2025 RECITAL COSTUME DETAILS

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.

TODDLER & ME 
When You Wish Upon A Star- white dress with tutu, white ribbon headpiece on right side, pink tights/ballet shoes. Boys: black pants/ballet shoes, white shirt, blue vest

PRESCHOOL
It’s A Small World (Ballet) pink/blue tutu, flower on right side of bun, pink tights/ballet shoes
Boys: black pants/ballet shoes, white shirt, pink sequin vest
Do You Love Me? (Tap)  yellow dress with fringe, feather on right side of bun, pink tights, black tap shoes. Boys: black pants/tap shoes, white short sleeve shirt with attached yellow vest

Baked A Cake (Ballet)  pink baker dress with white apron and hat, pink tights/ballet shoes.
Boys: baker coat with black and white checkered pants, white hat, black ballet shoes.  
Rockin’ Robin (Tap)- black/white polka dots with red tutu, red feather on right side of bun, pink tights, black tap shoes. Boys: black pants/tap shoes, red and black polka dot short sleeve shirt.

PRIMARY
Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride (Ballet) yellow and floral dress, blue flower on right side of bun, pink tights/ballet shoes.
Glad All Over (Tap) blue dress with heart buckle, bow on top of bun, pink tights, black tap shoes.

Hop Scotch Polka (Ballet) purple with white tutu, white bow on right side of dancer bun, pink tights/ballet shoes.Boys:black pants/ballet shoes, white button down, purple sequin bow tie & cummerbund
Fireman’s Cha Cha (Tap)  black dress with red suspenders, pink tights, black tap shoes.
Boys: black sequin fireman jumpsuit with suspenders, black tap shoes

LEVEL 1
Never Grow Up (Ballet) blue/pink one shoulder dress, pink flower headpiece, pink tights/ballet shoes.
I Want To Rock & Roll All Nite (Jazz- red sequin leotard, red bow on top of bun tan tights/jazz shoes.
La Bamba (Tap) green/blue fringe dress, green sequin scrunchie, tan tights/tap shoes.

Sweet Child O’ Mine (Ballet) purple tutu, purple tulle headpiece, pink tights/ballet shoes
Welcome To New York (Jazz) pink graffiti dress, pink tulle headpiece, tan tights/jazz shoes
Almost There (Tap) teal fringe dress, teal scrunchie, tan tights/jazz shoes

LEVEL 2
Original (Ballet) powder blue dress, DFA headpiece given backstage, pink tights/ballet shoes
Drop The Mambo (Jazz) pink fringe dress, pink sequin hair clip, tan tights/jazz shoes
It’s Party Time (Tap) gold and black biketard, gold headpiece, tan tights/tap shoes

LEVEL 3
Girl Put Your Records On (Contemporary) pink dress, X silver hair clips, tan tights/contemporary shoes
Groove Is In The Heart (Jazz) multi color jacket/shorts, yellow scrunchie, tan tights, black jazz shoes
New York, New York (Tap) black long sleeve fringe dress, silver hairpiece, tan tights, black tap shoes

LEVEL 4/5
12mm double ring rhinestone earrings
Confident (Contemporary) red dress, 2 rhinestone hair clip, tan tights/contemporary shoes
On Broadway (Jazz) blue fringe dress, blue feather headpiece, tan tights, black jazz shoes
Fly Away (Tap) black fringe biketard, with black mitts, and black hairpiece, tan tights, black tap shoes

HIP HOP 5-7 & 7-11
Trolls Mashup  multi colored zip-up and shorts, tan tights, black sneakers. Boys: black joggers/sneakers, orange cutoff hoodie, black sneakers

HIP HOP 12-17 
That Power pink zip-up and shorts, black bandana, tan tights, black sneakers. Boys: black joggers/sneakers, black metallic shirt, pink bandana

HIPPITY HOP CREW 
Minions Mashup  blue and black colored bike tard, blue bow, tan tights, black sneakers, 10mm double ring rhinestone earrings. Boys: black joggers with white stripes on side, blue short sleeve shirt with sequin pocket, black sneakers
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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

Hair and Makeup
  • Hair: low bun center part, slick back (no fly aways - use hairspray/gel). 
    • 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.
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 - 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.

2026 Recital Costume Fees:

Costs TBD
  • Due to anticipated costume company price increases caused by forthcoming tariffs on imported goods, Recital costume costs are pending at this time. We want to continue upholding CDDS costuming and performance quality, while keeping costs realistic for our families.
  • A letter from one costume company we use noted: We are working hard to navigate the impacts of tariffs, including moving our manufacturing to locations with lower tariffs; however, this is a complex undertaking that will take time. Additionally, regardless of where a costume is manufactured, most specialty trims and fabrics used are only available from Asia. This means it is possible our industry will be facing additional costs for some time.   We do anticipate price increases for the upcoming season and are carefully evaluating ways to minimize the impact of these rising costs while continuing to deliver the quality, service, and reliability you count on from us. 

Enrollments by November 30

  • The first week in October, all current dancers will automatically be registered for the June Recital and costume fees will be posted. (Not Acro or Hippity Hop in Recital.)  
    • After the group enrollment, students will automatically be registered for the Recital upon enrollment and costume fees posted.
  • Submit $80 Costume Deposit by October 15. ($65 for Toddler & Me)
    • You must login to your account and submit this payment via credit card. *NON-REFUNDABLE
    • Those enrolled in November, pay deposit by second class.
  • Your card  will automatically be charged your costume balance on December 1.
    • You can submit payment in full anytime prior. *NON-REFUNDABLE
    • Email us by 11/25 if your dancer will not participate.
  • All costume fees must be paid in full by December 1. Late payments not accepted; costumes will not be ordered.
  • All payments are non-refundable.
  • If your dancer will NOT participate in the Recital, email info@CarolynDutraDanceStudio asap no later than November 18. Otherwise you will be charged for costumes.

Enrollments December 1-December 15

  • The initial group order has been placed. We will do a late order for enrollments between 12/1-12/15.
  • We want to include as many students as possible in the Recital. Participation in the Recital is TBD pending availability of costumes. If we can order you a costume, we will!
  • Late fees apply.
  • Payment due in full by 12/15. Encouraged to pay asap.
    • Pay as soon as possible for best chance of costume availability.
  • Costumes will not be ordered if not paid. 
  • No refunds on costume payments.
  • Disclaimer: 
    • Although costumes may show available now, due to supply chain issues, late costume orders are not guaranteed for Recital. We will try our best but have no control over costume availability and shipping dates after December 1st when the initial group order was placed. Refunds only available if this issue arises coming from costume company.

Enrollments After December 15

  • We want to include as many students as possible in the Recital. At this point, participation in the Recital is TBD pending availability of costumes and shipping arrival date. There are extra delays due to supply chain issues.
  • Late fees apply.
  • Payment due in full by TBD pending availability. Encouraged to pay asap. 
    • An additional fee may be required pending shipping to ensure arrival in time for the Recital. Your card on file will be automatically charged if additional fee is required. 
  • Costumes will not be ordered if not paid. 
  • No refunds on costume payments.
  • Disclaimer: 
    • Although costumes may show available now, due to supply chain issues, late costume orders are not guaranteed for Recital. We will try our best but have no control over costume availability and shipping dates after December 1st when the initial group order was placed. Refunds only available if this issue arises coming from costume company.

No orders will be accepted or placed after TBD. Students who do not order by this date cannot be in the Recital. Learning the routine is part of the curriculum and these students will still participate in class when the routine is run.