Costume Items
Your dancer's costume details are in the Look Book below — including all accessories, hair requirements, shoe and tight recommendations, and direct shopping links.
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Costume Rental & Purchase
Costume Rental — Included in Participation Fee
All costumes featured in our Beauty and the Beast showcase are studio-owned and are included in your dancer's participation fee as a rental. Costumes are the property of Leading Edge Academy of Dance and must remain at the studio. Costumes may not be taken home before or during the run of the show under any circumstances. Purchased costumes may be taken home after the final performance on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Interested in Purchasing Your Dancer's Costume?
Families who would like to purchase their dancer's costume after the performance are welcome to do so. Please note that costume prices vary by class and will be communicated to you individually after you submit your interest. There is no payment required at this time. Simply complete our Costume Purchase Interest Form and a member of our team will follow up with you directly with your dancer's costume price and next steps.
Costume Purchase Interest Form →Recommended Items — Adult
Makeup Guidelines
Makeup Kit Checklist
ALL DANCERS: Arrive with base foundation already applied!
- Bold Red Lipstick & matching/slightly darker Lip Liner
- Pink Blush
- Gray/Brown Eyeshadow
- Black Mascara
- Heavy Black Eyeliner
- Makeup Brushes and/or Sponge Applicators
Why Stage Makeup Matters
Wearing makeup helps bring out each dancer's facial expressions, which are a vital part of storytelling in dance. The bright stage lights can wash out natural features, so makeup ensures the audience can see every emotion from the first row to the very back of the theater.
Recommended Makeup Products
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Face
Eyes
Lips
Lashes
Makeup Video Tutorials
Watch the tutorial for your dancer's age group before show day.
Makeup Tutorial — Older Dancers
Makeup Tutorial — Younger Dancers
Hair Guidelines
Hair Kit Items
- Hair Brush or Bristle Brush
- Bobby Pins or Hair Pins (matching hair color)
- Hair Net (matching hair color)
- Hair Ties (matching hair color)
- Spray Bottle with Water
- Hair Spray
- Gel (optional)
- Satin Scarf (optional)
Braided Hair Styles
Acceptable braided hair styles must be neat, secure, and performance-ready. Braids should be pinned up into a low bun with a middle part unless the costume specifically calls for a different style.
Nail Polish Reminder
All dancers must wear clear nail polish only. Colored, glitter, or gel nail polish is not permitted for the performance.
Hair Video Tutorials
Find the tutorial that matches your dancer's hair type and follow along before show day.
Long Thick Hair
Wavy Fine Hair (Bun Maker)
Long Fine Straight Hair (Bun Maker)
Fine Kinky Straight Hair (Bun Maker)
Thick Short Wavy Hair
Thick Kinky Straight Hair
Kinky Curly Short Hair (Bun Maker)
Wavy Fine Hair