Hair, Makeup, and Costumes 2026

Tutorials and links to all of the information you need to have a successful recital!

Hair

  • Center Part, Low Bun.
  • Must include a hairnet that matches your hair color.
  • Use Bobby Pins that are the same color as your dancer’s hair.
  • Use lots of hairspray, gel, or slick stick.
  • Hair must be neat and secured - no wispy hairs - no bangs.


Dancers with unique hair types - super short, texture, amount - if you have any concerns - please contact the studio as soon as possible so we can help support you and your dancer!

Makeup

Makeup:

  • Foundation - matte - match to skin tone
  • Brown/neutral Eye Shadow
  • Black Eyeliner
  • Black Mascara
  • Pinkish/Brown blush - appropriate to skin tone
  • Pinkish/Brown Lipstick


Company 360 Members: Eyelashes


Footwear/Tights

Ballet

Tights: Pink

Shoes: Girls - Pink Ballet Shoes Boys - Black Ballet Shoes


Tap

Tights: Footed Tan Tights

Shoes: Black Tap Shoes


Jazz 

Tights: Footed Tan Tights

Shoes: Black Jazz Shoes


Contemporary/Lyrical

Tights: Tan Stirrup

Shoes: Barefoot


Hip Hop

Tights: Tan Footed (If needed)

Shoes: Mostly black tennis shoes - never worn outside


**Tights are distributed by the studio as part of your costume - if you need extra pairs - they are available ahead of time for $10/pair and if you need them backstage - we will have them available for $10 cash or we can add it to your studio account - fees will be posted and payment will be taken out of your card on file on the Monday following recital.**


Costume Care

Here is a short checklist or how to care and store your costumes before the show.


  • Make sure you have all pieces of the costume & always keep them together - including hair pieces.
  • To help protect the costume - hang it up in a garment bag if you have one, or carefully hang it up away from everyday clothes. Most costumes are made with delicate fabrics or have sequins on it that can catch on other materials and snag. Hanging your costumes will lessen the chance of wrinkles and damage.
  • Dance costumes are NOT EVERYDAY WEAR! Costumes should not be worn before the show. This prevents them from getting dirty or damaged.
  • Be sure all zippers, buttons, and catches are fastened before storing.
  • Finally, place the costume in a room or closet that is dark - extended exposure to sunlight can fade your costumes.




  • To help with wrinkles (especially with tutus), our best recommendation is to use a steamer.
  • Very delicate fabrics or costumes with sequins or rhinestones can be hung up in the bathroom where steam from a shower will naturally flatten out wrinkles. Make sure to not get it wet.
  • You can check the label to see if ironing the dance costume is safe. Please be advised that most costumes CANNOT be ironed. If the label does say it’s safe to iron, turn the costume inside out, set the iron on it’s coolest setting and place a thin towel between the iron and the costume fabric for extra protection.


Please do not wash, iron, spray, soak, or apply any products to costumes unless specifically instructed.  

Trying new methods to remove wrinkles or odors can cause permanent discoloration or damage, and we may not be able to replace the costume.