In the vibrant world of dance competitions, every detail counts. The impact of visual presentation can be profound, influencing both scores and perceptions in ways that can tip the balance between a good performance and a great one. Makeup in dance is far more than just cosmetic enhancement; it is an integral part of a…
Category: Fashion & Trends
10 Things you didn’t know about Vera Wang
Vera Wang is an icon in the fashion industry, but did you know her original aspirations fell in the figure skating and dance industries? Vera began figure skating at age 8 and competed at the national level and nearly qualified for the 1968 Olympic Games. She also trained at the School of American Ballet, where she…
3 Websites with Unique Leotards
The holiday season is upon us and you may be starting to think about gifts already. We know how hard it is to find an amazing leotard you love and it’s even harder if you want your leotard to have a unique look. Having a unique leotard at dance conventions can be a great way…
7 of the Best Dance Costumes in Movies
We hope you saw a ton of amazing costumes during Halloween! We saw everything from giggling princesses to terrifying horror film characters. In fact, we saw so many amazing costumes, it inspired us to research some of the best dance costumes in movies! Dance has been a part of cinema since the earliest days of…
Top 10 fashion trends that are worth the hype!
Dance is an artform and art frequently reflects life. With so much evolution in the fashion industry, it is inevitable for it to impact dance costumes, themes, and concepts. Below are ten fashion trends popular in 2023. Will you be bringing anything to the stage that reflects these trends?
Contemporary Costumes for 2024
Contemporary Dance tends to lean towards dark and heavy, but that doesn’t mean your costume can’t shine on stage! Yes, some routines should have a raw-organic costume, but keep all your options in mind when picking this year’s costume. Here are some inspirational costumes for 2024. Costume 1: This costume balances the contrasting dark and…
8 Lyrical Costume Ideas
Lyrical dance is grounded in storytelling, and the costume needs to fully support that storyline in order to give the audience a complete presentation. Some stories need rhinestones and glitz while other stories need a pedestrian look. Below are 8 costumes with trending styles to help give you ideas and set you up for posting…
Hip Hop Costume Predictions for 2024
Hip Hop costumes can be challenging. You need something that moves well, something stylish, and something that really fits the choreography. Additionally, you have to make sure the costume has enough give to dance in. We also like to avoid all black if possible. Dance Costume Catalogs offer a variety of sizes, but a lot…
8 Jazz Costume Predictions
The new dance season has either already started for you or is about to start. As we begin contemplating exciting new choreography, we also get to start thinking about exciting new costumes. Below are some of our predictions for trending costumes this season! Costume 1: Strappy costumes have been hot for a while and this…
Barbie Movie Costuming
With the debut of the Barbie Movie, we’re gathering all our pink and getting ready to layer it on for the much anticipated viewing! However, we know our sparkle won’t come close to the extraordinary costuming of Oscar winning Costume Designer, Jacqueline Durran. Let’s take a look at some of her past hits. 2. The…