Tap Costumes

Costume Care instructions:

Write Child's name on EVERY piece of costume, even both shoes. If it is coming to the Auditorium it should have a name on it!

Remove the costume from the garment bag. Hang and steam out the wrinkles. You may also leave it in the bathroom as the shower runs to help with steaming.

Costume Changes!

If your child has one or more costume changes they are REQUIRED to have and wear a foundation garment (Nude leotard). You can find these on Amazon, Discount Dance and The Dance Store in Salem. This will aid with quick changes and maintain modesty.

Tap I

Provided by Studio

Black and green dress
Ears with bow attached
Tail (attached)
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Nude Leo if they complain about itching or having a costume change.

Hair:

High ponytail is preferred

Tap II

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Hot pink and green dress
Hair bow
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Nude Leo if they complain about itching or having a costume change.

Hair:

High ponytail. If your hair is too short for that then half up half down, so hair is out of the face. If you need your hair in a bun for ballet you may have your hair in a bun as well.
Ballet Bun - this could be a "Happy Bun" (worn low on the back of the head, right above the neck) or a "Classical Bun" (worn on the crown of the head). Hair too short for a Ballet bun should be secured away from the face if it drifts into the eyes. Otherwise it can just exist on the owner's head in whatever way it usually would.

Masculine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Green metallic Shirt (borrowed)
Blackpants

Provided by Family

Black Tap Shoes
Black socks
Nude Leo if needed

Hair:

Neatly combed and out of face

Tap III

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Purple sparkle shirt
Black leggings

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Nude undergarments
Nude Leo if needed

Hair:

High ponytail is preferred. If you need your hair in a bun for ballet you may have your hair in a bun as well. Ballet Bun - this could be a "Happy Bun" (worn low on the back of the head, right above the neck) or a "Classical Bun" (worn on the crown of the head). Hair too short for a Ballet bun should be secured away from the face if it drifts into the eyes. Otherwise it can just exist on the owner's head in whatever way it usually would.

Masculine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Blue jacket
Black pants or leggings

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Black undershirt
Black socks

Hair:

Neatly combed and out of face

Tap IV

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Black Biketard
White jacket
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
No show black sock
Nude undergarments!!!
Nude Leo if they are changing.

Hair:

A high ponytail is preferred. If your hair is too short for that the half up half down, so hair is out of the face. If you need your hair in a bun for ballet you may have your hair in a bun as well.

Masculine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

White jacket
Black pants

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Black socks
Undershirt

Hair:

Neatly combed and out of face

ADVANCED TAP

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Black and gold dress (borrow)
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
No show black socks
Nude undergarments!!
Nude Leo if they are changing

Hair:

French braid is preferred. If you need your hair in a bun for ballet you may have your hair in a bun as well.
Ballet Bun - this could be a "Happy Bun" (worn low on the back of the head, right above the neck) or a "Classical Bun" (worn on the crown of the head). Hair too short for a Ballet bun should be secured away from the face if it drifts into the eyes. Otherwise it can just exist on the owner's head in whatever way it usually would.

Masculine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Black shirt
Black pants

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
No show black sock
Nude undergarments for changing

Hair:

Neatly combed and out of face