Bedford Dance Center Costume Information

We are very fortunate to have a very talented group of incredible volunteers who design and sew dozens of costumes every year. Because of their efforts we are able to do costume rentals instead of having to order a lot of costumes from catalogs. A minimal rental fee of $28 for group dances and $35 for soloist costumes will be charged for yearly performances. This fee covers the purchase and labor costs to make the costumes and accessories, as well as cleaning and maintenance. In most cases, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Tap class costumes are purchased and not a rental. However, this will depend on the theme for the production. We will do our best to find the best quality for a reasonable price. Many of those costumes will be appropriate dance class attire for the following season. All rental costumes are to be returned the day of the performance. No unauthorized alterations are to be made the rental costumes!

Nutcracker Costume Spec List

Role Leotard Tights Shoes Hair / Headpiece
Sugar Plum Nude / clear straps
(if needed)
Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun / Tiara
Cavalier   Lt. Gray Socks Gray Ballet Slippers  
Arabian None None Pink Pointe Bun
Snow Queen None Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun / Tiara
Dew Drop None Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun / Tiara
Spanish None Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun / Red Flower
Marzipan None Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun / 1" Ribbon same as tutu (get own)
Chinese Black Pink Prof. Black Pointe Bun / Chopsticks
Clara White Pink Prof. Black & White
Ballet Slippers
Suzie Do w/ Curls
Nutcracker Prince Solid White
T-Shirt
Black Black Jazz Shoes
w/ Boot Spats
Out of Eyes
Snow Corps None Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun / Snow Tiara
Flower Corps Nude Pink Prof. Pink Pointe Bun
Russians Nude Pink Prof. Pink Ballet Slippers Flower Headpiece
Candy Canes White Pink Pink Ballet Slippers Bun / 1" Red Ribbon (get own)
Fritz White Pink Black Ballet Slippers Low Bun
Party Boys White Pink Black Ballet Slippers Low Bun
Party Girls White Pink Black Ballet Slippers Suzie Do w/ Bow
Party Moms Any Color Pink Black Character Shoes Bun
Party Dads None Black Socks Black Dress Shoes Hair / Headpiece
Mouse King / Corps None None Gray Ballet Slippers Bun w/ Mouse Cap
Angels White Pink Pink Ballet Slippers Bun w/ Halo
Reindeer White Pink Pink Ballet Slippers Bun w/ Antler Cap
Soldiers White Pink Black Ballet Slippers Low Bun
Maid White Black Tights Black Character Shoes Bun

Recital Accessories, Etc.
Stage Make-Up and Hair

All dancers will need to wear full stage make-up (foundation, blush, eyeshadow (neutral colors), eyeliner, mascara and lipstick (coral/rose shades - NO BRIGHT RED), and for older dancers false eyelashes.

Dancers will also need to have on hand hair accessories including extra bobby pins, elastics, hair nets (same color as hair), barrettes (no colored, silver or gold) -- tortoise shell style the same color as hair. Lots of hairspray and/or gel. NO BANGS PLEASE! Headpieces should be secured with several bobby pins.

ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY, WATCHES OR NAIL POLISH!

Tights

In most cases, tights are as follows. There may be special occassions when an instructor will request a special tight to be purchased:

Pre-Ballet / Fundamental Ballet 1, 2, & 3 Capezio #1825 - BPK Studio Basic Footed Tight

Beginner Ballet 4, Intensive Division Levels 1 - 2
Capezio #1864 or #1864C - BPK Mock Seam

Intensive Division Levels 3 - 7
Capezio #1864 CLP Mock Seam
Grishko #511 Performance Pink

Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Modern
Depending on the production
Modern - tan footless Jazz, Hip Hop & Tap - tan or black footed, transition or fishnet