Make up and Hair Instructions

         - Slick sticks for smoothing fly aways is much gentler on the hair than gel. (Miss Alexi has these at her salon)

Hair nets on buns are MANDATORY.  

**Hair falling out or becoming messy brings the marks down.  Hair must be secured with many bobby pins.

Also be sure your costume is wrinkle free this also counts in the marking. 

          - Costumes CANNOT BE IRONED or washed.  Steam must be used for smoothing.

If your costume becomes soiled ask Miss Jaimie and she can instruct you on how to clean it safely.

​           - No coloured bras unless specified by teacher.  Please use a specific bra for costumes. No old bras you wear daily.  The straps should lay flat, be adjustable and bras should be as seamless as possible.  No lace or embellishments.

           - Dance underwear should be beige, seamless, and of a cheeky or thong nature. Underalls (skin tone bodysuit)are fine to wear under all costumes if your dancer feels more comfortable. Other wise no underwear is required.

​            - You MUST have Extra tights.  This is not an option.  Damaged tights CANNOT be worn on stage.

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PDF links available in the menu.

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*costume checklists are at the bottom of this page*

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Festivals  2025

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Coronation March 6-9

CARS Camrose March 20-22

CARS Drumheller April 11-13

Danceworks 4 Red deer April 4-6

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All competitive classes levels 1 - 4, solos and duets attend all Festivals.

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Tiny Comp attend 2 festivals a season.   CARS Camrose and Cars Drumheller

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*specific dance days and times for each group will be posted on the Festival and competitions page as they are received.

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Festival Competition Survival Sheet

 

 

 

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*keep this sheet with your costume and festival accessories.

 

Check it before every performance.

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Costumes

• Costume

*use specific item checklist provided for your group posted below

• Accessories

• Shoes

• Tights

• Extra tights

• Undergarments (bra, clear/nude straps, underall)

• Garment bags

 

Other costume needs

• Tide to go pen

• Lint roller

• Static guard

• Basic sewing kit (needle thread scissors)

• Safety pins

• Clear nail polish

• Nail polish remover

 

Personal needs

• Change of Clothes or favorite cozy wear for in between dances

• Dance studio wear or costume cover cape

*ask Miss Jaimie to borrow a cape for the season if you wish.

• Socks/slippers/slides/clean indoor shoes  *do not put tights into regularly worn shoes  they will get dirty and stained.  

• Regular underwear

• Deodorant

 

 

Hair needs

*use the posted costume specifics checklist for what hairstyle(s) is required for your dancer posted on the website.

• Brush and comb

• Spray bottle (to dampen hair)

• Hair elastics  (Miss Alexi has hair elastic cutters at her salon)

• Bobby pins

• Hair spray and slick stick

• Flat iron/brush/curling iron (if needed)

*if bun is required*

• Hair nets

• Bun builder/donut

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Make up

*see website for color samples to match as close as possible. 

*Not brand specific; purchase what is appropriate for your dancer’s skin needs and budget.

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• Moisturizer and primer.  Stage make up is on skin for a long time. Please use a barrier for the skin.

• Foundation (should be a shade darker than skin tone)

• Blush  - light pink

• Eye shadow – brown/bronze tones

• Mascara or false eyelashes   (seniors if you would like 3-5 day lashes ask Miss Alexi)

• Lip stick  - red and pink

• Setting spray or powder

• Make up brushes/tweezers

• Gold glitter for crease line**

• Q-tips/cotton pads

• Make up remover wipes or micellar water

 

 

Wellness needs

• Water, electrolyte drinks/tabs

• Snacks (proteins, healthy carbs, fruit and veggie over sugary and simple carbs please)

• Dancer First aid kit

           Bandaids, blister bandaids, hot/cold pack, pain reliever (Advil / Tylenol), muscle relief, allergy relief, etc

• Deoderant / Antiperspirant

• Lotion / moisturizer

• Kleenex

• Sanitizing wipes/hand sanitizer

• Sanitary products

         Pads, tampons, liners, leak proof undies.

 

 

Dance Parent Essentials

• Cardigan or dress in layers. Venue temps vary

• Phone, wallet, chargers

• Cash not all venues have debit or an atm

• Headphones/ear plugs

• Your own pillow 😊

• Pens, highlighter

• Hotel check in info

• Double check dance schedule and venue details on the website.

• Comfy indoor shoes or slippers.

• travel mug or spill proof water bottle

 

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Packing Tips

• Put all hair accessories or costume accessories in a ziplock bag and pin to corresponding costume.

 

• Use a rolling suitcase or duffle to pack all items on the checklist together.

This limits what you carry in and out and avoids misplacing/dropping belongings.

 

•  Place costumes in garment bags,

make up and hair supplies in a bag or small clear bin/container

shoes and tights inside garment bag with corresponding costume or in a separate bag/container.

Place all inside the suitcase/duffle.

 

• Label all belongings with your name and studio (JDA is sufficient).

If it gets lost or misplaced it can be returned this way.

Shoes, costumes, containers, suitcase/duffle, etc

 

• Check ALL items before EVERY festival. 

Please do not assume, because you had it last time it is still there.

 

• Take costumes out of garment bags and hang somewhere safe between events to air out and limit wrinkling.

 

• DO NOT WASH COSTUMES or dry or iron

If it is wrinkled, hang in the bathroom during a shower and it will steam out. 

Costumes are not replaceable.

* If you have a stain or issue ask Miss Jaimie for trouble shooting help

 

• Wash tights and under garments in cold water on gentle (or hand wash) and hang to dry. 

• (They will last longer and not be as prone to tearing)

**Be sure to separate colours and wash separately from other clothes

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 Then repack and be sure you have a back up pair of tights in case of holes, runs, or snags.

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*** Tights, shoes, dance bras and underalls can all be purchased at  June's Fantasy Costumes in Red Deer.

#6, 62000 - 67A Street
Red Deer, Alberta
T4P 3E8

 

 

Things to Know…

 

• When arriving at a venue, follow the signs provided or ask for help at the admissions table.

You will not be able to locate your teacher, please do not go looking. They will come get you from the dressing space.

Teachers are either back stage rehearsing other dancers or putting dancers on stage.

If you need help, use the group chats to reach out to your fellow dance parents for guidance.

 

• You MUST arrive 1.5 – 2 hours before your scheduled dance time.

Your dancer must be ready for stage 30 mins before their scheduled time

  The times are approximate and you must be ready when the festivals are.  

Rehearsals and performances will not wait for late dancers unless extenuating circumstances. 

Being late adds stress to your dancer and team.  This is not good teammate etiquette.  Situations happen and we all require grace and need to give grace in these situations.  Repetitive occurances however is not excusable and may result in your dancer not being able to go onstage dependant of the situation.  

DO NOT SEND DANCERS to the rehearsal room until they are retrieved from the dressing room by a teacher or assistant OR are requested via whatsapp team chat.

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** Exception**  if your dancer is in a morning category be aware the venues' typically only open 30 mins prior to day start. In this case, arrive completely ready only to put costume on and head straight to the rehearsal space.

 

• Absolutely no changing in washrooms. 

These must be kept free for people needing to use them for their purpose.

Changing in washrooms can result in studio disqualification.   

 

• Dressing rooms are crowded and hot.  Please avoid having extra people in these spaces.  Doing hair and make up before leaving the hotel or home (save mascara and lipstick for the venue) limits your time spent in the dressing room.  Do not wear costumes or uncovered tights to and from the venue.  You put your costume at risk of tears, snags, mud, spills this way.

 

• No eating or drinking in costume.

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• Any costumes must be covered when outside of the dressing or rehearsal space. (studio wear, cover cape, or housecoat/zip up will work)

No need to wear cover up when only commuting from dressing room to rehearsal space. 

 

• No parents allowed in rehearsal areas.  Unless invited by a teacher for backstage aid.  30 mins prior to your scheduled time your teacher or assistant will come gather your dancer (s) from the dressing area.  Parents are then able to sit in the audience. You will collect your dancer in the dressing area after the adjudication and award presentation.

 

• No panties under costumes.  Proper dance tights have a gusset for this very reason.  If undergarments need to be worn for personal needs, a seamless nude underwear or underall can be worn. *see undergarment requirements above*

 

• Each event has different admission fees/passes.  They are purchased at the door usually via cash.  Admission info will be released just before each event. Dancers competing in the competition/festival do not pay admission.  Anyone is welcome to attend a festival.  Please advise guests about admission and to come 30 mins early in case the festival runs ahead of schedule.

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• Each Venue has different amenities.

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Coronation Dance Festival

• • Changing space provided

  • On site concession.  The best meals and treats!!!

  • Food and drink allowed in seating area.  Please keep your space clean.

  • one or two restaurants in town.  Not large seating or staff component so wait times will be extra long.

  • Frontier hotel has been renovated and may have available bookings.  Some B and B ‘s - use google search.

  • Gas stations  (UFA station and cardlock, petro card lock, station on highway)

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Camrose Catch A Rising Star , Sizzle and Dance to the Future

• Jeannine and Peter Lougheed Performing arts

4501 50St Camrose Ab

• Many food, gas and hotel options in the city

• Drink concession sometimes on site.  Not guaranteed.

• No food or drink allowed inside the theatre.

No not even just coffee.  The theatre does allow drinks in the theatre if they are in a theatre cup purchased there.

             

 

Red Deer Danceworks Festival

• Red Deer Polytechnic Theatre

• 100 college Blvd Red Deer Ab

• concession on site. times or contents unknown.  No food or drink allowed inside the theatre.

• Many food, gas and hotel options in the city

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Drumheller Catch A Rising Star

• **New Location**  

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Badlands Community Facility

80 Veterans Way 

(right beside the World's Largest Dinosaur)

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•  concession availability unknown

• Many food, gas and hotel options in the city

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Costume Lists

*beige tights can be light tan or suntan.  Either are fine unless specifically listed under your group costume list.

*shoes need to be in good repair.

*match make up colours to your best ability  no need to be perfect :)

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Earrings for all dances - Single rhinestone stud  medium to large size   round or square- any shape is fine.  Any brand is fine 

Junes fantasy costumes has posts and clip ons.

amazon, shein, ardennes, etc.

stick ons will be provided for anyone without.

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Be My Lover  Jazz 1

• Hair - high Bubble pony

• Make Up -Pink Lips

• tan jazz shoes

• Beige Tights 

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Big Money - Hip hop 4-5

• Hair - Middle Part Low ponies

• Make Up - Red Lips

• black hip hop shoes

• Beige Tights 

 

Happy Lyrical

• Hair - Middle Part Low Bun 

• Make Up - Red Lips

• Tan Jazz Shoes 

• Beige Tights 

 

Intoxicated - Jazz 2-5

• Hair - High Pony Bubble Braid

• Make-Up - Pink Lips

• Black Jazz Shoes 

• Black Tights 

 

Inside Out Ballet 2-3

• Hair – High Bun 

• Make-Up – Pink Lips

• Ballet Slippers 

• Ballet Tights 

 

Young Blood Acro 

• Hair - Middle Part Low Bun 

• Make-Up - Red Lips 

• Foot Undies (Shoes) 

• Beige Footless Tights 

 

Monster Hip Hop 2-3 

• Hair - Low Bubble Pig Tails 

• Make-Up - Red Lips

• Black Hip Hop Sneaker 

• Beige Tights 

 

I Mean Business  Hip Hop 3.5  

• Hair - Middle Part Low Pony Bubble Braid

• Make-Up -Red Lips

• Black Hip Hop Sneaker 

• Beige Tights 

 

California Hip Hop 1 

• Hair - High Pony Bubble Braid

• Make-Up -Pink Lips 

• Black Hip Hop Sneaker 

• Beige Tights 

 

 

Musical Theatre Production Family Vacation

• Hair – Dependent On Character 

• Make-Up – Red Lips

• Black Jazz Shoes

• Beige Tights 

 

Fever Dreams Senior Contemporary  

• Hair – Middle Part Low Bun

• Make-Up - Red Lips

• light tan tights 

• capezio socks

 

Stand By Me Senior Ballet 

• Hair – Middle Part Low Bun 

• Make-Up - Red Lips 

• ballet tights

• ballet slippers

 

Stargazing Tap

• Hair – Middle Part Low Bun 

• Make-Up - Red Lip 

• tan tights 

• black tap

 

Hero Senior Lyrical

• Hair middle part low bun

• red lip

• light tan tights

• capezio socks

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