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Costumes

The costume department is set up to help you plan, track, organize, distribute, and manage the many details it takes to put on a great show.

Whether your recital is for a small group or for a multi-date production, we have something useful for you here. The forms, downloads, videos, tips, and articles are here to give you freedom from the stress of costuming and let you focus on the dancing!

How to Set Costume Prices to Cover Your Expenses and Time - Plus Deliver Customer Satisfaction as a Dance Studio Owner
Attractive, well-fitted costumes are a key element for the perfect performance. Dance studio owners know costumes do not arrive, for the most part, ready to wear. There may involve a lot of time and effort before the curtain goes up and the magic begins. . . . keep reading
Costume Management: The Perfect Fit
Costume Management: The Perfect Fit The curtain rises, the lights come up, the music begins … and the costumes take center stage. You've put too much effort into this single moment to allow your annual selection of costumes to be anything but perfect. They could sag, pull and look cheap--but they don't have to. With a system in place, costume management at your studio can be a perfect fit. . . . keep reading
How to Create a Costume Book for Parents and Students to Increase Customer Satisfaction at Your Dance Studio
Costumes are one of the most important parts of producing a memorable and fun recital or performance. By creating a book that clearly states the price, parts of the costume, and more will keep the lines of communication open between you, the parents and dancers at your studio. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Costume Management Worksheet
This might be one of the most valuable and useful tools for managing recital costumes! Use this downloadable worksheet to indicate what . . . keep reading
Costume Companies: A thorough list including website links
You have many choices when it comes to where you'll order recital costumes. The first six companies listed are, from our experience and member feedback, the ones with the best customer service. . . . keep reading
Chaos-free Costuming
By Jacqui Gal
Chaos-free Costuming It's never too early to start thinking costumes! With the United Dance Merchants of America's Dance Resource and Costume Show just around the corner--and the dance year already underway... . . . keep reading
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