Unreasonable Joy

Dancers & dance teachers on a school year schedule are heading back into the studio to meet their new classes. I always use the week before classes start to round up some new music and peruse some of the latest costumes to get re-inspired. I won’t be picking out any “June Show” music & costumes for another 4 months or so, but here are 6 costumes that got my imagination turning.

1. 

   #13946 – Ole
   A Wish Come True

        Ole!     ~A Wish Come True

   I don’t usually go for any type of bare midriff costumes, but this one has flamenco, fado, and various Latin-infused pop songs running a mash-up in my head. This is from a costume collection I often look to for my upper grade to middle school dancers…it’s the “Tween” section in A Wish Come True’s catalog.

    

    

    

    

    

    

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   #0434 – Gold Dust – Revolution Dancewear

   Gold Dust   ~Revolution Dancewear

   This 20’s or Grecian beauty was the first costume to catch my eye this year. I love the Revolution company. Their costumes are always made of quality material, and they come with all the accessories shown. Never any up-sale hassle about purchasing the headpiece separately.

    

    

    

    

    

    

3. 

   Under the Sea – Curtain Call Costumes

   Under the Sea   ~Curtain Call Costumes

   Finally, a “Little Mermaid” themed costume that isn’t hideous. I usually steer away from Disney music for my own biased reasons, but I’m so happy to see a playful and fun and usable “Little Mermaid” costume that I had to put it on the list.

    

    

    

    

    

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   Frost Bite – Curtain Call Costumes

      Frost Bite   ~Curtain Call
   Ok, maybe this one errors on the side of cheesy, but I could see it working in the right holiday situation….and it has much more to work with than the majority of the holiday costumes out there. Cue the snow themed music!
    

    

    

    

    

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   #0167 – Rhythm Nation
   Art Stone Theatrical

   Rhythm Nation   ~Art Stone Theatrical

   Janet! Though I don’t see myself choreographing a piece with this costume….I like to imagine that someone out there will be! Perhaps some 90’s Janet for progressions across the floor.

    

    

    

    

    

    

6. 

   Glitz And Glamour –
   Curtain Call Costumes

Glitz And Glamour   ~Curtain Call Costumes

I’m always on the lookout for a capri length costume with a fun, flattering top. Young tapper’s legs always look better with a little coverage, especially in black. A little bit of capri length material can go a long way toward masking novice tappers who may not always be perfectly in sync! Warning: The headband that comes with this costume is not the one shown.

Happy Back to School! May you find the inspiration you need.    ~Linda