Spring 2023 Picture Week: May 1-3
Schedule Below
General Info:
- All dancers participate in the Group photo for their class. Individual photos are optional.
- We can only take “individual photos” with siblings. Taking photos with “friends” is not permitted due to time constraints.
- Dancers should arrive in costume, hair and makeup ready. Please wear a cover up over your costume, and never eat in costume!
- The studio will be open 30 minutes prior to the first picture in case you come straight from work/school and need to get ready in studio B prior to your scheduled picture time.
- This is a good time to test your “costume box!” Dance bags can get messy, we recommend bringing your costume box instead.
- Please be sure all headpieces/accessories, shoes, tights, etc. are organized so dancers can complete quick changes efficiently.
- Parents/siblings/guardians should wait in the lobby while dancers are being photographed. We understand you are excited to see your dancer’s photos, but it can be a big distraction for students to see their parents watching. We promise to make sure every detail is perfect!
- Studio A is our “picture studio.” Studio B is reserved for dancers who have multiple costumes and need to change. Students, siblings, and parents who are not assisting a dancer change should wait in the lobby. Dancers should get changed/ready as quickly as possible and act professionally while waiting. There should be no acrobatics, dancing, or activities that could cause injury to oneself or another dancer, please!
- Tights/Shoes:
- Please have correct brand and color tights and shoes. Our class attire requirements are listed in detail on our “Class Attire” section of our website, and ***be sure to check the costume boards a few weeks before picture week in case your dancer needs different colored/style tights.***
- Hair And Make Up:
- Hair should be performance ready and as described on the Costume Boards.
- Hair should be slicked back with no bangs or “fly-aways,” hair pieces attached.
- No nail polish, please! “French tips,” nude, or clear polish is okay.
- This includes toe nail polish if your dancer is barefoot (Acro, sometimes modern)
- All dancers should wear performance make up to picture week as bright backgrounds and lights will wash out dancer’s faces.
- All dancers need Milani 07 “Best Red” lipstick for picture day and Spring Showcase.
- Mascara, light eyeliner, light blush, and eyeshadow is recommended.
- Eye shadow tips: We recommend a “nude smokey eye” with some shimmer in the inner corner/on the eyelid.
- Blush: Follow the cheekbone instead of making a “circle” on the cheek. Start with a little, check it, then add more if desired. Soft pink tones usually look best for littles and fair complexions; while peach tones tend to look more “natural” with olive/darker complexions.
- Hair should be performance ready and as described on the Costume Boards.
- Earrings/Accessories:
- No earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, or any other form of jewelry is permitted in all classes/dancers
- Nude Leotard/Appropriate Undergarments:
- All dancers in levels 2 and up should have a nude leotard with clear straps to wear under costumes instead of regular undergarments which could show through costumes.
- Nude leotards can be purchased at Carolina Dancewear, but we also recommend the following online options:
Order/Purchasing Information
- We are excited to have Classic Photography take our photos this year! Their system runs a bit differently than others we’ve used in the past.
- All orders will be placed ONLINE. Your dancer will bring home a sheet on picture day with instructions on how to order.