Costume Information

At The Dance Connection, we believe in the power of connection. One way we create this is through our performances—where dancers connect to their roles, and their roles connect to the audience. Costumes play an important part in bringing these performances to life.

We’re mindful of both the value costumes add and the financial investment they represent for families. When possible, costumes are rented rather than purchased. Dancers enrolled in multiple classes benefit from our multi-class discount: each dancer pays a maximum of four costume purchases (then rentals). Additional costume fees are provided at a discount (if purchased), and waived if rented. (Audition fees include a costume rental, but are not included in the multi-class discount.) Payment plans can be made by emailing Colleen at colleen@tdanceconn.com.

Winter Semester Parker Classes Fees

Preschool, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Combo Classes: Purchase one costume at $83 (will  perform two dances; one ballet, one tap in the same costume).
Beginning Kids Hip Hop, Advanced Kids Hip Hop, Preteen Hip Hop, Teen Hip Hop, Kids Lyrical, Preteen Lyrical, Teen Lyrical, Teen Ballet, Teen Modern, Level 1 Tap, Level 2 Tap, Level 3&4 Tap: Purchase one costume at $83
Level 1A, Level 2A, Level 3A, Level 4A: Purchase one costume at $83 and rent one costume at $40, totaling $123 (will  perform two dances; one ballet, one jazz/contemporary).
Level 1B, Level 2B, Level 2/3 Ballet/Pointe, Level 3B, Level 4B, Level 5A, Level 5B: Purchase one costume at $83.
Level 1 Prepointe, Level 2 Prepointe: Do not perform and do not pay a costume fee.
Level 3 Pointe, Level 4 Pointe: Teachers first try to reuse an already purchased or rented costume. An email will be sent to class participants if a purchased or rented costume is required.
Adult Classes: Teachers typically assign dancers to obtain their own costume. An email will be sent to class participants if a rented costume is required.
PreBallet, Beginner Ballet, Beginner+ Ballet: Do not perform and do not pay a costume fee.
Senior Dances: Seniors obtain their own costume. If the dancer decides to rent a costume,  the fee is $40.

Winter Semester Castle Rock Classes Fees

Preschool Dance, Beginning Dance: Rent one costume at $40.
Kids Hip Hop, Preteen Hip Hop: Teachers typically assign dancers to obtain their own costume. If a rented costume is required, an email will be sent to class participants.
Adult Classes: Teachers typically assign dancers to obtain their own costume. If a rented costume is required, an email will be sent to class participants.

Please pay today atthe Dance Connection Pay Fees. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR DANCER'S NAME IN THE NOTES SECTION!

Dress Rehearsal and Show Day Costumes

  • Rented Costumes

    • Please arrive in a leotard and tights. If you only perform a hip hop number please come dressed in a fitted tank top and fitted leggings/shorts.

    • Are checked out during dress rehearsal and/or performances.

    • Must be returned the day/night of your show.

    • Damaged or unreturned costumes will incur a replacement fee.

  • Purchased Costumes

    • Please arrive to dress rehearsals and performances in your costume.

  • Multiple Costumes

    • Please arrive in your nude leotard and tights. Any costume change requires you wear a nude leotard!

Care Tips

  • Hang costumes neatly in your closet.

  • Hang tutus upside down to help maintain shape.

  • To remove wrinkles, hang the tutu in the bathroom and let the steam gently relax the fabric a few days before dress rehearsal.

  • Fluff the tulle for best presentation.

  • Do not iron or wash any costume! This will damage specialty fabrics and embellishments.

Hair & Makeup

  • Typically hair needs to be pulled away from the face so it does not distract the dancer and the face can be seen by the audience. Find class=specific requests on the Closs Show Assignment link.

  • If there are different hair styles assigned, and your dancer does not do their own hair, please have them come in a bun.

  • Dancers are encouraged to wear stage makeup for both dress rehearsal and performances. For tips and guidance for younger dancers, visit Link for Make Up

Shoes & Tights

  • Bring appropriate dance shoes in good condition (no holes or tears).

  • Label all shoes with your dancer’s initials.

  • Find class-specific shoe & tight requests on the Class Show Assignment link.