6 Costumes for the New School Year
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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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.
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