**COSTUMES**

* You provide costume pieces marked with an *asterisk. If the costume list includes tights, those were provided. Details included by age/class below.

Take special care of costumes and make sure they are free of wrinkles

Label everything. Write your child’s name on ALL costume pieces, shoes, accessories, tights, etc with your child’s name and place them in a labeled garment bag. Place accessories in a labeled clear ziploc bag.

Washing: Do not wash costumes.

Ironing: Do not use a traditional iron. Silks can burn, sequins can melt, and fabric colors may change. Please use only a steam iron or hand held steamer and use caution because glues that attach appliques and/or trim can easily melt. Or, hang in the bathroom during a shower.

Tutus: Grasp the waist and give it a gentle shake, then use your fingers to “comb” out any pieces of tulle that are wrinkled. To store a tutu, put it on a hanger upside down. To help remove persistent wrinkles, hang the tutu in the bathroom during a shower or use a handheld steamer.

**SHOES**

Jazz: black; Ballet: pink; Tap: black; Contemporary: nude half-soles; Hip Hop: check details. There is a small selection of free and discounted options in the office, but please reach out as soon as possible!! 

**HAIR**

Bobby pins. You only need about four to secure a bun. Yes, seriously.
And, hair nets are amazing. Ask Jenica for a quick tutorial that will save you so much time and frustration!!
Video: How To Use Bobby Pins and Hair Pins Correctly

How to slick back hair for a bun or ponytail?
Video: Perfecting a Perfect Ballerina Bun | Brown Haired Bliss (tip: start with wet hair, comb gel through the hair, and use cheap aerosol hairspray at the end to keep it slick)

**MAKEUP**

Jewlrey: No jewelry, except for small diamond studs if ears are pierced.

What is the purpose of stage makeup?
The intention is not to make your child look older, but rather to enhance your child’s features so they are clearly seen from the stage and not washed-out by the stage lights. This is true for both boys and girls. This is a great article!

How to prevent lipstick from smudging/smearing?
– Cover the entire lip with a lipliner pencil in a color that is similar to the lipstick.
– Dab the lipstick overtop (matte options work better than glossy)
– Blot lipstick with tissue.
– Press a light application of translucent powder or finishing powder overtop. Or, spritz with setting spray.

How to apply makeup for the stage?

Video: Smokey Eye Dance Makeup Tutorial

– Foundation: Select a skin-tone color. No need to go darker than usual.
– Blush: Applied on the cheekbones, heavier than everyday wear to counteract the one-dimensional effects of the foundation.
– Bronzer and Contouring: Can help define facial features, but it is a personal preference. There are many youtube tutorials on this.
– Finishing Powder or Setting Spray: Creates a matte finish to reduce shine that reflects light and causes shadows.
– Eyeshadow: Use a neutral palette (e.g. grays, browns) that works with your skin tone, but apply much heavier than everyday wear. Begin with a lighter neutral color (e.g. light gray) across the entire eye lid. Apply a darker shade (e.g. dark gray) across the eye socket. Use a very light or white shade under the eyebrow to highlight.
– Eyeliner: Black with a slight extended wing.
– Mascara: Black, waterproof to prevent smudging and flaking.
– Lip liner & Lipstick: Red color that works well with skin tone. A long-wear matte works best. Glossy lipsticks tend to smear.

MAKEUP: red lipstick and blush, mascara is optional. No nail polish.

Monday 10:00 – Hip Hop (Lonnie)
Title: Journey Under the Sea
Song: “Under the Sea” by Shaggy, Dave Aude
Costume: *All-black sneakers, *black low socks, *all black plain leggings (sweatpants for boys) free from holes, glitter, logos, etc., *form-fitting black shirt, zipped blue jacket, black tutu skirt, blue sparkly bow
Hair (Girls): slicked high ponytail with bow secured to the hair on top of the ponytail.
Hair (Boys): nicely combed and hair sprayed in place

Tuesday 1:30 – Hip Hop (Lonnie)
Title: A Journey by Train”
Song: “Chugga Chugga Choo Choo” by choo choo soul
Costume: *All-black sneakers, *black low socks, conductor dress, hair bow, red kerchief tied around neck with tie in back, red gloves
Hair: two low ponytails with rubber bands that match hair color, curled. Secure conductor hat with bobby pins.

Tuesday 3:30 – Pre-Ballet/Tap (Lonnie)
Title: A Journey through Disney
Song: Mix
Costume: *black tap shoes, polka dot dress, shoe bows, ballet pink tights
Hair: high slicked bun with white bow secured to in front of the bun, slightly to dancer’s right side

Wednesday 10:00 – Pre-Ballet/Tap (Lonnie)
Title: Journey into the Unknown
Song: “Into the Unknown” Frozen 2
Costume (Girls): *pink/tan ballet shoes, ballet pink tights, teal dress, snowflake hair clip
Costume (Boys): *black ballet shoes, all-black pants, metallic crewneck
Hair: low slicked bun, parted on the dancer’s right side. Secure snowflake on the left side.

Title: My Journey to You
Song: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Costume (Girls): *black tap shoes, sequin jumpsuit, bow, provided tights
Costume (Boys): *black tap shoes, *all-black dance pants, sequin shirt
Hair: high slicked bun with bow secured with bobby pins in front of bun 

MAKEUP: red lipstick and blush, mascara is optional. No nail polish.

Tuesday 4:30 – Ballet/Tap (Lonnie)
Title: Sea Cruise
Song: “Sea Cruise” by Fred Mollin, Blue Sea Band
Costume: *black tap shoes, light suntan tights, sailor shirt and skirt, hat 
Hair: low slicked bun, hat secured with bobby pins

Wednesday 3:30 – Hip Hop (Lonnie)
Title: A Journey to the Jungle
Song: Mix
Costume/Hair (All):  *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks
– Kolbie, Monroe, Oakley, Eva, Adelaide, Molly: safari dress, hat. Two low ponytails.
– Gwen, Charlie: cheetah leotard, leggings, headband. Two high slicked buns with tulle puffs doubled around the buns (not using the headband)
– Brooklyn, Gracie: zebra leotard, leggings. Low slicked bun with middle part with headband. Ruffle wristbands.
– Addison, Zariah: bird leotard. High slicked bun with hair clip secured to the front of the bun slightly to the dancer’s right side

Friday 1:30 – Ballet/Tap (Lonnie)
Title: Journey to the Past
Song: “Journey to the Past” by Christy Altomare
Costume: *light pink ballet shoes, light suntan tights, dark green tutu dress, hair clip
Hair: high slicked bun, secure clip in front slightly to the dancer’s right side

Thursday 3:30 – Hip Hop (Lonnie)
Title: The Journey of Kindness
Song: “Be Nice” by Black Eyed Peas, Snoop Dog
Costume: *all-black sneakers, *all-black plain leggings (Russell sweatpants), white hoodie with happy face
Hair: High slicked ponytail with provided yellow bow. Boys nicely combed hair hair sprayed in place                                                                  

Friday 2:30 – Hip Hop (Lonnie)
Title: The Journey of Success
Song: “Get Dat” by Rayelle
Costume (Girls): *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, colored jacket, unitard, hair tie
Costume (Boys): *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, black jacket, black sweatpants
Hair: High slicked ponytail with provided scrunchy, curled or nicely combed.

MAKEUP: foundation to match skin color, blush, red lipstick, mascara, subtle smokey eye shadow in neutral colors (e.g. browns or grays). Boys makeup is optional.

MONDAYS

7-10 Jazz/Tap (Lonnie)
Title: Hit the Road Jack
Song: “Hit the Road Jack” by Throttle
Costume (Girls): *all-black jazz shoes, black sweatshirt and pants, black tank. If socks are worn, they must be black no-show
Costume (Boys): *all-black jazz shoe, *all-black jogger or sweat pants, and black racer hoodie
Hair: High slicked ponytail with provided white scarf. Boys combed nicely and hair sprayed in place

9-10 Lyrical Ballet (Lauren)
Title: Journey to a New Life
Song: “I See the Light” by Brent Morgan
Costume (Girls): *light pink ballet shoes, slate blue dress, light suntan tights, hair bow
Costume (Boys): white shirt
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part. Two barrettes on the dancer’s right side of bun

TUESDAYS

7-8 Lyrical Ballet (Sarah)
Title: Take Chances
Song: “How Far I’ll Go” Moana
Costume: *light pink ballet shoes, light suntan tights, powder blue dress, hair clips
Hair: High slicked bun. Secure the provided hair clips to the dancer’s right side of the bun so they are visible from the front.

WEDNESDAYS

7-9 Hip Hop (Shannon)
Title: Takin’ It Back to Old School
Song: Mix
Costume (Girls): *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, *black full-length plain leggings, white t-shirt, black bomber jacket
Costume (Boys): *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, white t-shirt, black sweatpants, accessories
Hair: Half up/Half down, brushed nicely

7-8 Lyrical Ballet (Lonnie)
Title: Whole Wide World
Song: “Whole Wide World” by Mindy Gledhill
Costume: *light pink ballet shoes, sage/black floral dress, light suntan tights, hair clip
Hair: High slicked bun with flower clip to the dancer’s right side of bun

THURSDAYS

7-8 Hip Hop (Ashley)
Title: Journey through School
Song: Mix
Costume: *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, *all-black tank, plaid pants, varsity jacket, backpack prop (Lonnie will have the backpacks on the side of the stage) 
Hair: Two low slicked ponytails with middle part

9-10 Hip Hop (Ashley)
Title: Going on Vacation
Song: Mix
Costume: *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, white pants, *all-black sunglasses, *bright Hawaiian-style short-sleeve button-up collared shirt (Alayna, Taylor: Lilo and Stitch; Roxanna, Hailey: leaves; Kaia: surfboards; Camden, Kinsley: flamingos; Emerson, Sequoia: pineapples; Elias, Eden: flowers; Scout: bus with surfboards)
Props: please bring to class if you have round swim floats, beach ball, beach towels
Hair: Low slicked ponytail with middle part
Makeup: HOT PINK LIPSTICK

FRIDAYS

7-9 Hip Hop (Lonnie)
Title: Journey to the Future
Song: “Movin” by Group 1 Crew
Costume (Girls): *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, silver jacket, unitard
Costume (Boys): *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, *all-black sweatpants, jacket
Hair: High slicked ponytail with provided cuff, curled or nicely combed. Boys nicely combed and hair sprayed in place.

9-11 Jazz (Denisse)
Title: Don’t Stop Me Now
Song: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Costume (Girls): *black jazz shoes, sequin jumpsuit, pony clip, light suntan tights
Costume (Boys): *black jazz shoes, *all-black dance pants, red t-shirt
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

MAKEUP: foundation to match skin color, blush, red lipstick, mascara, subtle smokey eye shadow in neutral colors (e.g. browns or grays). Boys makeup is optional.

MONDAYS

10-12 Contemporary Beg. (Emily)
Title: Letters Home
Song: “Life in Letters” by Lucy Schwartz
Costume: *nude half-soles, red dress, hair clip, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked ponytail with middle part

10-12 Contemporary Int. (Emily)
Title: Journey through the Storm
Song: “Shelter” by Finneas
Costume: *nude half-soles, white leotard, white pants, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked ponytail with middle part

10-12 Ballet Int. (Lonnie)
Title: A Journey through Classical Music
Song: Mix
Costume: *light pink ballet shoes, ballet pink tights, grey/pink dress, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

WEDNESDAYS

11-12 Lyrical Ballet (Lonnie)
Title: Journey of Friendship
Song: “Have a Little Faith in Me” by Nashville Cast, Will Chase, Maisy Stella
Costume: *light pink ballet shoes, ballet pink tights, pink dress, hair clip, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked bun parted to the dancer’s right side. Secure hairpiece with bobby pins to the left side of dancer’s head.

11+ Jazz Beg./Int. (Lonnie)
Title: Jet Set
Song: “Jet Set” Aaron Tveit, Cast of Catch Me if You Can
Costume: *black jazz shoes, light suntan tights, blue jacket, skirt, hat, gloves, 
Hair: Low slicked bun. Hat secured with bobby pins, slightly tilted to the dancer’s right side.

THURSDAYS

10-11 Hip Hop (Ashley)
Title: Journey to Space
Song: Mix
Costume: *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, black cargo pants, shimmer purple bomber jacket
Hair: Low slicked ponytail with middle part

Senior/Junior Ensemble (Kayla)
Title: Journey into the Danger Zone
Song: “Danger Zone”
Costume: *nude half-soles, green jumpsuit
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part.
Makeup: Maroon lipstick

Junior Ensemble (Kayla)
Title: Journey to Broadway
Song: “1650 Broadway Melody”
Costume: Same as competition
**Hair: High slicked ponytail. No headband.
**Makeup: Maroon lipstick

FRIDAYS

11-12 Jazz Int. (Denisse)
Title: Under Pressure
Song: “Under Pressure” by Queen/David Bowie, Rah Mix/Remastered 2011
Costume: *black jazz shoes, black/white jacket, unitard, not using hair clip but Denisse will provide a red headband
Makeup: bright red lipstick
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

MAKEUP: foundation to match skin color, blush, red lipstick, mascara, subtle smokey eye shadow in neutral colors (e.g. browns or grays). Boys makeup is optional.

Lyrical Ballet Int (Lauren)
Title: Up, Up and Away
Song: “Up, Up and Away” by Chance Peña
Costume: *nude half-soles, latte dress, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part (not using hair cuff)

Jazz Beg./Int. (Lonnie)
Title: Step in Time
Song: “Step in Time” by Dick Van Dyke, Cast of Mary Poppins
Costume: *black jazz shoes, chimney sweep outfit, hat
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part. Secure hat with bobby pins.

Contemporary Beg/Int (Kayla)
Title: Journey into the Night
Song: “Midnight Moon” by Oh Wonder
Costume: *nude half-soles, black dress, hair clip, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Makeup: Wear regular stage makeup + Kayla will add shimmer and gems on side stage
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

Hip Hop Beg/Int (Ashley)
Title: Journey of a Teenager
Song: Mix
Costume: *all-black sneakers, *all-black low socks, *black tank top, *all-black sunglasses, colored hoodie, black pants
Hair: Two low slicked ponytails in bubble braids
Makeup: BURGUNDY LIPSTICK (reddish-purple) 

MAKEUP: foundation to match skin color, blush, red lipstick, mascara, subtle smokey eye shadow in neutral colors (e.g. browns or grays). Boys makeup is optional.

Adv Ballet (Lonnie)
Title: Journey through Another Day
Song: “Another Day of Sun” from La La Land
Costume: *light pink ballet shoes, ballet pink tights, yellow dress, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

Point 2
Title: A Journey to Paris
Song: “Wenn Mademoiselle dich kusst”
Costume: *pointe shoes, *light pink convertible tights, black leotard, red skirt, headband/hat, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part. Secure headpiece slightly off to dancer’s left side.

Adv Contemporary (Kayla)
Title: Journey of Emotions
Song: instamentals and silence
Costume: *nude half-soles, mulberry skirt, black top, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable
Makeup: Maroon lipstick
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

Adv Jazz (Kayla)
Title: Journey of a Career
Song: “Money, Money, Money” ABBA, Cast of Mama Mia
Costume: *nude half-soles, green blazer, white tank, white shorts
Makeup: Kaleidoscope lipstick
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

Hip Hop Int/Adv (Shannon)
Title: The Musical Journey of Missy Elliot
Song: Mix
Costume: windbreaker,, *black leggings, *white sneakers
Hair: Low slicked ponytail with middle part and slicked braid

Senior/Junior Ensemble (Kayla)
Title: Journey into the Danger Zone
Song: “Danger Zone”
Costume: *nude half-soles, green jumpsuit
Makeup: Maroon lipstick
Hair: Low slicked bun with middle part

Hip Hop (Shannon): Self costume – white baggy t-shirt with neck cut to show shoulders. Pink or green neon ribbed tank. Black leggings. Bright bangles, earrings, accessories.
Hair: Half-up/Half-down OR side ponytail

Ballet (Lonnie)
Song: “Journey” by Helen Jane Long
Costume: *pale pink ballet shoes, *nude bra with clear straps as applicable, dark pink dress, ballet pink tights
Hair: Low slicked bun with provided barrette secured on dancer’s left side of bun