Costume Checklist: Fundamental Classes

Please read the following information carefully. Below you will find a list of what your student needs to wear for their recital dance(s) at our June 2025 year-end recital, dress rehearsal, and photo day. (Links to hair and makeup tutorials are at the bottom.)

Note that all fundamental level classes are on this page. Only check the costumes for the classes your child(ren) are in.

Costume Fees will be posted to your online account by March 1st. You can pay your costume fees through the Parent Portal at any time, but all unpaid fees will be charged to your card on March 15th.

All costume items below fall under 1 of 3 categories:

1. "Their own" means it’s something they have and/or wear already (for example: the ballet suit they wear to class). If they don't already own the item, it is your responsibility to ensure they get one before May 1, 2025.

2. "Buy" means that this item has already been purchased for you and is included in your costume fees. You will get to keep it.

3. "Rent" means that Arise owns this item and the rental fee has been included in your costume fee. After the recital, this item must be returned to Arise in the same condition it was taken. Lost or damaged rentals will need to be replaced at your cost.

  • Fundamental Ballet (Thursday Morning)

    SoDanca Black Tank Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Euro Pink Ballet Tights - Their Own

    SoDanca Bliss Pink Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    Bright Pink Skirt - Buy

    Hair Bow - Buy

    Hair in a high, slicked-back bun

  • Fundamental Ballet (Friday Evening)

    Black SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Euro Pink Ballet Tights - Their Own

    SoDanca Bliss Pink Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    Black Tulle Skirt - Buy

    Pink Cap-Sleeved Shirt - Buy

    Pink Hair Flower - Buy

    Hair in a high, slicked-back bun

  • Fundamental Jazz

    Black SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Jazz shoes (match skin tone) - Their Own

    Red Sequin Skirt - Buy

    Red Sequin Scrunchie - Buy

    No tights needed

    Hair in a high, slicked-back ponytail

  • Fundamental Contemporary

    Girls:

    Black SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    Black Dress - Buy

    Grey Leggings - Buy

    Headband - Buy

    No tights needed

    Hair TBD

    Boys:

    Joggers - Buy

    Black Tank - Buy

    Bare Feet

Hair and Make-Up Tutorials

Each dance includes information about how your dancers’ hair should be done. Not all dances require a bun, but if they do, check out the bun tutorials below.

Boys’ Hair & Makeup:
If your boy’s hair is long enough that it moves when he jumps, hold it in place with a small amount of gel. Use a natural powder foundation so his skin isn’t shiny under the lights. Use a touch of eyeliner to make his eyes visible from the stage.

Ballet Bun Tutorial - General

Stage Make-up for Lighter Skin

Note: You don’t need fake eyelashes. Just use mascara.

Ballet Bun Tutorial - Low Bun, Middle Part

Ballet Bun Tutorial - Curly Hair

Stage Make-up for Darker Skin

Note: You don’t need fake eyelashes. Just use mascara.