HAIR & MAKE UP GUIDE- 2015

HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS 2015

Please note that our website has a very comprehensive guide to Make Up & Hair.  Go to www.steppingoutdance.com.au and hit link DUBBO NEWS to get full post and how to instructions on make up for stage.  It will be in November archive.  A link will also be posted on our Facebook page.  We will post how to videos.

MAKE-UP- Foundation, powder, blusher, white/cream eye shadow as base for eye, eye socket shaded with brown eye shadow ( violet eye shadow for students 8 years & under), black eye liner, white pencil as highlighter, black mascara, false eye lashes ( optional but highly recommended for students from 10 years of age), hot pink lipstick ( under 12s), crimson ( 14 yrs & open.)

TINY TOTS- Parents use your discretion.  Lipstick, blusher, shadow and mascara will be sufficient but ensure it is bright as the lights are very strong and can wash out those gorgeous little faces and we really want to see those beautiful smiles.

Students please ensure you wear white, nude colour or plain underwear under costuming and all straps etc must be pinned and unseen.  Body stockings are available for older students.

BOYS- Hair in own funky style.  Make up at own discretion and depending on child’s fairness.  Blusher or bronzer usually sufficient.

HAIR & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GROUP AS FOLLOWS;

Please note that all hair styles will need to be slicked back from face.  The best technique is to use a fine tooth comb on damp hair and gel and hairspray to smooth hair and fringes off face.  Please ensure you use hair bands in matching hair shade or clear elastic bands.  Students with hair accessories please ensure that these are pinned firmly.  Hats, hair ties, hair pieces and wigs need to be pinned thoroughly.

SATURDAY ANGELINA 9.30 am “KITTENS” & Thursday Angelina“MICE ” Little buns on side of head.  ( if not enough hair just pulled back from face. ) They will have headpieces. It will need to be pinned. Ballet Shoes. Ballet stockings. FRIDAY “BUTTERFLIES”- hair in two high pig tails and curled.  Ballet shoes. Ballet tights.

SATURDAY ANGELINA 10.15am “NUTCRACKER SWEETS” & TUESDAY ANGELINA “DUCKLINGS”  Hair in a ballet bun.  Ballet tights.  Ballet shoes.

SATURDAY ANGELINA 11am “Bluebirds” ” Hair in two high buns on either side of head.  Ballet shoes.  Ballet tights.

SATURDAY TINY TAPPERS “SINGING IN THE RAIN” Hair in two pigtails. Tan tights. Tap shoes..

MONDAY LITTLE STARS “ABC BOOGIE ” Hair in two high pig tails and curled.Jazz shoes. Tan Tights

PRIMARY BALLET “COPPELIA” & PRE-PRIMARY “CANDY CANES”Hair in two plaits and crossed over head and pinned.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

GRADE 1, 2 & 3, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate  BALLET  Hair in Classical Bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

JUNIOR JAZZ 6- 8yrs “COWGIRLS” ( Monday) Hair in two pigtails and curled.  Jazz shoes. Tan tights.

JUNIOR JAZZ 6-8 “Rock n Roll” ( Thursday) Hair in a very high ponytail and curled. Jazz Shoes.  Tan tights.

JUNIOR MODERN “When you taught me how to dance” Hair half up, half down.  Convertible ballet stockings.  Bare feet

INTERMEDIATE MODERN “BLACK SWAN ” Hair in bun. Bare feet.  Convertible tights.

SENIOR MODERN “OLD HOLLYWOOD” Hair in low slicked ponytail Convertible tights.

JUNIOR HIP HOP “TAKING IT TO THE STREETS ”Hair in high ponytail and teased.  Please purchase black canvas lace ups.

INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP “EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD” Dorothys- two plaits, Tin Men- Two low pig tails and teased,  Scarecrows- Two pigtails low and teased, Lions- two high ponytails and teased Please purchase white canvas lace ups.

SENIOR HIP HOP “STREET SCENE “Individual hair styles & shoes to be decided upon in class with Miss Emma

BOYS CLASS “STAYIN ALIVE ”Please purchase black canvas shoes ( slip on or lace up)

10 YRS JAZZ “ WEDDING DAY”- Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

12 YRS JAZZ “KATY PERRY” Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

14 YRS JAZZ “ DISCO” Hair in high ponytail .  Matte tan tights.  Camel Jazz Shoes.

SENIOR JAZZ “ 50’s ROLLER GIRLS ” all different hair styles.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

JUNIOR TAP “ DANCING IN THE STREET”  A high pony tail curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE TAP “GREAT GATSBY”  Hair in two high buns.  Matte tan tights.  Camel tap shoes.

SENIOR TAP “ BALLROOM ”Part in middle, low slicked pony tailsMatte tan tights.  Camel tap shoes.

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE HAIRSPRAY – Girls can have all different hair styles depending on the era.  Matte tan tights.    Camel Jazz Shoes.

Boys need to really slick their hair and black canvas shoes.

SENIOR JAZZ PERFORMANCE “Let’s Get Physical” Own hair styles ( wigs, hats, etc, very over the top) and own choice of shoes.

PERFORMANCE STUDENTS 10 YRS & UP “EVERYBODY DANCE NOW” OPENING

Students need to arrange their own unique all black and gold themed costumes.  We have had groups over the years in this colour scheme so please use those.   ( can have bling- please do) outfit for opening.  Please accessorize it sufficiently to give it stage appeal and not just street wear.  Hair can be in own, very neat, hair style. 

PERFORMANCE ROUTINE CHANDELEIR as per Eisteddfod We need a full dress rehearsal on Friday, 11th December as this is when our final lighting scheme will be decided upon.  I understand that for a great deal of our families that there will be a rush from school and work and so we are very appreciative of your efforts.  ( Concerts are meant to be fun so please don’t stress.  We only ask that you do your best.) 

MAKING UP IS FUN TO DO!

Here is a comprehensive look at MAKE UP. Video to follow PLEASE CHECK OUT THE TUTORIAL FOR SOME FABULOUS TRICKS & TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR PERFECT STAGE FACE ON. LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
It's that time of year again when we dive into our treasure trove of make up and get our little darlings looking gorgeous for the stage! Why do we need to put make up on the kids? Well, though your little dancer may look like a mini drag queen off stage, I can assure you that on stage, they will just look like their sweet little self (with just a touch more pizzazz.) The lighting used can wipe them out and make it very hard for them to dazzle us with their brightest smiles so they need a little help to highlight their features PLUS IT'S FUN! Little girls love make up!

Mums, I feel your pain....it's hard to get animated, excited little faces still long enough to weave your magic wand. And then there is the liquid eye liner....oh and the tears, you forget how easily and often little faces can crumple into tears until you spy your pain stakingly applied handi work sliding down their faces. BUT know this, it does get easier and quicker. A little bit of practise before the big day and you are good to go. Remember, children, like animals smell fear! Go into the application with confidence and assertiveness. You are a make up magician.

Here is my guide to lighting up our Junior's faces. * Use a foundation in their shade ( you can go one shade darker than skin tone for stage but make sure you cover neck etc as well). I suggest using a sponge to apply. It's much quicker and much better for coverage. Some skin tones may not require much foundation. * DO use powder to blot out shininess and it will help rest of make up to go on with ease and stay on. * Use a white highlighter (shadow or powder form- some have a real sheen or a glitter) and lightly place under eye area and along cheekbone. Get your little one to suck in cheeks and generously apply hot pink blusher (for very rosy cheeks.) * Closing eyes, cover entire eye area in white or ivory eyeshadow. Using a brown eye shadow cover entire eye lid. Accentuate corner of eye with a darker brown shade. Trace top lid with crayon eye liner in black and extend along eye in a cat's eye. (I use a crayon liner rather than pencil as it is easier on little faces). Use crayon liner under eye as well but below natural line so as to enlarge eyes. * Use a white eye liner in corner of eyes on both sides. * If using false eye lashes apply now. Use glue on both lashes and paint along upper lid. Press firmly and hold until fully dry. If not using eye lashes ( on little ones etc) just use mascara on top and lower lashes. Apply LOTS especially if they are fair. * You can then if you like go over crayon with liquid eye liner ( I use the pen ones) as again they are much easier. * On fair children , it is important to draw in eye brows in slightly darker shade than hair. Just lightly colour in. * Outline lips in lip liner- I colour in lips with it as well and then apply lip stick! HOT PINK- as bright as you can find!! Here are some pics of some of our kids in full make up! There are always lots of mums who have been there, done that all before and remember their first days of making up their children and who are only too happy to help! Please ask us if we can help you! Concerts should be fun and not stressful!

MAKING UP IS FUN TO DO!

Here is a comprehensive look at MAKE UP. Video to follow PLEASE CHECK OUT THE TUTORIAL FOR SOME FABULOUS TRICKS & TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR PERFECT STAGE FACE ON. LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
It's that time of year again when we dive into our treasure trove of make up and get our little darlings looking gorgeous for the stage! Why do we need to put make up on the kids? Well, though your little dancer may look like a mini drag queen off stage, I can assure you that on stage, they will just look like their sweet little self (with just a touch more pizzazz.) The lighting used can wipe them out and make it very hard for them to dazzle us with their brightest smiles so they need a little help to highlight their features PLUS IT'S FUN! Little girls love make up!

Mums, I feel your pain....it's hard to get animated, excited little faces still long enough to weave your magic wand. And then there is the liquid eye liner....oh and the tears, you forget how easily and often little faces can crumple into tears until you spy your pain stakingly applied handi work sliding down their faces. BUT know this, it does get easier and quicker. A little bit of practise before the big day and you are good to go. Remember, children, like animals smell fear! Go into the application with confidence and assertiveness. You are a make up magician.

Here is my guide to lighting up our Junior's faces. * Use a foundation in their shade ( you can go one shade darker than skin tone for stage but make sure you cover neck etc as well). I suggest using a sponge to apply. It's much quicker and much better for coverage. Some skin tones may not require much foundation. * DO use powder to blot out shininess and it will help rest of make up to go on with ease and stay on. * Use a white highlighter (shadow or powder form- some have a real sheen or a glitter) and lightly place under eye area and along cheekbone. Get your little one to suck in cheeks and generously apply hot pink blusher (for very rosy cheeks.) * Closing eyes, cover entire eye area in white or ivory eyeshadow. Using a brown eye shadow cover entire eye lid. Accentuate corner of eye with a darker brown shade. Trace top lid with crayon eye liner in black and extend along eye in a cat's eye. (I use a crayon liner rather than pencil as it is easier on little faces). Use crayon liner under eye as well but below natural line so as to enlarge eyes. * Use a white eye liner in corner of eyes on both sides. * If using false eye lashes apply now. Use glue on both lashes and paint along upper lid. Press firmly and hold until fully dry. If not using eye lashes ( on little ones etc) just use mascara on top and lower lashes. Apply LOTS especially if they are fair. * You can then if you like go over crayon with liquid eye liner ( I use the pen ones) as again they are much easier. * On fair children , it is important to draw in eye brows in slightly darker shade than hair. Just lightly colour in. * Outline lips in lip liner- I colour in lips with it as well and then apply lip stick! HOT PINK- as bright as you can find!! Here are some pics of some of our kids in full make up! There are always lots of mums who have been there, done that all before and remember their first days of making up their children and who are only too happy to help! Please ask us if we can help you! Concerts should be fun and not stressful!

STAGE REHEARSALS - Sunday, 6th Dec at Dubbo Regional Theatre

STAGE REHEARSALS- SUNDAY 6^th December

The countdown continues.  Now it’s time to get really excited because after all of our hard work in class we are now about to step on to stage for our very first stage rehearsal.  Our stage rehearsals will be held on Sunday, 6^th December at Dubbo Regional Theatre, Darling St.  The students are asked to please enter through the backstage entrance at Carrington Ave and mark your child’s name off the roll.  This is a closed rehearsal and only performers will be allowed entry beyond stage doors and area. A $10 per student or $20 per family rehearsal fee is required to be paid to cover the costs of the stage and dress rehearsals.  Please bring this on the day in an envelope

Stagecraft Rehearsals prepare the students for the correct manner to enter and exit the stage, the stage dimensions and other important features of Performance.  They are an important and exciting lead up to Dress Rehearsals and our Concert and are sure to combat all the nerves and ensure the performers are feeling prepared, confident and most importantly, very excited about their performance. Please pack a water bottle for your child and for those students with numerous rehearsals, adequate refreshments.  Students should come dressed in dancewear and the entire faculty will be present on the day to keep a watchful eye over our stars.  Please collect your child from the backstage entrance at the close of their rehearsal.  Times are as follows;

10.00-11.00am  Primary Ballet “Monday 3.45pm”, Friday morning Angelina’s, Grade 3, Madeline Gibson, Rhiannon Griffith

11.00 -12 pm  Grade 2, Intermediate Ballet, Angelina Tuesday class, Sabine O’Connor, Amber Bunt, Grade 1, Intermediate Contemporary

12.00- 1.00pm Pre-Primary Thursday, Saturday Angelina’s 10.15am, Thursday Angelina’s, Saturday Angelina’s 9.30am,

1.00-2.00pm Saturday Angelina’s 11am, 14 years Performance, Junior Modern Tuesday, Intermediate Foundation

2.00- 3.00pm Tiny Tots Jazz Monday 3.45pm, Junior Eisteddfod Performance ( 10yrs, 12 yrs ) , 6-8 years Jazz Monday, 6-8 yrs Jazz Thursday

3.00- 4.00pm Senior Jazz, Tiny Tappers Saturday, Senior Tap, Intermediate Hip Hop

4.00- 5.00pm Junior Tap Tuesday, Intermediate Tap, Senior Modern, 10 years Jazz, 14 years Jazz

5.00-6.00pm Junior Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop, 12 years Jazz, Boys Class

6.00- 7.00pm Senior Performance, Opening ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS, Farewell Dance, FINALE’ , vocalists

A copy of this note will be posted on our blog www.steppingoutdance.com.au under DUBBO NEWS and a link will be on our facebook page.  A reminder that tickets went on sale at DRTCC on Monday 16^th November ( www.drtcc.com.au).  A Hair & Make Up Note will be sent home shortly ( all info will be available on the blog with a link from Facebook.)

In the coming weeks, we will also be sending home notes regarding our Dress Rehearsal on Friday, 11^th Dec, an invite for anyone who may be interested in volunteering assistance in the countdown, Costume Balances and information regarding the organization of both Dress Rehearsal and Concert Day.

We understand it’s a lot of information and we thank all our studio families once again for the support and enthusiasm you are so kindly extending to us.

We hope you will enjoy the show as much as we have enjoyed producing it. 

EVERYBODY DANCE NOW ! CONCERT 2015 UPDATE & IMPORTANT DATES

STEPPING OUT DANCE FACTORY

EVERYBODY DANCE NOW

Concert Update

THE COUNTDOWN TO CONCERT IS ON.  Over the coming weeks we will be keeping you informed of important details in the lead up to Concert.  All of our information will be posted to our website  www.steppingoutdance.com.au  under DUBBO NEWS or on our Facebook Page.  (Hit Like if you haven’t already.)  We aim to make the lead up to Concert an enjoyable and stress free one.

Our thanks to everyone who has supported us in this process by ensuring your child has been measured for their dazzling costumes.  We really appreciate your cooperation and look forward to sharing in this exciting event with you.  A Hair & Make Up Guide will be sent home in November in readiness for Dress Rehearsals and the Big Day.  Photos of how to do hair and make up will also be posted on our website and FB page to assist any new parents.

A REMINDER THAT OUR CONCERT “EVERYBODY DANCE NOW ” will be staged on Sunday, 13^th December in two fabulous performances.  Our Matinee Performance will commence at 11am and our evening performance at 5pm.  Students will be required to dance in both performances.  Our 2015 Presentation will be held at the conclusion of our 5pm show. 

A STAGE REHEARSAL will be held on Sunday, 6^th Dec at the Dubbo Regional Theatre.  A timetable will be supplied in the lead up to this rehearsal.  Costume Collection will be held during class times in the week leading up to dress rehearsals.  Balances will be advised prior to these dates and will be payable at time of collection.

A DRESS REHEARSAL will be held on Friday, 11^th December at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and will be a full rehearsal (hair & make up) and will run as per performance order.  This will also be a full technical performance.  Times will be supplied closer to the date.  Thursday, 10^th December has also been tentatively booked.

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE FROM 9.00am Monday, 16^th NOVEMBER and will be available online from www.drtcc.com.au or from the Theatre Box Office ( in person or phone 02 6801 4378.)  Tickets are charged at $29 for ADULT and $26 for Concession.  Tickets for both shows SOLD OUT very quickly last year so we ask that everyone puts this date in your diaries.  We will update on Facebook as a reminder.

We really can’t wait to see the culmination of our 2015 dancing year on the big stage and know that these beautiful young people are going to shine.  We are absolutely thrilled at the work, enthusiasm and energy we are seeing in class. 

Notes will be staggered out over the following weeks so please keep a file at home of all our information.  Copies of all notes handed out will be on noticeboard and copies will also be placed online.  PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ACCOUNTS ARE NOW PAST DUE & WE WOULD APPRECIATE PROMPT PAYMENT.

Happy Dancing – The Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory