SHOW MAKE UP...
My First Ballet Class
Baby Class
It is not compulsory for the My First Ballet Class to wear Show Make Up.
However we do encourage a little as the bright, flashing lights can distort facial features making it harder to identify your child.
If you are happy for your child to wear make up please follow the Mini Make Up instructions.
If you only want your child to wear a little we suggest wearing a foundation that matches their skin tone.
For those with permission, each My First Ballet Class chaperone can put on a little red lipstick just before they go on stage.
It is not compulsory for the My First Ballet Class to wear Show Make Up.
However we do encourage a little as the bright, flashing lights can distort facial features making it harder to identify your child.
If you are happy for your child to wear make up please follow the Mini Make Up instructions.
If you only want your child to wear a little we suggest wearing a foundation that matches their skin tone.
For those with permission, each My First Ballet Class chaperone can put on a little red lipstick just before they go on stage.
Make Up Guide
Intro To, Mini, Junior & Inter
1. The Essential Products
The following items are needed for show make up:
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Liquid Foundation (to match the colour of skin - please make sure it is blended into hairline & under the chin)
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Brown Eye Shadow – for young children I would suggest a medium brown that is not too dark
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White/Cream Eye Shadow – needed to blend on top of the brown
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Black Liquid Eyeliner – personally I prefer the Rimmel Liquid Eyeliner as I find the brush easier to control & to match along the eyelash, however there are liquid eyeliner pens that can also be used
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White Liquid Eyeliner – this can be hard to come by, I bought mine from Amazon. I have one if people cannot source one but they last for years & are great to have in the show make up bag
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Black Mascara - any kind
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Pink Blusher - try to use a nice rosy colour to add plenty of colour to the cheek bones
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Dark Red Lipstick - I personally find the Rimmel Alarm is the best kind of red show lipstick, it's dark & lasts well
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Make Up Wipes - I personally love Simple Make Up wipes but any kind is fine
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Cotton Buds - helps to wipe away any excess make up
All these items can be found in Superdrug/Boots/Supermarkets/Online & are an essential use in a dancer’s life. They can be stored in a box & used for future exams or shows.
All make up needs to be brought with them to the show in a labelled make up bag incase a top up if needed during the show.
2. Foundation
Apply foundation to the skin - please blend into hairline & blend into neckline.
3. Eyeshadow
Using a brush - put the brown eyeshadow over the lid. Make it nice & rounded.
Take the white eyeshadow & blend the top of the brown eye shadow (nearest the eyebrow) to create a smooth edge & white glow.
4. Eyeliner
Starting with the black liquid eyeliner start in the middle of the eye & draw a line as close as you can to the eyelash. If you make a mistake use a cotton bud to remove or thicken up the line. Draw a flick near the outside of the eye.
It is best to make sure you blend with the eyelash. Younger children do not need the line across the whole of the eyelash but if you manage to, this makes the best finished look.
Take the white eyeliner & draw a line underneath the black flick. Try to make it blend in with the black line & the edge of the eye.
5. Mascara/Blusher
Add mascara to the lashes.
Add pink blusher to the cheek bones.
6. Add Red Lip Stick
This is probably best left to the chaperones to put on as it can be messy & get on clothes.
Less is more.
Please place the red stick alongside their other make up incase they need any touch ups plus make up wipes & cotton buds in their box.
Senior Make Up Guide
1. The Essential Products
The following items are needed for show make up:
-
Liquid Foundation (to match the colour of skin - please make sure it is blended into hairline & under the chin)
-
Dark Brown Eye Shadow
-
Brown Eye Shadow – for young children I would suggest a medium brown that is not too dark
-
White/Cream Eye Shadow – needed to blend on top of the brown
-
Black Liquid Eyeliner – personally I prefer the Rimmel Liquid Eyeliner as I find the brush easier to control & to match along the eyelash, however there are liquid eyeliner pens that can also be used
-
White Liquid Eyeliner – this can be hard to come by, I bought mine from Amazon. I have my one is people cannot source one but they last for years & are great to have in the show make up bag
-
Black Mascara - any kind
-
False Eyelashes - not compulsory
-
Pink Blusher - try to use a nice rosy colour to add plenty of colour to the cheek bones
-
Dark Red Lipstick - I personally find the Rimmel Alarm is the best kind of red show lipstick, it's dark & lasts well
-
Make Up Wipes - I personally love Simple Make Up wipes but any kind is fine
-
Cotton Buds - helps to wipe away any excess make up
All these items can be found in Superdrug/Boots/Online & are an essential use in a dancer’s life. They can be stored in a box & used for future exams or shows.
2. Foundation
Apply foundation to the skin - please blend into hairline & blend into neckline.
3. Eyeshadow
Using a brush - put the dark brown eyeshadow over the lid. Make it nice & rounded & slightly higher than the lid. Use the brown eye shadow & put it on the lower part of the lid.
Take the white eyeshadow & blend the top of the brown eye shadow (nearest the eyebrow) to create a smooth edge & white glow.
4. Eyeliner
4. Eyeliner
Starting with the black liquid eyeliner start in the middle of the eye & draw a line as close as you can to the eyelash. If you make a mistake use a cotton bud to remove or thicken up the line. Draw a flick near the outside of the eye.
It is best to make sure you blend with the eyelash. Younger children do not need the line across the whole of the eyelash but if you manage to, this makes the best finished look.
Take the white eyeliner & draw a line underneath the black flick. Try to make it blend in with the black line & the edge of the eye.
5. Mascara/Blusher
Add mascara to the lashes. False eyelashes are not compulsory but do create a bigger fuller look on older students.
Add pink blusher to the cheek bones.
6. Add Red Lip Stick
This is probably best left to the chaperones to put on as it can be messy & get on clothes.
Less is more.
Please place the red stick alongside their other make up incase they need any touch ups plus make up wipes & cotton buds in their box.