2026 RECITAL COSTUME DETAILS

2026-Recital-Costume-Day-Details-Recreat-14.pdf
If wearing tan & pink tights in the Recital, wear in this order: tan tights on first, camisole, pink tights over, costume on last. If first routine is tan tights, arrive in  tan tights and pack pink tights with Ballet costume.

See CDDS Dress code for specific items
  • Ballet shoes do NOT have tie elastics
  • Black Tap shoes do NOT have velcro

CAMISOLE: All female dancers (Preschool & up) are required to wear a camisole of closest color to their skin tone at performances under their costume A camisole is a skin tone leotard that is worn over tights and under a costume as an undergarment. (If wearing multiple color tights, wear tan under camisole and put pink/black over it as needed). Clear straps are worn as an X at the back.Approved clear strap camisoles:
  • Adult Sizes - Eurotard #44821z or MARIIA XMTB212
  • Youth Sizes - Eurotard#95707C or Capezio #3532C or So Danca #245

Stage Hair, Makeup, Level 3-5 & Hippity Hop Crew Performance Earrings
  • Hair: low bun center part, slick back (no fly aways - use hairspray/gel).
    • Wlastics, hairnet, bobby pins/clips should match hair color. No donuts in bun. Bun should be secure close to head, not sticking out. 
    • See the following for references: Video 1    Video 2 
    • Boys may wear hair combed back away from face, bun or ponytail
    • Toddler & Me may wear any cute hairstyle out of face (bun, pigtails, half up/down, etc)
    • No non-hair colored elastics/barrettes/hair dye. No beads.
  • Stage Makeup: To prevent features being washed out by the bright lights on stage. 
    • Brown eyeshadow, brown/black eyeliner, brown/black mascara, pink blush, red lipstick (MAC- Red or Russian Red, Sephora cream liquid lipstick - Always Red)
    • Boys encouraged if comfortable: brown eyeshadow, brown/black eyeliner, brown/black mascara, natural or slightly darker lip color, warm rosy blush on cheek bones. 
  • Rhinestone Performance Earrings: Level 3, 4, 5 = 12mm double ring rhinestone earrings, Hippity Hop Crew = 10 mm double ring rhinestone earrings

Items Not Allowed: If dancers arrive with some of these items a staff will remove them or dancer may not be able to perform. CDDS and EP High School are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Underwear: Tights are considered an undergarment, underwear should not be worn. It is uncomfortable with so many layers on and can show from stage.
  • Jewelry: Remove before arrival to avoid dancers getting upset (especially earrings). Based on our experience, this is key. If earrings cannot be removed, cover with a small piece of skin tone band aid before arrival. If dancers arrive with jewelry, staff will remove or cover with a bandaid.
  • Temporary tattoos, colored hair dye, beads, nail polish
  • Shiny tights or pantyhose: Dancers must wear approved dance tights listed in dress code.
  • Leave games, toys and personal belongings at home.
  • No snacks or water bottles. Shows are short and we have water if needed

Toddler & Me Adult Performer
The adult performing with a Toddler & Me dancer wears black clothing & footwear, with hair and makeup however you would like for stage.  
Black clothing: Short sleeve or 3/4 length shirt, full length black pants, black shoes/sneakers (comfortable to perform in)
CDDS Annual Recital Costume Information:
  • Miss Carolyn approves costumes for each class. 
  • Studio does not provide (and prices do not include) shoes, tights, camisole or additional accessories (ie. gloves, socks, wigs etc.).
  • Dancers are measured in class by Studio staff.  Measurements are submitted and costume sizes are determined by a costume house. Costumes are a general size and not made for each individual dancer.
  • Any alterations needed are the responsibility of the parent. Dianne Stein at Competitor’s Closet in Warwick is a resource to alter costumes for a fee.
  • Costumes are tried on in class once the entire class order arrives and approved by staff  (fit & condition) before taken home.
  • Accounts must be up to date for dancer to receive costume.
  • No Acro in the Recital. 
  • Any specialty size costumes are an additional fee/costume - noted below.
  • If your dancer will NOT participate in the Recital, email info@CarolynDutraDanceStudio asap no later than November 15. Otherwise you will be charged for costumes.

Please note: We strive to create a positive environment where our students feel good about themselves and their bodies, and comparisons are discouraged. We recognize being measured and trying on costumes can still be a difficult experience for some students. We do not share measurements with students and we do our best to handle any sizing issues sensitively and discretely.  If there is anything we should know about your dancer before measurements are taken or passing out costumes to best support them, please let us know. We will make appropriate accommodations as necessary.

2027 Recital Costume Fees:

As of 6/1/26
Toddler & Me- $75 (1 costume)
Pre/Prim- $150 (2 costumes, $75 each)
Level 1- $255 (3 costumes, $85 each)
Level 2- $270 (3 costumes, $90 each)
Level 3/4/5- $300 (3 costumes, $100 each)
Hippity Hop 5-7-  $75 (1 costume)
Hip Hop 7-12- $85 (1 costume)
Hip Hop 12+ $100 (1 costume)

Specialty sizes = $8-15 additional fee/costume (ie. XLC, XXLC, XLA, XXLA, XXXLA). You will be notified of additional costs.
Late orders are an additional fee, if available after the group order is placed the first week in December.