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List of Supplies for Applying Make-Up...

*Cleanser Cloths, Toner, and Moisturizer

* Foundation that matches skin tone

*Eyebrow pencil that matches or defines natural color depending on style looking to achieve

*Fake Eyelashes ( natural looking unless you are trying to achieve a character)

*Eyeliner (usually black but browns are sometimes good for natural look)

*Eyeshadows... you should have a variety of browns, blacks, whites and ivory. Color is for themes

*Mascara usually black but dark brown also sometimes used

*Blush ... you should have a variety of neutral browns and pinks. Some characters will call for other colors

*Facial Powder. translucent, or skin color

*Lip Linner... have a variety of browns, pinks, plums and reds

*Lip Color...have a variety of browns, pinks, plums and reds

*Application Tools... sponges, brushes, cue tips ETC

Performance Makeup is required for all dancers and optional for male dancers.

***Tiny Tot dancers are to explore blush, shadow, lips and glitter.

***Dancers ages 5 to 9 should try all of the following but apply with consideration of age. (Eyeliner and faux lashes are not necessary. )

***Dancers ages 8 and up are capble and old enough to apply all of the following. (Faux eye lashes optional)

***Dancers ages 13 and up are required to apply (or at least try :) ) to apply all of the following including faux eyelashes.

***Remember this is "Stage Makeup". In other words it should be applied heavier then normal everyday makeup in order to accentuate the dancers face on stage. Theatre lights are bright and easily 'wash out' facial expression and details. All dancers should stick to neutral colors. Browns, beiges, blacks, grays, silver and so on. Ask Cortney if you would like to work with another color. Lips should be natural, no bright pink or red lips please

Performance Makeup

Follow Along Step by Step...

(make sure you collect your own makeup and to avoid illness no sharring please. )

***Prepare for Make-Up Application:

Cleanse, Tone, and Moisturize

Remove unwanted/needed facial hair (eyebrow, lip and chin tweezing)

Apply Concealer if necessary. (hide under eye circles, blemishes, ect)

Step 1: Apply Foundation

Foundation even out skin color and creates a smoother, even texture, ‘pure canvas’ for make-up application.

Optional Step: Contour and Highlight

Contouring and Hightlighting can add the isllusion of increased dimension to the face. Contour outlines or recesses facial features. Highlights “brings out” facial features.

Step 2: Eyebrows

Shade or fill brows to frame eyes evenly. (if necessary extend them)

Optional Step: Fake Eyelashes

Lengthens and defines eyelashes. Helps to draw a focal point on the face. (often it is said to apply after eye make-up but I have personally found glue adheres better before eye make up)

Step 3/4: Eyeliner

Defines and emphasizes shape and size of eyes. There are many ways and designs that can be applied.

Step 3/4: Eyeshadow

Ofen the focal point for make-up design eyeshadow can contour for exaggerated effects, highlight, accentuate. Do not forget to blend and evaluate theme of design in relation to individual facial shapes.