We all want big, beautiful, expressive eyes, right? So, when applying makeup for dance, or any live performance, the eyes are the key for showing your emotions. Don’t let glowing technique fall flat because of pale, boring dance makeup!

When applying makeup for dance performances, dancers should wear liner, false eyelashes and mascara.

First, let’s focus on EYELINER!

· Apply your eye shadows first in the pattern you love

· Upper lash line: Black liquid liner (waterproof)

· Inside lower lash line: White Highlighter pencil

· Lower lash line: Use a dark brown mineral eye shadow color as a liner

· You can do a tiny “wing” on the upper lash line with your liquid liner.  This is to indicate the “last eyelash” – but no more than a quarter of an inch or so.

· Avoid making long stripes with your eye liner that go all the way to the temples. Avoid connecting the lower lash line to the upper lash line, leave a space between them (no “fishtails”, please) and use white highlighter pencil in between. This will make the eyes look bigger, brighter and more open.

· When applying makeup for dance, DON’T use black liquid eyeliner under the eyes!  Too much and too messy!  If you must, use an eye pencil.

· Also, don’t use black liner on the inside lower lid of the eye – it will make the eyes look small on stage.

JAM cosmetics pressed mineral eye shadow in “Fear Me” is also the perfect eye liner when applied wet with an angled eyeliner  brush.

Next, apply the FALSE LASHES!

· If false eye lashes aren’t currently part of your routine because you find them difficult to apply or uncomfortable to wear, don’t give up on them!  You can learn how to easily apply false lashes here:  Link “How To Apply False Lashes”. Do use them, as they enhance the shape of your eyes on stage and are an integral part of makeup for dance.  It just takes practice!

· Dancers wear false lashes because on stage we are always trying to make the eyes look bigger. We want to naturally enhance the existing lash line with false lashes because they give the eyes a pretty almond-y shape. Great false lashes, properly sized and/or trimmed, and properly applied do just that. This type of look is perfect for dance makeup, but is also easily modified for other theatrical occasions, including acting on film and even just a glamorous look for a special night out.

· Avoid lashes that are too thick in the center of the band. They make the eyes look heavy and sleepy or even closed when you are dancing on stage! You want the lashes to start shorter in the center and get longer as they go to the outer corner of the eye. Half or “demi” lashes are great because they are easy to apply, do not need to be trimmed, look stunning, and can hardly be felt on the eyes.

JAM cosmetics Elise Faux Half Lashes are the perfect choice for a natural or glamorous look.

Time for the MASCARA!

· YES, you need mascara even if you have false lashes on – two coats! This will bind the false lashes to the real lashes and remove the bits of powdered eye shadow that have fallen on the eyelashes.

· Make sure your lashes are secure first! Leave them alone to dry before going onto the next step of your dance makeup.

· I recommend water-resistant mascara as opposed to waterproof mascara because it is gentler on the sensitive eye area and can also be easily reapplied.  Most waterproof mascaras are quite clumpy and feel like glue on the lashes. Waterproof mascara is also clumpy on false lashes and can collect lots of “gunk” on them – your lashes will not last as long.

JAM cosmetics’ water-resistant BLACK mascara is perfect because it’s incredibly long-lasting, can be reapplied throughout the event, yet easy to remove when you are ready.

You’re now ready to apply your dance makeup like a pro! Don’t forget the three MUST HAVES for eyes: Liner, lashes, and mascara. You’ll have big, beautiful and expressive eyes that will last long beyond your performance, or all day long. JAM cosmetics will show you the way!

Dancers on stage draw us in to the story they are telling. It is easy to become enchanted by their beautiful faces. What is it that has us so spellbound? The way dance makeup is used to intensify a dancer’s eyes contributes greatly to this. It looks incredibly complicated to achieve but with a little direction, you too can have this perfect classic dancer look!

JAM cosmetics calls the classic dance performance makeup look, Prima Diva. The most important part of this look is the expressive eyes. First we should discuss some basic contouring patterns for eye makeup. 

“Contouring” the eye means you are using darker eye shadow to create dimension.  This is done in three main ways. You can use these techniques together or separately depending on the look you wish to create.

1.   Using a dark, earthy eye shadow color, apply across the whole lash line blending the shadow to gradually fade as you go past the crease towards the brow bone.
2.   Create a blended, sideways “v” or “c” shape with contour eye shadow color, on the outer third of the eyelid.
3.   Apply contour eye shadow color in the crease.

Using these dance makeup techniques allows the audience to properly read the dancer’s eyes. You accentuate the natural shape and dimension of the eye. This helps the audience follow the dancer’s gaze. Contouring the eye with performance cosmetics helps the audience see if the dancer’s eyes are open, closed, or looking at something specifically. It also gives the eyes a larger, wider almond shape.

You will use several of these contouring methods to create the perfect dance eye in the Prima Diva look. Follow these simple steps to achieve this classic dance makeup look.

Creating the Prima Diva Look

1. Apply your foundation. Remember it is so important to BLEND, BLEND, and BLEND!

2. Shape and fill your eyebrow. Use a shadow color that is a similar o your eyebrow.

3. Highlight under the brow line with a white liner.

4. Use a light/medium, warm-toned, neutral eye shadow over the entire eyelid. When using performance cosmetics neutral/warm earth-toned eye shadows are perfect for stage performances.  They compliment dancer’s eyes and skin under the stage lights.

5. Blend a deep, rich, dark brown shadow into the crease of the eye to create dimension.

6. Define the eye by lining the upper lashes with waterproof black eye liner. Use a chocolate brown shadow underneath the lash line; apply this with a small angled brush. Don’t use liquid under the eye, it’s very messy! To complete this step, use a white pencil to create a highlight between the upper and lower lash lines.

7. Highlight the inside of lower lash line with a white eye pencil. Don’t use black liner as it will make the eye appear smaller to the audience.

8. Next, apply your false lashes. Use black mascara to coat and bind them. A false lash will enhance the natural shape of your eye.

9. Apply blush, again remember to BLEND! You certainly don’t want clown cheeks.

10. Line and the fill the entire lip in with your lip pencil. A quick tip: when lining your lips always go from the outside corner to the middle of the lip. Then fill the lips with lipstick.

Your makeup should be dark enough to be clearly seen from the first 8 to 12 rows of the theatre.  Applying performance cosmetics may seem difficult at first, especially if you have a small eye lid, but practice makes perfect!  You will be applying the Prima Diva look like a pro in no time.

Preparing for a performance you want your dance makeup to be the best it can. Applying dance makeup with good quality makeup brushes makes all the difference in the world to beauty of your look. But there are so many different kinds of makeup brushes out there. How do you know what you really need? Well, I have narrowed it down to these eight “must have” makeup brushes that every dancer should own.

1. Large Powder Brush/Complexion Brush – This should be used only with loose or pressed translucent powder. Don’t mix! Never use this powder brush with your blush.

2. Blush Brush – It shouldn’t be too big or too small – a medium sized brush is best. Again it should never be mixed with your translucent powder.

3. Eye Shadow Brush – A medium sized brush is best, not too big. This size brush is great for both light and medium shadow colors.

4. Angled Eyeliner/Brow Brush – This brush does double duty for you. It will work for both eyebrows and eyeliner application.

5. Angled Shadow Brush – Choose a smaller brush for this. It should be angled. An angled brush is best for easy application of darker shadow colors.

6. Lip Brush – This brush is essential for dance makeup. You cannot do PERFECT red lips without a lipstick brush!

7. Eyebrow Brush/Lash Comb – These brushes will keep your brows and lashes looking natural and beautiful!

8. Foundation Brush – This brush gives skin an airbrushed look when you use it will liquid, cream or stick foundations.

Now that you have the perfect set of brushes to apply your dance makeup you need to care for them properly. Proper care will keep your brushes working their best and help them last longer. It is not necessary to buy fancy brush cleaners. Often brush cleaners contain alcohol and can dry out the bristles. Makeup brushes need to be cleaned often. How often do I clean my brushes? OFTEN! When makeup brushes are dirty, the cosmetics colors do not apply well. And it leads to the colors looking muddied.

Start by putting a dollop of shampoo/conditioner into the palm of your hand. Wet your makeup brush under running water or in a cup of water. Swirl your makeup brush in the palm of your hand creating suds. You should see the suds turn from white to brown. Rinse your hands and brush under running water until the water runs clear. Finally you’ll squeeze excess water out of the makeup brush with a towel.

When your makeup brush is clean you should lay it flat on towel overnight. Do not stand brushes up to dry. When brushes are left standing water can get down into the bristles and deteriorate the glue that holds bristles to brush handle. This will shorten the life of your brush and the quality of application for your dance makeup. In an ideal situation a brush sanitizing machine would be used.

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Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist. She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE makeup for dance and cheer. Find out 4 secrets the pro’s use AND 3 things you NEED TO KNOW to look gorgeous and stand out from the crowd, by getting Jessica’s free dance makeup e-Guide at www.JAMcosmetics.net.

Creating a successful dance recital makeup look can be straightforward and easy with this guide. Concentrate on these five areas and a beautiful look can be achieved for all ages.

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Skin: Prepare a good base for your dance recital makeup. Start with a clean, dry, moisturized face. Use a sponge to apply Dual Mineral Powder Foundation over your entire face, blending it into your neck. Remember if you apply wet you will get a more opaque look, dry and you will achieve more sheer coverage.

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Eyebrows: Get your eyebrows ready by shaping them with a brow brush. Next use a thin eyeliner brush to draw a line down the center of your eyebrow, your brow brush can be used to smooth out and spread color to the rest of your brow.

If you are doing dance recital makeup for a younger dancer keep these tips in mind, an eye shadow slightly darker than your hair color will give a less severe look then an eyebrow pencil. A thicker eyebrow gives a more youthful look; a thinner severe line creates a sophisticated dramatic older look.

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Eyes: There are several steps to dance recital makeup when it comes to your eyes. Begin by using a eye shadow brush to highlight the brow bone and inner corner of your eye. This should be done with a shimmery white shadow. Using a damp brush to apply will give you a stronger highlight.

Use a brown eyes shadow at your lash line, fade the intensity of it as you bring it up to your highlighted brow. Very lightly apply this shadow under your lower lashes. When doing this begin in the middle of the lash and draw it out past the corner of your eye. Do NOT begin your line in the corner of your eye. A JAM white highlighter eye pencil is perfect for in between the upper and lower lash line. For dancers who are seven and up finish the eye with JAM black water resistant mascara.

It is important to remember ADDING color is much easier then SUBTRACTING once you’ve already applied it to your eye. Start out lighter first.

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Cheeks: Use a blush brush to apply your cheek color. Begin at the hairline and draw the brush toward the apples of your cheeks. Then use a large powder brush to blend by applying Dual Mineral Powder Foundation over your cheeks and face. Make certain you aren’t creating “clown circles” and never let your blush travel below the lip line.

For young dancers it is especially important to create a soft blended blush line. A severe blush line will make a dancer’s face appear older.

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Lips: For a dramatic look line your lips and fill with Warm Brandy Lip Liner. Then use a red lipstick. Try Fierce “red” Mineral Lipstick.

While lip color can be a matter of artistic preference I believe younger dancers should avoid the bold reds. Lining lips and filling lips with a pink mauve lip liner and using a rose colored lipstick creates a perfect young dancer look. Try using Wild Child “rose” mineral lipstick. A mauve color will still highlight a dancer’s mouth and help communicate their expressions without aging them unnecessarily.

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Following these steps will help you complete your entire dance recital makeup look. Feel confident knowing you are looking your best as you step on to stage. And remember simple adjustments at the eyebrows, cheeks, and lips allow this look to easily transition to younger dancers, giving them a wonderful youthful look that can still be seen clearly on stage.

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About the Author

Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist. She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE performance cosmetics for dancers and cheerleaders. JAM specializes in dance makeup, cheer makeup and is known for their beautiful half lashes and step-by-step video tutorials.

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Competition naturally brings with it nervous anticipation and butterflies. Not only do you think about your performance, but also if you have packed everything you need. By being prepared with a checklist ahead of time can stop your worrying about forgetting something and let your many hours of dance practice shine through. Being prepared will help you perform at your highest level.

I have consulted moms, dancers, cheerleaders, and teachers and compiled a list of must haves for performance weekends. These seven categories will guide you to ensure you have everything you need for competition to make your experience the best you can.

Makeup: A dancer’s makeup look is a crucial part of their appearance. Make certain you have the makeup to execute the look that has been determined by your studio owner/director/ or cheer coach. Remember you’ll need your makeup to be water-resistant, highly pigmented, and long lasting (JAM cosmetics are all of these things and designed specifically for performers).

Choose the products you pack to use on your skin with care. You are going to be wearing your look for a long time you don’t want your skin to end up irritated or broken out at the end of the weekend. Look for hypo-allergenic/non-comedogenic, talc and paraben-free products that are as naturally derived as possible.

You will want to make sure you pack all of your application tools, such as foundation brushes and sponges, as well as your makeup brushes for lip, eye, blush, and brow. If you are using JAM cosmetics, bring a small water dropper bottle with you, it can be used to turn your black eye shadow into a water-resistant, smudge-resistant eyeliner.

Beauty Aids: Knowing that you have a razor and shaving cream packed will spare you the panic when you realize you have forgotten to shave! Be ready for a broken or torn nail with a nail clippers and file, nail polish remover, and clear nail polish. Keep in mind you’ll be cleaning and caring for the skin that will be in performance makeup for long days. Makeup remover wipes, tissues, cotton pads, moisturizers, and skincare products are a must.

Hair Products: A supply of hair gel, hairspray, hairnets, and bobby pins will ensure that a hair is never out of place. If your look requires hair pieces, hair jewelry, or hair glitter make certain you have it packed them in your bag as well. Finally a spray bottle of water, brush, hair dryer, and curling iron will help you complete your look. Knowing your hair is firmly locked in place will eliminate one more distraction between you and your performance.

Costume Stuff: Double check that you have all of your costumes, including the head/arm/leg/and body pieces. In addition you’ll need all the necessary jewelry or props you are responsible for. Save yourself from having to dig through bags or beg those around you when an emergency hits pack a mini sewing kit and thread that matches all of your costumes. Your sewing kit should include needles, safety pins, and scissors.

You can make certain that everything stays in place not only on your costume but also on you by packing hot glue or super glue, double sided tape, and body adhesive. Save yourself from the worries of tears, scuffs, or snaps by packing shoe polish to match your shoes, spare tights in the appropriate color, and a spare set of clear and tan bra straps.

First Aid: The occasional bump, scratch, or ache won’t take you out of your game if you come with the appropriate first aid supplies. Tylenol, Antacid, and Dramamine are good basics to have packed. Clear Band-aids, Neosporin, Icy Hot/Biofreeze and instant ice packs are a must. And also remember to pack an ace bandage, if you need this to perform cover it with foundation so it matches your skin and is as inconspicuous as possible.

Food/Drink: Having snacks on hand will help you keep up your energy throughout the day and help you resist less healthy alternatives that make not agree with your stomach in the long run. Water and juice boxes will help keep you going. Pair them with food that is easy and portable such as veggies, granola bars, cheese sticks, raisins, trail mix, or goldfish.

Miscellaneous/Comfort Stuff: The more relaxed and comfortable are the better you will perform. For that reason don’t forget the “extra” stuff. A pillow, blanket, warm-ups and slippers or flip flops will help make your down time more comfortable. So will something to do, remember to pack pens, a notepad, an iPod, and magazines for quiet time you may have. You will likely be in a busy venue so packing extra tissues for the bathroom in case your location runs out may make your day much more comfortable.

When packing for a competition the list of things to remember is long and varied, but having the items you need will make for a much more pleasant and positive experience. Make certain you have everything you need to perform to your highest level. In order to be prepared and successful at your next event please view my complete competition checklist.

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About the Author

Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist. She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE performance cosmetics for dancers and cheerleaders. JAM specializes in dance makeup, cheer makeup and is known for their beautiful half lashes and step-by-step video tutorials.

Find out 4 secrets the pro’s use AND 3 things you NEED TO KNOW to look gorgeous and stand out from the crowd, by getting Jessica’s free dance makeup e-Guide NOW at www.JAMcosmetics.net.

Here is, I believe, the most complete list of EVERYTHING dancers/cheerleaders need for competition weekends. I have polled dance moms, dancers, cheerleaders, teachers, and perused websites to create THE list of lists. Print it out - email it to your friends, moms, and dance teacher/cheer coach! If you can think of anything I have forgotten…please comment so I can keep adding.

You might want to have these items delegated and contributed to a “studio/team competition kit” by each family rather than every single family bringing every single item. Do whatever works best for your competitive group as decided by the studio owner / director / cheer coach.

MAKEUP – Makeup look as determined by studio owner / director / cheer coach. All dance makeup products should be water-resistant, highly pigmented, and long-lasting.

· Foundation & any application tools (sponge, foundation brush, etc)

· Loose Powder

· Mineral Eye Shadows

· Mineral Blush

· Black Water-resistant mascara

· Black Waterproof Liquid Liner

· White Highlighter Eye Pencil

· 2 pairs of False Lashes

· Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive – DUO is the BEST!

· Lip Pencil

· Mineral Lip Stick – healthiest option for long lasting performance color

· Makeup Brushes – lip, thin eyeliner, 2 eye shadow brushes (1 for dark colors/1 for light colors), blush, complexion/large powder, brow comb/brush

· Makeup Sponges

· Any glitter or shimmer items as determined by studio owner / competition director

· If using JAM cosmetics, include a small dropper bottle of water in your makeup kit so you can turn your black eye shadow into a water-resistant, smudge-resistant eyeliner

BEAUTY AIDS

· Makeup Remover Wipes – I love Ponds Makeup Remover/Cleanser Wipes!

· Tweezers – Tweezerman is the BEST!

· Razor and shaving cream (or electric razor, just in case someone forgot to shave)

· Baby Powder

· Vaseline

· Cotton Pads

· Q-tips

· Kleenex/Tissues

· Nail polish remover

· Clear Nail polish

· Nail clippers/nail file

· Clear, gel deodorant

· Skincare products (Cetaphil waterless cleanser & moisturizer is great for young, sensitive skin!)

· Hand, Feet, & Body Moisturizer

HAIR PRODUCTS

· Spray bottle of water

· Hair Gel

· Hairspray

· Hairnets

· Hair Pins/Bobby Pins

· Comb/Brush

· Hair dryer/curling iron, etc (if necessary)

· Any required hair pieces/hair jewelry/hair glitter

COSTUME STUFF

· All costumes - Head/Arm/Leg/Body pieces

· Jewelry

· Any individual props you are responsible for

· Mini Sewing Kit – includes needles, safety pins, scissors

· Thread that matches all costumes

· Static Guard

· Lint Brush

· Hot-glue or superglue

· Double sided tape

· Body adhesive

· Spare clear and tan bra straps

· Spare pair of tights in appropriate color

· Tide “to go” stick

· Shoe polish in the color of your shoes (tan, black, etc)

· A little extra rosin (if competition will allow – BUT do not use on marley floors!)

FIRST AID

· Children’s and Adult Tylenol/Advil

· Antacid/Pepto-Bismol

· Dramamine

· Handi Wipes

· Clear Band-aids

· Neosporin

· Icy Hot/BioFreeze

· Instant Ice Packs

· Ace bandage (If a dancer/cheerleader needs an ace bandage to perform, cover it in makeup/foundation so that the bandage matches the skin and won’t be as noticeable)

FOOD/DRINK

· Bottled water – try Spring Water instead of “purified water”

· Juice Boxes – try 100% juice

· Granola/power bars

· Fruit – try apples & cheese

· Veggies – try celery & peanut butter

· Mozzarella cheese sticks & crackers

· Trail Mix

· Nuts – Almonds are a very healthy choice

· Raisins

· Popcorn

· Goldfish

MISCELLANEOUS/COMFORT STUFF

· Extra copies of music on CD

· Money for program (usually $10-15 dollars)

· Money for photos, videos and souvenirs

· Pens, highlighters, sharpies

· Notepad

· Pillow

· Blanket

· Towel

· Slipper/slipper socks/flip flops

· Pop up laundry basket

· Warm-ups/Studio Sweatshirt or t-shirt

· Extra underwear, dance clothes

· Teen magazines/madlibs/coloring books/workbooks

· Camera

· New batteries

· iPod

· Gameboy or other handheld game options

· Crayons and pencils

· Screwdriver (for taps)

· Extra tissues to use for toilet paper in case venue runs out

· Extra Sanitary supplies

Ideally, choose hypo-allergenic/non-comedogenic (non-clogging to the pores), talc and paraben-free products that are as naturally derived as possible while being effective. A Dancer’s makeup look must be worn for long periods of time and this can be very hard on the skin, especially if it is sensitive or prone to breakouts. You do not want products that are going to make your skin look and feel horrible at the end of a performance weekend. There is nothing that can make you more self-conscious than irritated, reddened skin or an acne covered face.

To choose your look and get a custom Dance Makeup Kit, click here.

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About the Author

Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist. She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE performance cosmetics for dancers and cheerleaders. JAM specializes in dance makeup, cheer makeup and is known for their beautiful half lashes and step-by-step video tutorials.

Find out 4 secrets the pro’s use AND 3 things you NEED TO KNOW to look gorgeous and stand out from the crowd, by getting Jessica’s free dance makeup e-Guide NOW at www.JAMcosmetics.net.

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A Dancer’s Makeup look is often determined by the choreographer and/or the performance venue.

Stage performance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, and Contemporary dancers typically dance on a stage. Whether you are recital dancer, competitive dancer, or a professional dancer, you will need to wear a darker, more intense dancer’s makeup look than average everyday street makeup. This is because of the intensity of the stage lights, the intensity of costuming, and distance between the performer and the audience.

Outdoor performance – Depending on your style of dance, if you are performing outdoors, your dancer’s makeup look can be much more muted. For example, even though a dancer’s makeup look for stage often includes red lipstick, you may consider a more natural rose toned color instead.

Ballroom dance floor – When you are a ballroom dancer, you are usually performing on a dance floor that is at the same level as the audience and the lighting, though dramatic, is not quite as intense as stage lighting. However, a ballroom dancer’s makeup is often quite dramatic to accentuate the dramatic costuming and style of this genre.

Belly Dance performance – Belly Dancers have a variety of performance venues – stage, restaurants, and outdoor festivals. However, a belly dancer’s makeup is geared much more to the style of dance and costuming rather than the type of venue they are performing in. Their performance look can range from more natural and classically beautiful for Cabaret Belly Dancer’s makeup to the dramatically artistic styles of Tribal Belly Dancer’s makeup.

Here is a list of what should be in your Dancer’s Makeup Kit for a fabulous performance makeup look:

1. Foundation

§ Hypo-allergenic/non-comedogenic (non-clogging to the pores)

§ Mineral Oil Free

§ Water-resistant/Sweat-resistant

§ Full coverage foundation that feels very light on the skin

§ Warm toned colors look best under stage lighting – avoid pink toned-foundation

§ Half to one shade DARKER than natural skin tone for stage performances.

§ Match your foundation color to skin for all other performance venues.

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2. Loose Powder

§ Translucent, containing very little pigment

§ Sheer in tone so that it does not look cakey on the skin

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3. Foundation Brush

§ Used to apply a thin, coating of foundation

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4. Triangle-shaped makeup sponges

§ Used to smooth out foundation, blend colors, clean up mistakes

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5. Eye Shadows

§ Highly pigmented, water-resistant/sweat resistant, talc and paraben-free mineral makeup colors work well

§ Three main shadows:

1.Highlighter – light color

2.Contrast – medium color

3.Contour – dark color

§ Neutral-warm, earth toned colors – black, brown, bronze, copper, gold, cream

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6. Blush

§ Highly pigmented, water-resistant/sweat-resistant , talc and paraben-free mineral makeup colors work well

§ Neutral-warm reds or roses

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7. Black Water-resistant mascara

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8. Black Waterproof Liquid Liner OR Black Mineral Makeup Eye Shadow/Eye Liner

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9. White Highlighter Eye Pencil

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10. 2 pairs of False Lashes

§ Just to be on the safe side!

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11. Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive

§ Duo is the BEST!

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12. Lip Pencil

§ Neutral-toned, long lasting (but not drying to the lips!)

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13. Mineral Lip Stick

§ Long-lasting (but not drying to the lips!)

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14. Makeup Brushes

§ Lip, eyeliner, eye shadow, blush, complexion, brow comb/brush

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15. Glitter/Shimmer powders

§ As determined by choreographer

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16. Adhesive for glitter

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Ideally, choose hypo-allergenic/non-comedogenic (non-clogging to the pores), talc and paraben-free products that are as naturally derived as possible while being effective. A Dancer’s makeup look must be worn for long periods of time and this can be very hard on the skin, especially if it is sensitive or prone to breakouts. You do not want products that are going to make your skin look and feel horrible at the end of a performance weekend. There is nothing that can make you more self-conscious than irritated, reddened skin or an acne covered face.

To choose your look and get a custom Dance Makeup Kit, click here.

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About the Author

Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist.  She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE performance cosmetics for dancers and cheerleaders. JAM specializes in dance makeup, cheer makeup and is known for their beautiful half lashes and step-by-step video tutorials.

Find out 4 secrets the pro’s use AND 3 things you NEED TO KNOW to look gorgeous and stand out from the crowd, by getting Jessica’s free dance makeup e-Guide NOW at www.JAMcosmetics.net.

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One of the issues that dance teachers have to deal with in regards to makeup for dance is when parents are unwilling to apply enough makeup to their daughters faces for fear of them looking “too mature for their age”.  Makeup for dance performances needs to be much darker than everyday street makeup for a young dancer’s face to be seen by the audience.  This can often make dance moms and dads quite uncomfortable.

Here are 4 tips for keeping makeup for dance competitions and performances youthful and fresh but strong enough for stage.

1)    Eyebrows - Eyebrows need to be enhanced for stage performances because much of our emotional expression is shown in our eyebrows (think “smiley icons”!).  Brows definitely need to be darkened but if you darken every little hair growing in the general vicinity of the eyebrow you will create a monster!  However, a very thin, sculptured, dark eyebrow can look too sophisticated and mature for a young dancer’s face.  An eyebrow pencil can leave too severe a line.  I prefer using an eye shadow color that is the same as or one to two shades darker than the hair color.   Go to the center of the brow, and carefully brush a line of shadow in the center of the existing eyebrow.   A little goes a long way on the eyebrows.  Now, use a brow brush/comb to blend out the center line of shadow that you just applied.  This keeps the brow soft and natural but enhances it enough to allow the audience to clearly see the dancer’s emotional expression.

2)    Eyes – Makeup for dance performances often includes the use of A LOT of black eyeliner and/or eye shadow and often in all the wrong places.  This gives the dancers makeup look a hard, harsh, look that can leave the eyes looking like big emotionless black holes to the audience.  Use black eyeliner ONLY on the top lash line.  Use a brown liner conservatively under lower lashes.  DO NOT use black eyeliner on the inner lash line. Use a white highlighter eye pencil on the inner lash line to keep the eyes looking big.

3)    Cheeks – Makeup for dance is often misunderstood.  Dance makeup does need to be darker and more intense but blush that is the wrong color, too dark, or is applied in hard, sharp lines definitely adds years to a younger dancers face.  Use neutral pink/peach tones of blush to give the face a natural, healthy glow.  Apply blush under the cheekbone to enhance the bone structure of the face.  Avoid circles on the apples of the cheeks by starting at the hair line and brushing blush forward.  Avoid harsh lines by blending the color forward and then up.  Avoid letting the blush color drop below the lip line.  BLEND, BLEND, BLEND to create a fresh, youthful look to the dancers face.

4)    Lips – Makeup for dance almost always showcases a bright red lip stick color that makes a dance mom sweat as she is applying!  Choosing the wrong shade of red lip stick can make a dancer look hard, harsh, and overdone.  Ideally, when choosing a red lipstick color for stage performances, choose a neutral red.  This usually has a slight, browner, or brick tone to it and it looks great on every skin tone!  As a side note, red lipstick is not the ONLY lip stick that looks good on stage.  A beautiful, neutral rose tone makes the lips look fresh and clean without the dramatic look of a red.  For example, Juliet from “Romeo and Juliet” would never wear a red because it would look too mature for her innocent, young character.  Hey, if a rose-toned lipstick works for a ballerina as Juliet, it will work for any dancer, right?

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About the Author

Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist.  She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE performance cosmetics for dancers and cheerleaders. JAM specializes in dance makeup, cheer makeup and is known for their beautiful half lashes and step-by-step video tutorials.

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