Costuming & Dance Supply

 
Costumes are part of every recital and are chosen at the sole discretion of Elite Dance. Costumes will be distributed as they arrive. Please make sure to open and inspect your costumes AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THEM. Inspecting costumes allows opportunity to resolve potential issues. Elite Dance is not responsible for damaged, misplaced, mis-assembled, lost, unaltered, wrongly altered, or unfinished costumes.

Please Note: A costume checklist will be distributed via email with all required costume pieces, shoes, accessories & hair requirements months before the recital.

Costume Policies

Dance Shoes

Dance shoes are considered part of the costume. Appropriate shoes are designated for each class. Shoe information for each class may be found on the website under Required Dancewear. Students must have correct shoes to participate in the recital.

Tights

Tights are required for all Combo Classes and most level 1-4 classes and are considered part of the costume. Class specific information will be made available closer to the recital. All tights and stockings may be purchased through Buzy Bodies in Mandeville.

Finale T-Shirt

Required for participation in the recital is the Finale T-shirt. Parents may also order Finale T-shirts. The cost is $15 per shirt.

Alterations

In certain instances, costumes may need alterations and is the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the student, the student’s guardian or parent to obtain.

Other Costume Information

Any recital costume ordered January 1st through the close of the dance year will be assessed a $10 shipping fee per costume and is not guaranteed to be in for pictures.

In rare instances, Elite Dance is shorted costumes or costumes don’t arrive in time for pictures. Should this happen, Elite Dance will help you make arrangements to borrow a costume for pictures. Should a student not have a costume available for group pictures, that student may be edited into the group picture.

Any recital costume ordered January 1st through the close of the dance year will be assessed a $10 shipping fee per costume and is not guaranteed to be in for pictures. 

Costumes not claimed by the recital become property of Elite Dance.