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 pink dress
Ears
Tail
Black shoe bows

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

Brown reindeer dress
Fuzzy ear headband
Dark brown tights

Provided by Family

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

Hair:

One french braid. 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

Brown Shirt
Brown pants
Fuzzy ear headband

Provided by Family

Black Tap Shoes
Black socks
Nude Leo if needed

Hair:

Out of face

Tap III

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Yellow dress
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Nude undergarments
Nude Leo if needed

Hair:

Half up half down 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

Hot pink button down shirt
Black pants
Mint Green bowtie

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Black socks

Hair:

Out of face

Tap IV

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Pink plaid jumper
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
No show white socks
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

Hawaiian Shirt
Tan Shorts

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
Black socks
Undershirt

Hair:

Out of face

ADVANCED TAP

Feminine Presenting:

Provided by Studio

Red dress
Nude tights

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
No show black sock
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.
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

Red shirt
Black pants

Provided by Family

Black tap Shoes
No show black sock
Nude undergarments for changing

Hair:

Out of face