Show Makeup
In theaters a dancer must have bold makeup so that the lights on stage don't wash your face out and make you look pale and lifeless. A makeup look the we us for dance is blue eye shadow (make sure its pigment enough to see on stage), red lipstick, black eyeliner, fake eyelashes, mascara and a lot of blush.
In performances where the stage is not so grand or its a small event with natural lighting we tend to go for this less dramatic look. It consists of brown eye shadow, red lipstick, black eyeliner, lots of mascara and a normal amount of blush.
Hair/Acessories
In ballet the typical hairstyle is a slick back flat bun. In shows it may be different. The bun for shows can be of course stay the same or, be a low/high bun, have a specific part in the hair, cover ears, or be a Balanchine bun (tutorial on you tube), etc. It all depends on what your dance school prefers and what they are asking you to do.
The accessories we use for shows are large diamond earrings. The size of them lets the audience see them and adds beauty to the costumes. Of course, your might have other accessories like hair pieces, gloves, hats, etc.
Tights and Undergarments
Tips for tights are always bring two pairs just in case it stains or rips. If you have a little minor rip, using clear nail polish will help it from expanding. A stressful thing during shows is quick changes. So something helpful to put on under your costume is an under over like the one shown to the left. This is a thin, nude leotard that helps you stay covered when you have to change fast back stage or in the wing.
Check List
Here is a list of things every dancer should take with them for a performance:
Clothing: costume, costume accessories, all your shoes, tights, spare tights, under over (shown above), and comfortable warm-up shoes, fluffy socks, yoga pants/leggings, a jacket, t-shirt Make-up: foundation, primer, concealer, powder, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, false lashes, eyelash glue, blush, lipstick, lip primer, makeup brushes Hair Supplies: brush, comb, hair ties, hair pins, hair nets, hair spray/gel, hair accessory Beauty Aids: wipes, makeup remover, deodorant, clear nail polish (for tights), compact mirror, nail clipper, nail file, nail polish remover, q-tips, cotton balls, tissues, perfume, cream, earrings Costume Care: lint brush, sewing kit, safety pins, tape, super glue
First Aid: clear band aids, bandages, pain reliever, knee/ankle brace, heat pad, ice pack, healing creams, feminine products Pointe Shoe Kit: toe pads, toe tape, moleskin, cotton/lambs wool, bandages, nail clipper, nail file, scissors, foam, sewing kit, jet glue, toe spacers (if needed), toe caps, clear band aids (secure your pointe shoe ribbons), pointe shoe covers (on discountdance.com) Food & Beverages: bottled water, Gatorade, crackers, fruit, granola bar, power bar, sandwich Cleaning Up: hand wipes, small towel, stain remover pen, spare ziploc bags
Extras: leg warmers, warm up supplies (theraband, roller, etc.), blanket, book/magazine, cell phone, charger, head phones, money, pen/pencil, small not pad, camera
Clothing: costume, costume accessories, all your shoes, tights, spare tights, under over (shown above), and comfortable warm-up shoes, fluffy socks, yoga pants/leggings, a jacket, t-shirt Make-up: foundation, primer, concealer, powder, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, false lashes, eyelash glue, blush, lipstick, lip primer, makeup brushes Hair Supplies: brush, comb, hair ties, hair pins, hair nets, hair spray/gel, hair accessory Beauty Aids: wipes, makeup remover, deodorant, clear nail polish (for tights), compact mirror, nail clipper, nail file, nail polish remover, q-tips, cotton balls, tissues, perfume, cream, earrings Costume Care: lint brush, sewing kit, safety pins, tape, super glue
First Aid: clear band aids, bandages, pain reliever, knee/ankle brace, heat pad, ice pack, healing creams, feminine products Pointe Shoe Kit: toe pads, toe tape, moleskin, cotton/lambs wool, bandages, nail clipper, nail file, scissors, foam, sewing kit, jet glue, toe spacers (if needed), toe caps, clear band aids (secure your pointe shoe ribbons), pointe shoe covers (on discountdance.com) Food & Beverages: bottled water, Gatorade, crackers, fruit, granola bar, power bar, sandwich Cleaning Up: hand wipes, small towel, stain remover pen, spare ziploc bags
Extras: leg warmers, warm up supplies (theraband, roller, etc.), blanket, book/magazine, cell phone, charger, head phones, money, pen/pencil, small not pad, camera