SENIOR MAKE UP & BOYS

Senior Make up is as below but instead of mauve eye shadow we use brown and a burgundy lip stick! Boys need to use foundation, blusher, mascara & eyebrow pencil if fair and clear lip gloss with a hint of colour (natural of course!!)

MAKE- UP REQUIREMENTS

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 mauve/lilac eye shadow cover entire eye lid. Accentuate corner of eye with a darker purple 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 Immy & Onny 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!

DRESS REHEARSALS & PHOTOGRAPHY

Dress Rehearsals and Photography will be held at the Civic Centre on Tuesday 8th & Thursday 10th December. This will be a full hair, make up & costume rehearsal. Students will be notified of timetable for these days in class. A Hair & make up note will also go home in a few weeks explaining all the details.

COSTUME COLLECTION & STAGE CRAFT REHEARSAL

Our stage craft rehearsal and Costume Collection will be held at Wesley Hall on Sunday, December 6th. Students will be notified of timetable for this day in class in coming weeks.

DUBBO CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 14th

Hey,
We are having a ball producing this year's Concert, "THANKYOU FOR THE MUSIC- A TRIBUTE TO MUSICAL LEGENDS." Get set for a mighty good night of entertainment showcasing our fabulous students and the music that has shaped our generations. Our concert will feature music from The Great Composers (Oh Rock me Amadeus), Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elvis, ABBA, Beatles/ John Lennon, Michael Jackson and many, many more. Tickets are on sale SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th at the studio 55 Wheelers Lane commencing at 11am. $18 Adults and $15 concession. Cash and cheque please only on this day. After this day, tickets will go on sale during office hours and there will be eftpos/credit facilities.

GO VINCENT- FULL TIME PERFORMING ARTS 2010

A very excited V Man was seen jumping for joy at the studio yesterday and clutching his acceptance letter into the URBAN DANCE CENTRE's FULL TIME PERFORMING ARTS COURSE for 2010. Hundreds audition both nationally and internationally for the oppportunity to train and be mentored by Australia's most renowned Performing Arts experts. Urban Dance Centre is committed to excellence in performing arts and the continued improvement of quality Australian entertainment with an all-star faculty, uniting many of Australia's finest industry professionals, each student will be guided toward success in all areas of performing arts. We aim to challenge and encourage our students to reach their full potential as dancers, singers and actors - triple threats of the new generation.

Urban Dance Centre provides an excellent training ground for Australian and international dancers, offering expertise in all areas of performing arts. Being aligned with the world's most respected industry specialitsts means UrbanDanceCentre always stays connected with the current entertainment market. The faculty is incredible and includes Juliette JET Verne - Lyrical/JFH (Jazz Funk Hip Hop)/ Performance

Julie Williamson - Ballet/ Tap

Douglas Blaikie - Acting

Adrian VanWinklehof - Ballet

Amy Campbell - Jazz

Emmanuel EMAN Rodriguez - Break Dance

Kym Parrish - Singing

Laurence Stark - Acrobatics

Nacho Pop - Popping

Paul Saliba - Contemporary

Rosa Agius - Hip Hop

Sisqo - Hip Hop

Tiana Joubert - Hip Hop/ Dancehall
CONGRATULATIONS V MAN! We know this is your dream and we couldn't be happier for you!

WELCOME BACK -TERM 4 HERE WE COME

Here are some of my darlings from Future Stars Classes! They certainly ensure entertainment for me every week with their wonderful insights and delightful ways. We started our Concert Dance on Tuesday and they are doing so well that I even misted over. Concert Time is certainly the best time of the year and Miss Emma and I have had an absolute ball getting stuck into all our routines and concepts this week! Well Done to everyone........you are already looking AMAZING! Many a magic moment to come. Have a great term of dancing and stay tuned to the blog- it becomes like my agony aunt in the lead up to Concert. All the thrills and spills will be coming your way! And, hey, how great is this weather and Daylight savings! I feel so motivated!!

WELL DONE PARIS- BATHURST EISTEDDFOD

Congratulations to Paris Burns who won her Classical Solo, her Modern Solo, 3rd in her Demi Character and 2nd in her Contemporary Solo. Paris also received the highest pointscore for her Modern and was the recipient of the trophy for "Most Memorable Choreography."As always, we are very proud of your success!

GIRLS DAY IN

Thankyou to all the dancers and families who so generously supported "Girls Day In" Pink Ribbon luncheon in Dubbo today. It was so wonderful to see your special talents shining for such a worthwhile cause.
"When you come to the edge of all the light you have, and must take a step into the darkness of the unknown, believe that one of two things will happen. Either there will be something solid for you to stand on or you will be taught how to fly."- Patrick Overton
We have all been touched by cancer and we all must continue to use whatever we have to combat this terrible disease and its impact. Well Done Amber & Jade Bunt, Brinley Catto, Courtney Hart, Paris Burns, Amelia Rice, Meg & Holly Keizer (special cameo by Laura Keizer) for shining your light and making a difference.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Hey Everyone,
Hope you are all having a super holiday and recharging for our fabulous Term 4 of Concert Production! Thankyou to everyone for your organisation thus far! Great to see so many of you at Costume Measurements and paying your deposits! This will ensure that you are all looking gorgeous for Dress Rehearsals, Photography and of course, THE BIG DAY! Most routines are well under way ( hope you are practising in holidays!!) and Miss Emma and I are feeling super INSPIRED! I know we say this every year but I really feel like its going to be the best one yet (fingers crossed!) Sonya is churning through costume designs and is off on her buying trip next week.
There are some great movies out for all dance enthusiasts! FAME & MAO's LAST DANCER! I am looking forward to seeing them both. Li Cunxin's story is an especially powerful one. My kids have the picture book "The Peasant Prince" and it has many important messages about the power of believing in yourself (plus incredible illustrations!)
"I tied some paper wishes to my kite and my father helped me fly it up into the sky. The kite soared like a bird and my hope and wishes went with it."
Immy celebrated her 11th birthday on Tuesday! Happy Birthday Immy!