Nutcracker 2025 hair, make-up, shoes

Make-up is at family discretion, especially for younger dancers—it is not required.
For older dancers (if permitted), a simple stage look is recommended:

• Darker lip
• Blush
• Eyeshadow/liner + mascara
  (Please remind dancers not to share makeup.)

Jewelry: only stud earrings. No dangling earrings, rings, or necklaces.
Advanced dancers: neutral, short nails. Long nails are not permitted.

Dancers should wear the same shoes they wear to class.If your dancer has a full costume (top + bottom) → No tights required.If your dancer does not have a full costume, please follow the required base/tights below:

• Ballet: Pink tights (studio dress code)
• Lyrical: Black base leotard (preferred) + black tights (studio dress code)
• Pop: Tan tights or bare legs
• Tap (Elementary): Bare legs OR pink/tan tights
• Modern: Black base leotard (preferred) + black tights (studio dress code)
  • Monday Horton: Bare legs or pink/nude tights are fine
• Hip Hop: All have full costumes; no tights/base layers needed
• Improv: Black or tan leotard under costume

Students in multiple pieces may want to wear a nude leotard underneath for quicker costume changes.

• Ballet pieces: Hair in a bun
• All other styles: Bun or ponytail is fine