wear their competitive makeup. All dancers should look

their best for the big day!

How do I style my dancer’s hair for Picture Day and the Recital?

For uniformity, all dancers are required to wear a high pony tail. All competitive dancers or dancers in a competitive class must have their hair in a ballet bun.

Hair should be as neat and clean as possible. This is a special day, so you should make a special effort to help your dancer look their best! Use gel / clips/ hairspray to smooth fly-aways so that all dancers have a classy and uniform look on stage! Bangs should be pulled back.