Hair & Makeup Guidelines
The easiest way to use this guide: Find your dancer's class below.
Everything you need to know about hair and makeup is listed in that row. Colour references are provided at the end.
Girls’ Class Summary
|
Class |
Hair |
Face |
Eyes |
Lashes |
Lips |
|
Sadochok |
French braid + hairnet |
Basic* |
Cream + brown shimmer |
Mascara |
Red |
|
Beginner |
French braid + hairnet |
Basic* |
Cream + brown shimmer |
Mascara |
Red |
|
Junior |
French braid + hairnet |
Basic* |
Cream + brown shimmer |
Mascara |
Red |
|
Intermediate |
Low bun + hairnet |
Foundation + contour + blush |
Cream + brown shimmer |
Mascara |
Red |
|
Tavrianka |
Low bun |
Foundation + contour + blush |
Cream + brown shimmer |
False lashes |
Red |
|
Academy |
Low bun |
Foundation + contour + blush |
Cream + brown shimmer |
False lashes |
Red |
|
Ensemble |
Low bun |
Foundation + contour + blush |
Cream + brown shimmer |
False lashes |
Red |
Boys’ Class Summary
|
Class |
Hair |
Face |
Eyes |
Mascara |
Lips |
|
Sadochok |
Neatly combed, off face |
Basic* |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
|
Beginner |
Neatly combed, off face |
Basic* |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
|
Junior |
Neatly combed, off face |
Basic* |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
|
Intermediate |
Neatly combed, off face |
Basic* |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
|
Tavrianka |
Neatly combed, off face |
Foundation + contour |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
|
Academy |
Neatly combed, off face |
Foundation + contour |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
|
Ensemble |
Neatly combed, off face |
Foundation + contour |
Light brown shimmer |
Light coat |
Neutral |
*See the detailed guidelines below for the Basic face requirements.
Hair — Important Details
Girls: Sadochok, Beginner & Junior
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French braid in two braids.
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Braids should be tucked neatly at the nape of the neck.
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No loose bangs.
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If hair is too short to braid, pin it securely and use hairspray.
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Hairnet required.
Girls: Intermediate, Tavrianka, Academy & Ensemble
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Tight, slicked-down low bun.
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Hairnet required.
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Some Academy and Ensemble costumes may require a braided ponytail extension. This should match thier own hair. It needs to be long enough to pin to the costume belt. We do not pin into the blouses or vests.
Boys: All Classes
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Hair neatly combed
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Long hair must be tied back
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Gel/hairspray should be used as needed
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Hair should be secure and not bounce or fall into the face
Makeup — Important Details
Girls: All Classes
Eyes
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Ivory/cream
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Brown shimmer shadow on the lower to middle part of the lid
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No eyeliner, no wings/ticks
Lips
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Red lipstick
Eyebrows
-
Keep tidy
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Add a small amount of colour if needed to define them
Boys: All Classes
Eyes
-
Light brown eyeshadow with a small amount of shimmer
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Light coat of mascara
Lips
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Neutral lipstick
Eyebrows
-
Keep tidy
-
Add a small amount of colour if needed
Foundation & Contour
Girls: Required for Intermediate, Tavrianka, Academy & Ensemble
Boys: Required for Tavrianka, Academy & Ensemble
Lashes
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Sadochok, Beginner, Junior & Intermediate: Mascara only.
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Tavrianka, Academy & Ensemble: False lashes — longer than natural, but not extreme.

Jewelry & Nails
These rules apply to all dancers.
Jewelry
No jewelry is permitted on stage.
Please remove earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings, etc.
Nails
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No coloured nail polish.
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Coloured polish/enhancements must be removed before the performance.
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Nude or beige polish is permitted with instructor approval.
New Piercings
New piercings are discouraged before/during festival/performance season.
If a new piercing is unavoidable, piercings must be covered with Band-Aids during performances. Please speak with the instructor ahead of time.

