Ballet makeup kids

So it’s dance recital time — knowing how to apply stage makeup is essential for all dancers and dance parents. Without it, it is impossible to see a person’s face on stage. It is important to understand why performers of all ages need to wear stage makeup. As we all already know, no child needs […]

There's nothing like watching your child dance up on stage at an eisteddfod or dance concert. Hair and makeup is often just as important as the costume, and it's important to get it right so each dancer can shine on stage. It can be very daunting for some parent's (and children/teenagers old enough to do their […]

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This post is all about Easy Dance Makeup! Dance competition season is upon us, and if you're looking for a dance makeup tutorial, you've come to the right place! Every dance mom wants to find the right balance of appropriate makeup for their child, while still being easy and most importantly- FAST! Backstage can be so hectic, and I have the perfect solution for you. This post is all about an easy dance makeup tutorial! Easy Dance Makeup! When my girls and I are at dance competitions, I…

My daughter and her hair and makeup choice for her dance recital!!

It's tempting to dismiss relaxation techniques as just feel-good practices. However, the science behind mental relaxation provides concrete evidence of its benefits: Neural Pathways: The Mechanism:...

It can be difficult to apply makeup to a child's face. However, if your child will be performing on stage, they need to wear makeup or they'll be hard to see from a distance! This is true for children of all skin tones. Fortunately there...

It can be difficult to apply makeup to a child's face. However, if your child will be performing on stage, they need to wear makeup or they'll be hard to see from a distance! This is true for children of all skin tones. Fortunately there...

The two all-too-common comments from dance parents regarding recital makeup are: “Why does she need to wear so much makeup for the recital? She’s too young.” “How do I do dance recital makeup? I don’t even wear makeup myself!” If you have ever asked yourself these questions... read on! Or, if you already know the why and how of recital makeup, don't go anywhere, as you may find a few ways to improve or simplify what you are already doing well! Firstly, here’s WHY you need to properly apply…