Stage Make-Up Tips
As for any theater performance, we recommend each
dancer wear some level of stage make-up. Stage make-up is worn similar to street make-up, but more pronounced so that stage lights do not wash out a performers’ features. From the audience point-of-view, without make-up, it is difficult to see facial expressions.
The following are some make-up tips (recommended steps for youngest dancers are bolded):
1. Apply a foundation that is slightly darker than your natural skin tone. Younger dancers can skip this step.
2. Use a pink shade of blush across your cheeks. This should be darker than normal and blended. Boys should use a brown shade of blush.
3. Use different shades of brown eye shadows—the lightest color across the entire eyelid and darkest color in the crease of the eyelid. Younger dancers can skip this step.
4. Apply black eyeliner. Keep lines fine. Younger dancers can skip this step.
5. Apply black mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. Younger dancers can skip this step.
6. Use a RED lipstick. Avoid shades of pink. Boys will use a brown lipstick.
dancer wear some level of stage make-up. Stage make-up is worn similar to street make-up, but more pronounced so that stage lights do not wash out a performers’ features. From the audience point-of-view, without make-up, it is difficult to see facial expressions.
The following are some make-up tips (recommended steps for youngest dancers are bolded):
1. Apply a foundation that is slightly darker than your natural skin tone. Younger dancers can skip this step.
2. Use a pink shade of blush across your cheeks. This should be darker than normal and blended. Boys should use a brown shade of blush.
3. Use different shades of brown eye shadows—the lightest color across the entire eyelid and darkest color in the crease of the eyelid. Younger dancers can skip this step.
4. Apply black eyeliner. Keep lines fine. Younger dancers can skip this step.
5. Apply black mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. Younger dancers can skip this step.
6. Use a RED lipstick. Avoid shades of pink. Boys will use a brown lipstick.
