Performer Preparedness & Information

• Our dancers will not be in full costumes as they will for the Spring Showcases. Instead, they will wear items that can easily be purchased through our Class Attire vendor Nimbly! **Please note: all items ordered for the Christmas Show can be worn in class after!**
• Personal Belongings: (Dancer in multiple classes)
  • Creative Movement, First Steps, Foundations, Tiny Tumbler, Ballet 1, and Fancy Clippers dancers should not bring any items “backstage.” All street shoes/cover ups/bags should remain with parents after drop-off.
  • Levels 2-6 in ONE class: May bring a shoe-box sized bin for their dance/street shoes. Please leave cover ups and bags with parent.
  • Levels 2-6 in multiple classes: Please bring a SMALL “Showcase box”! No dance bags. We have VERY LIMITED “backstage” space.
  • ***Label ALL PERSONAL ITEMS with dancers initials or first/last name. SESD and the Showcase venue cannot be held responsible for any items that become lost during showcase events. Only bring personal belongings that are replaceable.
  • ***Label the INSIDE of your dancer’s shoes with her initials or first/last name. They will most likely get mixed up backstage and we need to be able to quickly identify who they belong to.
  • Do not bring anything of value that cannot be replaced.
• *Costume Accessory Organization (Dancers in two or more dances):
  • Place each costumes accessories in a clear Ziploc bag labelled with which costume it’s worn with. For example, Ballet 2 (Dolls) should place arm puffs, choker, and ribbons/headpiece in a plastic baggie labelled “ballet/dolls.”
• Show Line Up:
  • For dancers in multiple dances: Please print and tape the show line up to your costume box. Highlight your dancer’s dances. This helps dancers feel prepared, and eliminates stress backstage. Line ups will be available by the Showcase meeting date.
• Hair & Nails:
  • Clean nails, no colored nail polish. Nude polish and “French tips” are acceptable.
    • This includes toenail polish if your dancer will be barefoot (Acro, sometimes Modern)
  • Hair should be slicked back with gel and hair spray, no bangs or “fly-aways.”
  • Dancers with hair in a bun should use a hair net over the bun and plenty of bobby pins.
• Jewelry:
  • No earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. are permitted UNLESS requested by SESD as part of their class costume.
• Tights & Shoes:
  • Tights and shoes are generally the same as required by our Class Attire Policy; if different styles/colors are required, we will send that info out with other costume information.
  • Please make sure tights & shoes are clean and do not have holes.
• Make Up & Other Products:
  • Please do not bring spray glitter (or anything in a spray can) to the venue. Roll-on glitter or glitter that is applied with a brush/make up applicator is acceptable, if desired.
  • Scented lotions/sprays/etc. are prohibited as they are unsafe for students with allergies, asthma, etc. Products that do not contain “fragrance” are fine.
  • Creative Movement and Foundations classes should have red lipstick (brands/shades below). Other make up as desired by parent. We recommend light, natural blush and mascara.
  • Lipstick:
    • ALL PERFORMERS NEED RED LIPSTICK. Bright lights wash out dancer’s faces, and you can wipe it right off after the show!
    • The acceptable brands and shades are:
      • Milani 07 “Best Red”
      • Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lipstick “Cherry”
      • Urban Decay Vice Lipstick “Bad Blood”
      • Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lipstick “Scarlet Soaked”
  • In addition to red lipstick, dancers need to wear stage make up:
    • Creative Movement & First Steps: Other than red lip, makeup is at parent’s discretion. We recommend a little blush and some nude/neutral shimmer eyeshadow.
    • Ballet/Tap 1 & Intro to Acro: Light stage make-up (blush, neutral eye shadow, and mascara)
    • Levels 2-6 and Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Acro & Hip Hop: Full stage make-up (foundation if needed, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara)