Costume Catalog 2023-24
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RECREATIONAL HAIR
HAIR: Styles will be identified by teachers on the class page. Please refer to this page if you are unsure of what the style means. If your child has more than one dance class please ask teachers if concerned about hairstyles prior to recital.
1) Hair off the face: ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE HAIR OFF THE FACE, regardless of the hairstyle. This is very important onstage! Bobby pins may be necessary; however, if the hair is wet and gel applied, it will help to keep it sufficiently off the forehead (no bangs).
2) Hair in a Bun (especially for all Cecchetti Ballet Classes!): On very damp hair thoroughly apply a thick gel to slick the hair and make it workable. After applying gel and with hair still damp, brush back and up and secure with hair elastic into a ponytail at the back crown of the head. Sometimes the instructor will ask for a low bun down and at the nape of the neck, however, commonly one wants to see the bun top when looking directly at the dancer. Then, depending upon the length of the hair, twist in a circle around the elastic and secure all loose ends with bobby pins until there are no loose or unsecured areas of the bun. You may need more bobby pins for areas above ears or at the nape of the neck. Apply the headpiece or hat as instructed by the teacher. There are some nets, or bags that help with very long hair, but for the most part the manual method above is simple and reliable. THE SECRET: Work on very damp hair that is wet with gel. Then, let the hair dry after it has been put into the bun. Hairspray may be necessary even if enough gel has been applied.
Feel free to use your own video tutorials as well!
3) Hair ½ up ½ down: Use the same method as above for the forward part of the hair that will be pulled up into the ponytail ONLY. Most of the time, the hair is just pulled in the ponytail and hangs with a ribbon or headpiece secured as instructed. Let all loose hair hang without gel applied so it will look natural. You may use light hairspray if necessary.
4) Ponytail: On very damp hair thoroughly apply a thick gel to slick the hair and make it workable. After applying gel and with hair still damp, brush back and up and secure with a hair elastic into a ponytail at the back crown of the head. Sometimes the instructor will ask for a low ponytail down and at the nape of the neck. Side ponytails should be on the crown of the head on the specified side.
5) Braids: On very damp hair thoroughly apply a thick gel to slick the hair and make it workable. After applying gel and with hair still damp, brush back and up and into braid. There may be a single braid, double braids or French braids requested. Any questions regarding the method or style of hair required for your piece, please ask your instructor.
The main points to remember:
a) Hair off of face - a must b) Work with damp hair, gel, hairspray c) Have Fun!!!
MAKEUP: Makeup may be applied at your discretion for children under age 12, however, under the bright lights, facial features wash out and makeup helps the audience to see the dancer's faces more clearly. Good stage makeup will look very exaggerated, dramatic and bold.
We suggest:
1) BASE: (foundation) is not necessary for most very young children, however, if you use it yourself and are comfortable applying a light cover, you may. Just be careful when putting a costume on, as it is easy to soil it with foundation, etc. Use foundation only if you are comfortable with it.
FOR ALL TEENS/ADULTS: Please apply a light toned foundation as a base for your makeup. Use hypo- allergenic if necessary. Base is necessary for mature students to even out the skin tone on the face. Apply only on full face down to but not including the neck area. Let dry thoroughly before proceeding:
2) EYE SHADOW: Use light colored eye shadow only. Dark colors make eyes disappear. Compliment the costume! Colors are not necessary, however, pale pastel colors in any shade will do: For example, nude to white, very light green/blue/lilac. Go easy with browns, however, for teens and adults if you know how to apply a brown accent line you may at the crease of eye, however be careful for dark shades on lids or up to area under brow are inappropriate. A light highlight shadow from eyelid to eyebrow is desirable.
3) EYELINER: Please use a dark brown/black pencil liner along lower lid of eye just below where the lashes grow on lower lid, just above lashes on upper lid. If the child is too young to handle this application, you may omit it. For all children age 8-older, please be certain to have eyes lined.
4) EYEBROW PENCIL: Please use a medium brown pencil for eyebrows only if the hair color is very light and looking directly at the face of the dancer the eyebrow is not clearly defined. If eyebrows are dark enough naturally, no pencil is necessary.
5) MASCARA: Please apply thick layer of heavy black mascara to upper and lower lids, however, this may not be tolerated by very young students and you may get by with just liner or light mascara.
6) BLUSH: Apply rose or coral blush to hollow of check only - NOT over the cheekbone itself: Have dancer suck in cheeks and apply blush to area of the check that concaves. Enough blush should be applied to bring color to shadowed soft part of the cheek leaving the area over the cheekbone light and not colored at all.
7) LIPSTICK: Bright red lipstick is the only real color that is appropriate on stage. If the costume color is bright pink - a very deep hot pink lipstick would be a better choice. For all other costume colors, a bright red lipstick is best.
A Dancer’s Survival Guide for Recital
- Your costume must be properly altered and/or sewn to specification of your instructor. Check in costume book at the front desk for hair, tights and shoes information.
- Steam or very gently press your costumes if needed.
- All costumes should be on a hanger in a zippered garment bag (available at the dollar store) labeled with your child’s full name and all accessories included in the bag. (Attach a Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name, with all accessories i.e. hairpieces, hats, gloves, etc. in the garment bag)
- Each dancer (no matter how young) should a zippered tote or duffle bag labeled with your child’s full name.
- The following must be in each dancer’s tote or bag: Hairbrush, comb, hair ties for hair changes, small hairspray for touch ups, a few safety pins for repairs to costumes, bobbie pins to match color tone of dancer’s hair and extra pair of tights in the proper color for recital
- Dancer’s shoes: strap them together with rubber bands, this makes it easy to find them in the bag.
- No jewelry is allowed, unless instructed by the teacher, (A pair of small stud earrings are allowed) we have stage earrings available at the studio for purchase. No hoop or dangling earrings of any kind are permitted.
- No nail polish of any kind is permitted at recital.
- A water bottle labeled with dancer’s full name is allowed in waiting classrooms.
- Most importantly: LABEL EVERYTHING YOUR DANCER WILL HAVE WITH THEM BACKSTAGE.
Recital etiquette for families, please share with your guest attending recital
- Please be courteous to our dancers on stage and other audience members. Please no loud yelling while dancers are on stage. We do encourage clapping with you see something you like.
- If needing to enter or exit the auditorium, please do not enter or exit while a routine is on stage. Please wait and if you must leave, do so between routines or at intermission.
- Dancers are not allowed in the auditorium at any time during the show!
- After the recital finishes families are welcome to take pictures in the front lobby of the auditorium or if it’s a nice day we strongly encourage taking pictures outside to have more room to spread out.
- Please refer to your recital information guide for security procedures when dropping off and picking up your dancer. Thank you for your understanding and support of recital procedures.
Coming spring 2024
We have 3 picture dates scheduled for
Sundays March 10th, April 7th and 14th, 2024.
Please mark your calendars. Times/dates for class/individual pictures will be forthcoming. This will take place at the our academy. Pictures will be ready to pick up on ticket sale day (May 30th). Pictures are optional to purchase, however, we ask that all dancers be in their class picture. There is no sitting fee.
At DFAD we measure students for growth.
We measure your child with a couple of extra inches in every measurement, especially girth. You can view your child's measurements on the parent portal! Please login and view all measurements there or use the costume form handout for information on your child's girth. Evaluate your child's size via the size charts by clicking on one of the images - each catalog logo - associated with your child's costume below - available on each page with your childs’ costume as well!
Mon. 3:30pm, Fri. 3:45pm, Sat. 9:15am
Creative Movement
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Pink
Shoes: Pink (no ties/bows)
Hair: Bun
Show: Monday class - Show 1, Friday class - Show 2, Saturday class - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie & Ms. Jennifer
Cecchetti Ballet Grades I - V
Grade III
and Jenna
Grade IV and Olivia
Grade I , II and Kaitlyn
Grade V and Sophia
Costume Company: Weissman
Tights: Pink
Shoes: Pink (no bows/ties)
Hair: Bun
Show: Tues. Grade 1 - Show 2, Wed. Grade 1 - Show 1 and Thurs. Grade 1 - Show 3.
All other grades will perform in all three shows.
Teacher: Ms. Debbie & Ms. Gayla & Ms. Heather
Mon. 4:15pm, Fri. 4:55pm, Sat. 9:50am
Ballet 1
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Pink
Shoes: Pink (no ties/bows)
Hair: Bun
Show: Monday class - Show 1, Friday class - Show 2, Saturday class - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie & Ms. Jennifer
Mon. 4:50pm, Fri. 4:20pm, Sat. 10:25am
Tap 1
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black
Hair: Pony tail or bun (off face)
Show: Monday class - Show 1, Friday class - Show 2, Saturday class - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie & Ms. Jennifer
Notes: No Spats included with girls costume.
Monday 4:30pm
Lyrical Ages 8-12 years
Costume Company: Weissman’s Balera
Tights: Caramel Stirrup
Shoes: Pirouette
Hair: Bun
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Mon. 5:25pm & Thurs. 5:30pm
Pre-Cecchetti Ballet
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Pink
Shoes: Pink (no ties/bows)
Hair: Bun (no bangs) Flower head piece on right side of bun
Show: Mon. class - Show 1, Thurs. class - Show 2
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Monday 5:30pm
Hip Hop 2 8-12 years
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black Hip Hop
Hair: High Pony
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Monday 6:30pm
Jazz 2 8-12 years
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Caramel jazz
Hair: High Pony
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Mon. 6:30pm & Thurs. 7:30 pm
Grade 3 Tap
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black tap
Hair: Pony or bun (off face)
Show: Monday - Show 1 & Thursday - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie & Ms. Heather
Mon. 6:30pm, Wed. 6:45 pm & Fri. 5:30 pm
Intro to Hip Hop
Costume Company: Revolution
& Boy - A wish come true & Weissman’s (pants)
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black hip hop
Hair: Low pony tail
Show: Mon. - Show 1, Wed - Show 2 & Fri - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Mon. 7:30pm & Thurs. 6:30pm
Musical Theater 8-12
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Caramel Jazz shoes
Hair: Low ponytail - winter and High ponytail - summer
Show: Mon. - Show 1 & Thurs. - Show 2
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Mon. 7:30pm & Tues. 5:30pm
Jazz 1 8-12 years
Costume Company: A Wish Come True & Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Girls - Caramel jazz, Boys - Black jazz
Hair: High Ponytail with bow on top
Show: Mon. Show 1 & Tues. Show 2
Teacher: Ms. Nikki, Ms. Jennifer
Monday 7:30pm
Grade 4 Tap
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black tap
Hair: Ponytail or Bun (off face) hair piece on right
Show: Show 2
Teacher: Ms. Debbie
Notes: A halter bra will be needed for this dance!
Monday 8:20pm
Competition
Large Group Tap
UpUGo Elastic Shoe Laces, No Tie Shoe Laces Tieless for Kids, Adults, Elderly, One Size Fit All
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black tap
Hair: Low Bun
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie
Monday 8:30pm
Lyrical 11-18 yrs
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel Stirrup
Shoes: Pirouette
Hair: Bun
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Tuesday 4:30pm
Competition
Small Group Tap - Youth
UpUGo Elastic Shoe Laces, No Tie Shoe Laces Tieless for Kids, Adults, Elderly, One Size Fit All
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel & Black Fishnet
Shoes: Black tap
Hair: Low Bun
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Debbie
Note: Black choker - 2 per inch light siam stones
Tues. 5:00/ Wed. 6:45/ Fri. 6:15
Ballet Level 2
Costume Company: Revolution & A Wish Come True
Tights: Pink
Shoes: Girls - Pink ballet and Boys - Black ballet (no ties or bows for boys & girls)
Hair: Bun
Show: Tues. - Show 1, Wed. - Show 2, Fri. - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie, Ms. Megan, Ms. Jennifer
Tuesday 5:30 pm
Lyrical 8-12 years
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: caramel stirrups
Shoes: pirouettes
Hair: low bun
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Tues. 5:35/ Wed. 5:35/ Fri. 6:50
Tap Level 2
Costume Company: Weissman’s & A Wish Come True - boys pants
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black tap shoes
Hair: Cut headband into two strips, braid hair into two braids & tie at end. Bun if needed (hair off face)
Show: Tues. - Show 1, Wed. - Show 2, Fri. - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie, Ms. Megan, Ms. Jennifer
EXTRA Information: Clear elastic needs to be attached to cowboy hat (to keep it on their head).
Do NOT button vest
Tues. 6:10/ Wed. 6:10/ Fri. 7:25
Jazz Level 2
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Girls - Caramel jazz & Boys - Black jazz
Hair: Yellow bow on pony or bun (off face)
Show: Tues. - Show 1, Wed. - Show 2, Fri. - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie, Ms. Megan, Ms. Jennifer
Extra Information: Use the clasp to close vest
Tuesday 6:30 pm
Musical Theatre 12-17 years
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: “girls” - caramel jazz & “boys” - black jazz
Hair: Low bun or ponytail - guys and high ponytail - girls
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Tuesday 6:30 pm
Tap 8-12 years
Costume Company: A wish come true
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black tap
Hair: Standard middle ponytail with elastic headband around head -bobby pinned to head
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Jennifer
Tuesday 7:20
Adult Tap
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black Tap (boots over taps for picture day and in shoes on recital
Hair: Pony or bun (off face)
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Debbie
Tuesday 7:30
Competition
Large Group Lyrical
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel Stirrup
Shoes: Pirouettes
Hair: Low pony, center part
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Stephanie
Skirt cut to ankle bone; tack black top to straps
Tuesday 8:30
Advanced Musical Theater
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: caramel
Shoes: caramel jazz
Hair: high ponytail
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Tuesday 8:30
Adult Jazz/Funk
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Black
Shoes: Black jazz
Hair: High ponytail
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Stephanie
Wednesday 4:30
Advanced Pointe
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: pink
Shoes: pink pointe
Hair: bun
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Gayla
Wednesday 4:30
Intermediate Pointe
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: pink
Shoes: pink pointe
Hair: low bun
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Wednesday 4:40 pm
Tap 8-12 years
Costume Company: A wish come true
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black tap
Hair: Low bun, headband pinned around head (see picture)
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Megan
Wednesday 7:20 pm
Hip Hop 1 8-12 years
Note - we are trying to have the skin of dancers covered up in these places - please make sure you see the notes below about wearing a solid black leotard under costume!
Costume Company: A wish come true
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black hip hop
Hair: low pony
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Extra Needs: Girl dancers need to have on a SOLID black leotard (no mesh, sequins, etc.) We suggest you purchase one through our online store or on amazon if you do not have one yet!
Wednesday 8:30 pm
Pre-Pointe Ballet
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Pink
Shoes: Pink Pointe
Hair: low bun
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Thursday 5:30
Jazz 1: 12-15 years
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Caramel jazz
Hair: low ponytail
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Thursday 4:30
Jazz 2: 12-17 years
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Caramel jazz
Hair: high ponytail
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Thursday 4:30 pm
Tap 7/8
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel & Black fishnets
Shoes: Black Tap
Hair: pony or bun (off face)
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Debbie
Thursday 5:30 pm
Tap 6
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black Tap
Hair: Ponytail or Bun (off face)
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Debbie
Extra: Black fishnets
Thursday 6:30 pm
Advanced Hip Hop 14 & up
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black hip hop
Hair: Low Ponytail scrunchie around ponytail
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Notes: No bra top - just wear black leotard under sequin top.
Thur. 7:30 pm and Fri. 4:40 pm
Hip Hop 1: 8-12 years
Girls costume with required black leotard:
Note - we are trying to have the skin of dancers covered up in these places - please make sure you see the notes below about wearing a solid black leotard under costume!
Costume Company: Revolution & Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Black hip hop
Hair: Low Ponytail, bow on top
Show: Thurs. - Show 2 and Fri. - Show 3
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Extra Needs: Girl dancers need to have on a SOLID black leotard (no mesh, sequins, etc.) We suggest you purchase one through our online store if you do not have one yet!
Thursday 8:30 pm
Competition
Teen Dance Team - Jazz
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Caramel with caramel fishnet
Shoes: caramel jazz shoe
Hair: Team Hair (Low Bun center part)
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Thursday 8:30 pm
Competition
Teen Dance Team - Lyrical
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: caramel stirrups
Shoes: pirouettes
Hair: Team Hair (Low Bun center part)
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Thursday 8:30 pm
Competition
Senior Dance Team - Jazz
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: no tights
Shoes: no shoes
Hair: low slick pony
Show: 3
Teacher: Mr. Aaron
Thursday 8:30 pm
Competition
Senior Dance Team - Lyrical
Costume Company: Kelle
Tights: no tights
Shoes: no shoes
Hair: Team Hair (Low Bun center part)
Show: 1
Teacher: Mr. Aaron
Friday 5:30 pm
Jazz Level 1: 4-6 years old
Costume Company: A Wish Come True
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: Caramel jazz
Hair: Middle (regular) ponytail with bow on top
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Jennifer
Friday 7:00 pm
Competition
Junior Dance Team - Jazz
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: caramel
Shoes: caramel jazz
Hair: Team Hair (center part bun)
Show: 2
Teacher: Mr. Aaron
Rubber bands/elastic on arm gloves
Friday 7:00 pm
Competition
Junior Dance Team - Lyrical
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: caramel turners/half sole
Hair: team hair/bun
Show: 3
Teacher: Mr. Aaron
Friday 7:00 pm
Competition
Intermediate Dance Team - Jazz
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: caramel
Shoes: canvas tan jazz
Hair: Team Hair (Low Bun center part) hair clip on right
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Friday 7:00 pm
Competition
Intermediate Dance Team - Lyrical
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: caramel stirrup
Shoes: leather pirouettes
Hair: Team Hair (Low Bun center part) hair piece on right
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Saturday 9:30 am
Competition
Premiere Dance Team - Jazz
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: caramel
Shoes: canvas tan jazz shoe (nude)
Hair: high pony
Show: 3
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Saturday 9:30 am
Competition
Premiere Dance Team - Hip Hop
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: caramel
Shoes: twinkle toe
Hair: high pony
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Tack Vest collar and add snaps to vest to keep it from moving- double knot shoes , static guard skirt
Saturday 10:30 am
Competition
Large Group Hip Hop
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: red sneakers
Hair: Riding Hood (bobby pinned hoods)- 2 low braids, Wolf - low pony braided
Show: 2
Teacher: Ms. Nikki
Saturday 11:30 am
Competition
Large Group Jazz
Costume Company: Revolution
Tights: Caramel tights & Black professional fishnet
Shoes: black canvas jazz
Hair: low bun, bobby pins on right going up
Show: 1, 2, 3
Teacher: Ms. Nikki & Ms. Stephanie
Saturday 1:00 pm
Competition
Musical Theatre
Costume Company: Weissman’s
Tights: girls-caramel boys-black
Shoes: 1.5" caramel heels, Clare/Sadie/Lexi caramel jazz
Hair: Everyone low bun
Show: 1
Teacher: Ms. Heather
Extra Information: Suits - Need a leotard of one of the colors from the dresses underneath
Saturday 3:00 pm
Competition
Production
Basketball players (with basketballs)
Tights: no tights, low cut white socks
Shoes: white running shoes (order on own)
Hair: low pony braid
Cheerleaders (with poms)
Tights: Caramel & white ankle socks folded over
Shoes: white keds (order on own)
Hair: High Pony
Juniors/Intermediate/Premier
- Bop to the Top!
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: caramel jazz
Hair: Team hair/Low Bun
Juniors/Intermediate/Premier - 2nd costume
Tights: Carmel
Shoes: Carmel jazz
Hair: team hair/ Low bun
Extra Information: Individual red/white covering pieces skirt, undershorts, dress, pants, vest etc.
Delilah:
Tights: Caramel
Shoes: white keds
Hair: Team hair/bun
Teacher: Mr. Aaron
Show: 1, 2, 3
All dancers need shoes double knotted
Basketball- center 3” from top center
Cheerleader- center 1” from center v