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RECITAL COSTUME DESCRIPTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 2025-2026
LISTED BY CLASS DAY, TIME, & TEACHER
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Reminders:
*No underwear under your tights. Tights are the dancer’s underwear, and under pants can show on stage even if you think the costume completely covers them.
*No jewelry or extra accessories are to be worn. (Small stud earrings are okay.)
*White shoelaces should be removed from the white tap shoes and use elastics only. New elastic can be knotted through the tie holes if you have cut out the factory elastic. 


Recital Make-Up Instructions
We fully understand it seems strange to be putting makeup on your child, especially if they are young. It is important that their faces don't look washed out and show-up on stage and on your videos.

Here is what we recommend: 
- Foundation: A color that closely matches their skin tone
- Eyes: A darker brown color towards the bottom of the lid to the crease of their eye and then blended with a lighter nude color from the crease to the ridge of the eye. A dark brown or black eyeliner and black mascara. 
- Cheeks: A nude to light pink blush starting from the apple of the cheek and blending towards the ear
- Lips: A darker pink or red. 
MONDAY
​4:45pm-BBBM-MISS ASHLEY-ROAR
HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PURPLE DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

4:45pm-BBCM-MISS KRYSTAL-WHY SHOULD I WORRY
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: APRICOT DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

4:45pm-POMK-2-MISS GRACE-I'M COMING OUT
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - HAIR PIECE PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLUE BIKETARD, BLUE PERFORMANCE POMS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES

5:15pm-MT3-7M-MISS MELISSA-HARDKNOCK LIFE
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL
COSTUME: FLORAL DRESS, APRON

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES

5:30pm-BBAM-MISS ASHLEY-RED FIRE ENGINE
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

5:30pm-BBAM-MISS ASHLEY-RED FIRE ENGINE (BOYS)
COSTUME: RED PANTS, WHITE SHIRT, RED VEST, PINK BOWTIE
SHOES: BLACK TIE TAP SHOES

5:30pm-HHK-2M-MISS GRACE-FINESSE
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL -  HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: RED SKIRT W/ATTACHED LEO, WHITE JACKET

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

6:15pm-BALK-2-MISS MELISSA-DAISY BALLET
​HAIR: HIGH BUN - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF BUN
COSTUME: YELLOW/WHITE DRESS

TIGHTS: PINK TIGHTS
SHOES: PINK BALLET SHOES

6:15pm-BBCXM TAP-MISS ASHLEY-WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK
​HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PERIWINKLE LEOTARD, FRINGE SKIRT, MESH SHRUG

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

6:15pm-BBCXM BALLET-MISS ASHLEY-THE GLOW
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​HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR FLOWER CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PERIWINKLE LEOTARD, TUTU

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: PINK BALLET SHOES

6:15pm-HH3-6M-MISS GRACE-24K MAGIC
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - GOLD SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLACK/GOLD UNITARD, GOLD VEST
TIGHTS: NO TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

7:00pm-BAL3-7-MISS MELISSA-GOLDEN
HAIR: HIGH BUN - PEARL PINS PINNED  PARALLEL UNDER BUN
COSTUME: WHITE/GOLD BALLET DRESS
TIGHTS: PINK TIGHTS
SHOES: PINK BALLET SHOES
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7:00pm-POM3-6M-MISS GRACE-LOVE SHACK
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - RHINESTONE BOBBYPINS PINNED ON EITHER SIDE OF PONYTAIL STRAIGHT UP & DOWN
COSTUME: RED DRESS, RED PERFORMANCE POMS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS

SHOES: FLEH TONED JAZZ SHOES
TUESDAY
10:00am-BBB/AT-MISS STACEY-DON'T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: RED DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

4:30pm-BBCT-MISS KATIE M-IT'S A SMALL WORLD
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLUE DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

4:30pm-HH3-6T-MISS MIKAILA-I WISH
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HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - WHITE BANDANA TIED AS HEADBAND AND BOBBY PINNED IN
COSTUME: CAMO PANTS, WHITE LEOTARD, WHITE SHIRT
TIGHTS: NO TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

5:15pm-BBBT-MISS MELISSA-STARLITE
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: WHITE/RAINBOW DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

5:15pm-HHFFT-MISS KATIE M-WHO LET THE FROGS OUT
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL -  POMPOM PONYTAIL HOLDER 
COSTUME: BLACK/GREEN BIKETARD, GREEN JACKET

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES
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5:15pm-POM3-6T-MISS ALLY-HEY MICKEY

HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL -  SILVER SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLACK/SILVER DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES
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6:00pm-CBTJXT TAP-MISS KATIE M-TIKI ROOM
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL -  FEATHER HAIR CLIP ON TOP OF PONYTAIL AND ANGLED TO DANCER'S RIGHT
COSTUME: BLUE BIKETARD

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: TAN BUCKLE TAP SHOES

6:00pm-CBTJXT JAZZ-MISS KATIE M-BOOGIE SHOES
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL -  CORAL SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK/CORAL DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES

6:00pm-CBJHXT-JAZZ-MISS ALLY-CONGA
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - SILVER BOW AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK FRINGE DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES

6:00pm-CBJHXT-JAZZ-MISS ALLY-CONGA (BOY)
COSTUME: BLACK PANTS, BLACK BUTTON UP SHIRT - LEFT OPEN, PURPLE SHIRT
SOCKS: BLACK SOCKS (YOUR OWN)
SHOES: BLACK JAZZ SHOES

6:00pm-CBJHXT HIP-HOP-MISS ALLY-JUMP
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL -  ORANGE HAIR BOW ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: ORANGE LEOTARD, WHITE PANTS

TIGHTS: NO TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

6:00pm-CBJHXT HIP-HOP-MISS ALLY-JUMP (BOY)
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COSTUME: BLACK JOGGERS, BLACK TSHIRT, ORANGE BOMBER JACKETSOCKS: BLACK SOCKS (YOUR OWN)
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

7:15pm-TNPOMT-MISS ALLY-LOSE MY BREATH
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - RHINESTONED BOBBY PINS ON EITHER SIDE OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLUE/BLACK DRESS, PERFORMANCE POMS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES

8:00pm-TNCONT-MISS MIKAILA-WHEN THE PARTY'S OVER
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - RHINESTONE HAIRPIECE
COSTUME: PINE GREEN DRESS

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES
WEDNESDAY
5:00pm-BALK-2W-MISS KRYSTAL-A WHOLE NEW WORLD
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HAIR: HIGH BUN - HAIR FLOWER CLIPPED TO FRONT RIGHT OF BUN
COSTUME: TEAL DRESS

TIGHTS: PINK TIGHTS
SHOES: PINK BALLET SHOES

5:00pm-HH3-6W-MISS MIKAILA-STRONGER
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - HAIR BOW ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: TURQUOISE BIKETARD, TURQUOISE VEST
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

5:45pm-HHFFW-MISS MIKAILA-HIP HOP-OPOTOMUS
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - HAIR BOW ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PURPLE BIKETARD
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

5:45pm-HHFFW-MISS MIKAILA-HIP HOP-OPOTOMUS
COSTUME: PURPLE SHIRT, BLACK HOODIE VEST, BLACK PANTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

5:45pm-COMBOW-MISS KATIE Z-LET'S GET LOUD
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - BARETTE CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: RED FRINGE DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: TAN BUCKLE TAP SHOES

6:30pm-HH1-3W-MISS MIKAILA-JUMP AND MOVE
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - HAIRPIECE
COSTUME: LIME GREEN PANTS, WHITE LEO, LIME GREEN JACKET
TIGHTS: NO TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

6:30pm-HH1-3W-MISS MIKAILA-JUMP AND MOVE (BOY)
COSTUME: LIME GREEN PANTS, WHITE T-SHIRT, LIME GREEN JACKET
​SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES


6:30pm-BBCW-MISS KATIE-ROCKIN' AT THE HOUSE OF MOUSE
HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: GOLD DRESS, WHITE GLOVES
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TIE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

THURSDAY
4:30pm-CBJHXTH JAZZ-MISS KENZIE-TRY EVERYTHING
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - HAIRPIECE
COSTUME: PINK BIKETARD

TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES
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4:30pm-CBJHXTH HIP HOP-MISS KENZIE-WHAT'S MY NAME
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - BLUE POMPOM ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: ROYAL BLUE PANTS/UNITARD
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

4:45pm-CBTJXTH TAP-MISS ALLISON-ONE COLORFUL OCEAN
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK LEOTARD, PINK SKIRT, PINNED AT SIDES
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TIE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

4:45pm-CBTJXTH BALLET-MISS ALLISON-FLY TO YOUR HEART
HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR FLOWER CLIPPED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK LEOTARD, PINK TUTU SKIRT
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: PINK BALLET SHOES

5:00pm-HH1-3TH-MISS KRYSTAL-EVERYBODY SHOULD BE DANCING
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - TURQUOISE SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: TURQUOISE ROMPER, TURQUOISE VEST
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

5:45pm-BBATH-MISS KRYSTAL-I CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR BOW PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: APRICOT DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TIE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

5:45pm-POM1-3TH-MISS KENZIE-HAIR UP
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK BIKETARD, IRIDESCENT PERFORMANCE POMS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS

SHOES: FLEH TONED JAZZ SHOES

6:00pm-BBCTH-MISS ALLISON-LOLLIPOP
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR PUFF PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PINK DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TIE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

6:00pm-BBBTH-MISS JORDAN-SPLISH SPLASH
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HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY - HAIR FLOWER PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: PERIWINKLE DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS, WHITE RUFFLE SOCKS
SHOES: WHITE TIE TAP SHOES - REMOVE TIES ON SHOES, USE ELASTIC ONLY

6:30pm-HH3-6TH-MISS KRYSTAL-GOOD VIBRATIONS
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - HAIRPIECE
COSTUME: BLACK LEOTARD, BLACK/WHITE HIP HOP PANTS
TIGHTS: NO TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

6:30pm-TNJZTH-MISS KENZIE-APPLAUSE
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - HAIRPIECE
COSTUME: BLACK DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: FLESH TONED JAZZ SHOES

6:45pm-HHFFTH-MISS ALLISON-HOKEY POKEY
HAIR: HALF UP, HALF DOWN & CURLY- BOW ON TOP OF PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLACK BIKETARD, PURPLE/PINK JACKET
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

6:45pm-COMBOTH-MISS JORDAN-SURF'S UP
HAIR: HIGH CURLY PONYTAIL - SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: TANGERINE FRINGE DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: TAN BUCKLE TAP SHOES

7:15pm-TAP3-6TH-MISS KRYSTAL-GROOVE TO YOUR HEART
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - HAIR PUFF PINNED ON TOP OF PONYTAIL TO THE RIGHT
COSTUME: GREEN DRESS
TIGHTS: FLESH TONED TIGHTS
SHOES: TAN BUCKLE TAP SHOES

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7:15pm-TAP3-6TH-MISS KRYSTAL-GROOVE TO YOUR HEART (BOY)

7:15pm-TNHHTH-MISS KENZIE-LIP GLOSS
HAIR: HIGH STRAIGHT PONYTAIL - BLACK SCRUNCHIE AROUND PONYTAIL
COSTUME: BLACK LEOTARD, PINK PANTS
TIGHTS: NO TIGHTS
SHOES: BLACK HIGH-TOP HIP HOP SHOES

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