HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS- IMAGINE

HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS 2014

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 “LADYBUGS” & , MONDAY 10.30am“BEES” Little buns on side of head.  ( if not enough hair just pulled back from face. ) They will have headband. It will need to be pinned. Ballet Shoes. FRIDAY “FLOWERS”- hair in one bun.  Ballet shoes.

SATURDAY ANGELINA 10.15am “UNDER THE SEA” Two high pigtails curled  Ballet shoes.

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

SATURDAY TINY TAPPERS “SNOWMEN” Hair in two buns. Tan tights. Tap shoes..

MONDAY LITTLE STARS “FIREWORKS” & TUESDAY TINY HIP HOP Hair in very high ponytail and curled and teased out.  Jazz shoes.

PRIMARY BALLET “FROZEN” Hair in two plaits and crossed over head and pinned.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

GRADE 2 BALLET “SNOWFLAKES” Hair in Classical Bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

GRADE 5 BALLET “SNUGGLEPOT & CUDDLEPIE” – Hair in Classical ballet bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

SENIOR BALLET “MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTS DREAM”- Hair in Classical Ballet Bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.  Pointe shoes for pointe dance.

JUNIOR JAZZ “CLOWNS” Hair in two pigtails and curled.  Jazz shoes.

JUNIOR MODERN “MERMAIDS” Hair half up, half down.  Convertible ballet stockings.  Bare feet

INTERMEDIATE MODERN “MAD WORLD” Hair in bun. Bare feet

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

JUNIOR HIP HOP “TOY SOLDIERS ”Hair in high ponytail and teased.  Please purchase black canvas lace ups.

INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP “CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY” Wearing wigs.  Please pin securely. White ankle socks.  Please purchase white canvas lace ups.

SENIOR HIP HOP “NIGHTMARES “Two pig tails teased out & shoes to be decided upon in class with Miss Emma

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

10 YRS JAZZ “ QUEEN OF HEARTS”- Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

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

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

SENIOR JAZZ “ MANNEQUINS” all different hair styles.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

JUNIOR TAP “ PENGUINS”  A high pony tail curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE TAP “MUSIC DOLLS”  Hair in two high pig tails and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel tap shoes.

SENIOR TAP “ ALICE IN WONDERLAND ”Individual character hair to be decided with Miss Brandi.  Matte tan tights.  Camel tap shoes.

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE BUGSY MALONE – 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.

INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE “JETSET” Hair in slicked bun. Matte tan tights, camel jazz shoes

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

PERFORMANCE STUDENTS 10 YRS & UP “PURE IMAGINATION” OPENING

Students need to arrange their own unique all white ( 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 ROUTINES MOVE, WALKING & FALLING & 12 Yrs CONTEMP as per Eisteddfod ( except 12 yrs Contemp can just have a bun due to quick changes)

We need a full dress rehearsal on Thursday, 11^h 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.) 

Thankyou- Your children will not only look a million dollars but more importantly feel a million dollars.  We can’t wait to see our students SHINE. DON’T FORGET STAGE REHEARSALS, SUNDAY, NOV 30^th at DRTCC

Tutorial: Ballet Stage Make Up

MAKE UP- A DETAILED GUIDE

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, NOVEMBER 30th

STAGE REHEARSALS- SUNDAY 30^th NOV

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, 30^th November 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.

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;

9.00-  10.00am  OPENING & ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS ( Bella Gibson – 10 years, 12 years, 14 years & Senior Performance.  Opening plus new entertainment routines and Eisteddfod pieces Walking & Falling, Bed Contemp)

10.00 -11.00am  ENCHANTED GARDEN Friday 9.30am Angelina “Flowers”, Monday 10.30am Angelina “Bees”, Saturday 9.30 am Angelina “Ladybugs”, Grade 5 Ballet, Senior Ballet / Pointe

11.00-12.00 WINTER WONDERLAND Saturday 12pm Tiny Tappers with Bella Gibson, Grade 2 Ballet Monday 4.30pm, Primary Ballet Monday 3.45pm, Madeline Gibson, Junior Tap Tuesday 4pm

12.00- 1.00pm UNDER THE SEA Saturday 10.15am Angelina, Boys Class, Junior Contemporary Tuesday 4.45pm, Amber Bunt

1.00- 2.30pm CIRCUS CARNIVAL 12 years Jazz Monday 5.15, Little Stars Jazz Monday 3.45pm, Little Stars Hip Hop Tues 4pm, Junior Jazz Monday 4.30, Saturday 11am Angelina “Unicorns”, Intermediate Tap

2.30- 3.30pm STORYTIME Senior Tap, 10 yrs Jazz Monday 5.15pm, Inter Hip Hop, Junior Hip Hop

3.30- 4.30pm  IMAGINATION IS EVERYTHING Inter Contemp Monday 7.15pm, Senior Jazz, Senior Hip Hop, Senior Contemporary , 14 years Jazz

4.30- 5.00pm FINALE’

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 10^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 Thursday, 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. 

COUNTDOWN TO CONCERT- IMPORTANT DATES

STEPPING OUT DANCE FACTORY

IMAGINE

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 “IMAGINE” will be staged on Sunday, 14^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 2014 Presentation will be held at the conclusion of our 5pm show.

A STAGE REHEARSAL will be held on Sunday, 30^th November 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 on Saturday, 6^th December, Monday, 8^th December and Tuesday, 9^th December.  Balances will be advised prior to these dates and will be payable at time of collection.

A DRESS REHEARSAL will be held on Thursday, 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. 

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE FROM 9.30am Monday, 10^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 $26 for ADULT and $22 for Concession.  Tickets for the 5pm show sold very quickly last year so families with a show preference are advised to get in early to avoid disappointment.

We really can’t wait to see the culmination of our 2014 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

GULGONG EISTEDDFOD NOTE

GULGONG EISTEDDFOD – SUNDAY, 4^th MAY

The Gulgong Eisteddfod will be our first Eisteddfod for 2014 and will be held at The Gulgong Memorial Hall, Herbert St.  This note contains information about session times, costume collection, additional rehearsals and hair and make up details.  Our best wishes for a most happy 2014 Eisteddfod season.  Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, attendance at rehearsals and support thus far.  We know you will shine.

Due to the two week holiday break, we will be holding extra rehearsals on Thursday, 1^st May and Friday, 2^nd May to ensure that we are feeling happy and confident about our performances.  Please ensure that you attend these very important rehearsals.

Thursday 1^st May 4.00- 4.45pm  12 years & U Classical

4.45- 5.30pm  12 years Modern “ You Raise Me Up” / Yellow Brick Road

5.30- 6.15pm  10 years Jazz “Hip to Be Square”/ Grease

6.15- 7.00pm   12 years Jazz / Legally Blonde

7.00- 8.15pm   14 years Jazz / 14 years Modern / Bring It On Entertainment

Friday 2^nd May 4- 6pm  “I Like That” Senior Jazz

6.00- 7.00 pm  New Modern “ Love me Tomorrow” & Colourblind/ Scientist

7.00- 8.00pm   New Contemporary, Senior Jazz “ Little Party” & Bed Modern

COSTUME COLLECTION WILL BE HELD FROM WEDNESDAY, 30^th MAY.  You will be advised of Costume Balances ASAP.

Make Up Junior Under 12s-  foundation, powder, blusher, white eye shadow as base, brown eye shadow to accentuate eye, black eye liner, mascara ( false lashes encouraged), hot pink lipstick.  Blog & FB will have pics of make up.

Make Up Senior- Over 12s – foundation, powder, blusher, white eye shadow as base, brown eye shadow to accentuate eye, black liquid eye liner, false eye lashes, red/ maroon lipstick.

Times for arrival on Sunday, 4^th May – Students will need to arrive with hair & make up ready at the designated time.

8.00am- 10 years Jazz “Hip To Be Square”- Girls will require hair slicked into a very high ponytail, no fringes and curled.  Please use a fine tooth comb and gel and hairspray.  Camel slip on jazz shoes and matt tan tights.  Boys will need to do hair in own funky style and shoes will be with costume. We are competitor No 1.

8.15am – 12 years Jazz “ Boom Boom Boom” – Girls will require hair slicked into a very high ponytail, no fringes and teased out.  Please use a fine tooth comb and gel and hairspray.  Camel slip on jazz shoes and matt tan tights. We are Competitor No 3.

9.00am- 12 years Classical.  Hair slicked into a bun, mid range in line with ears.  Please use gel and hair spray and a bun net in matching hair shade.  Pin bun as you go to get a nice flat, round shape.  Ballet stockings and shoes will require ribbons to be sewn on.  We are Competitor No 1.

9.30am – 12 years Entertainment “Grease”- Costuming & hair as per concert.  Hair in high ponytail and curled.  White bobby socks and camel jazz shoes for girls.  Boys as per concert.  We are Competitor No 1.

12.30 pm- 12 years Modern “Raise You Up”- Hair slicked into low side pony, part on part of left side, hair in ponytail to right side.  Bare legs and feet.  We are Competitor No 1.

1pm- 14 years Modern “The Day You Went Away” Hair slicked into low side pony, part on left side, hair in ponytail to the right side.  Bare legs and feet.  We are Competitor No 2.

1pm- 14 years Contemporary “ Yellow Brick Road”- details as per concert.  We are Competitor No 3.

1pm- 14 years Entertainment “ Legally Blonde”- details as per concert.  We are Competitor No 1.

1pm- 14 years Jazz- “Move” Hair in all different but slicked back from face styles.  Camel jazz slip on shoes and matt tan tights.  Please ensure we have no fringes but hair should be up in a style and on trend ( braids, high pony tails, pig tails in a funky style) Andy to have hair his own way.  Black shoes.  We are Competitor No 3

4.30pm Open Contemporary “ Falling “- Hair in high bun slicked from face.  Bare legs and feet. 

5pm- Open Modern No 1- Colourblind ( as per previous performances), 4- The Scientist ( as per previous performances), 7- Bed ( Ghost outfits from Concert) and No 9 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” ( new dresses).  Hair to be decided on in class.

5pm Open Entertainment- Bring It On as per concert- We are Competitors No 2

5pm Open Jazz “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody”- hair slicked into donut bun.  Camel jazz slip on shoes and matt tan tights.  We are competitor No 2. 

“I Like That”  camel jazz slip on shoes and matt tan tights.  Hair to be discussed in class.

If anyone could assist in the transport of props we would be most appreciative as we have quite  a few to travel over with us.

STEPPING OUT 2015 USA DANCE TOUR

THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT ON BROADWAY! WE think they will shine even brighter when our Stepping Out 2015 USA Team descends on the USA.

Our travel representative, Rosemarie Church from Global Dance Tours visited our studio in September of last year and it was decided at that time that April 2015 was the most advantageous time for interested families to join us on this adventure.  It is now time to start planning this exciting adventure and once again we ask for expressions of interest so we can forward you all the relevant information and costings.  Stepping Out has travelled previously to the USA twice and very much recommend the experience that Global Dance delivers.

This adventure is open to all Stepping Out students ( from 7 years of age if they wish to perform) and their families and friends.  We will leave April 3rd 2015 and spend 8 nights in Florida.  Students will enjoy the fabulous opportunity to not only perform at Disneyworld and Universal Studios but also participate in incredible workshop opportunities with Disney's Performing Arts team.  

Added to these incredible dance opportunities is the wonderful experience of sharing in the Disney Parks joy and magic with your family with a 6 day Hopper Pass allowing you the chance to explore Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studio's or Disney Water Park.  

From Florida, we spend a morning sightseeing in Miami before boarding the luxurious cruise ship OASIS OF THE SEAS for a 7 night cruise through the Caribbean. This ship has everything ( google it! You won't believe it!)

Students also have the absolutely amazing, mind blowing opportunity to perform on this ship in their spectacular theatres.  INCREDIBLE! The Oasis of the Seas has full musicals from Broadway touring with them on board so the students also have access to some fantastic Musical Theatre experiences as well as showcasing their own talents.  Travellers will then depart back to Sydney on the 18th April.

For those interested in the good times continuing we then have an extension opportunity to NEW YORK for an additional six nights.  In New York, the students will do classes at New York's most prestigious dance centre, Broadway Dance Centre as well as backstage tours and workshops with a Broadway show.  Lots of sightseeing and shopping opportunities abound on this leg of the trip.

The 2015 Itinerary and Costings have now been released.  We ask that anyone wishing to obtain further information please email rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au.  Deposits of $500 per person are due 26th April 2014.  Progressive payments can then be made.

Rehearsals for our USA Team will commence in the January school holidays.