Ready for Recital

Any child who is performing in any creative/beginning dance class in the recital must have their hair in a bun, or as close as they can get!

Buns must be at the back of the dancer’s head. Buns should not be on the top of the dancer’s head. The bun will be either even with their ears, or lower if requested by the teacher.. If the child has hair that is too short, just be sure it is pulled back away from their face, with rubber bands or bobby pins so the bulk of their hair is where a bun should be.

Buns should be held in place with a hair tie so that there is no hair on the dancer’s face. It should be smooth, with no visible part. If your dancers has bangs, they need to be held back with bobby pins or rubber bands so that they are not visible. Buns are then held in place with bobby pins. If you need to, you can use a bun donut. The bun is then covered with a hair net so that no hair escapes during the performance. If you have any questions about your dancer please ask their teacher or in the office.

Boys must have their hair pulled away from their face in a fashion that fits the style of dance and the length of their hair. They cannot have hair on their face.

**Please do NOT cut their hair before recital if it will make it harder to pull back!**

Stage makeup helps to see the dancers’ faces on the stage in the bright lights. Stage makeup is not necessary for dress rehearsal, but is a good time to practice it. You need only have your dancer wear what they are comfortable with. Our younger dancers do not have to have makeup, especially if your dancer will rub their eyes and face.

Makeup to Wear:
Foundation- that matches the skin (this will reduce glare)
Eyebrow Fill- to make their brows visible
Blush- brighter than you would wear out and about (boys do not wear)
Bronzer- to define facial features
Eyeshadow- in a neutral color (do NOT try to match their costume)
Eyeliner- above and below the eye (keep to outer corner for boys)
Mascara- no false lashes except for Elite Ballet
Lipstick- pink or mauve that will not come off on costumes (NO red) (brown or nude for boys)