Make up and Hair Instructions

you tube links

hair

https://youtu.be/CtPFgyCsHxk

makeup

https://youtu.be/4AgafTpeF88

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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  2024

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Coronation March 

CARS Camrose March 

CARS Drumheller April 

Danceworks 4 Red deer April

Sizzle Camrose April

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

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Tiny Comp attend 2 festivals a season.

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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/indoor shoes

• 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

• Bobby pins

• Hair spray and gel

• 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

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

• Blush  - light pink

• Eye shadow – brown tones

• Mascara or false eyelashes

• 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.

 

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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. 

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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 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 will work)

 

• 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.

 

• 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. (Lucy makes 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.

             

 

Red Deer Danceworks Festival

• Red Deer Polytechnic Theatre 

• 100 college Blvd Red Deer Ab

• concession availability unknown

• Many food, gas and hotel options in the city

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Drumheller Catch A Rising Star

• Kaleidoscope Theatre

450 17 ST E Drumheller Ab

(in the Drum Valley Secondary School)

• No concession on site.

• Many food, gas and hotel options in the city

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