Recital Checklist (33 items)

Last updated: over 11 years ago

To Do (33 left)

  • Show Order List (so you know when to do what)
  • Camera (extra batteries, film/memory space)
  • Checkbook & Pen (To order video and pictures)
  • Garment Bag (for costumes; a cheap plastic one is fine)
  • Ballet Shoes (all shoes wiped off/polished as needed, and labeled with child's name on inside of shoe)
  • Ballet Costume (all costumes steamed in bathroom, Tutus separate layers by hand and hang upside down by crotch for steaming) )
  • Ballet Accessories (head peice/bow, neck peice, etc.)
  • Ballet Tights
  • Tap Shoes (w/elastic strap)
  • Tap Costume
  • Tap Accessories (shoe bows, head peice/bow, gloves)
  • Tap Tights
  • Jazz Shoes
  • Jazz Costume
  • Jazz Accesories (black socks, hair bow, etc.)
  • Jazz Tights
  • Make-up (eyeliner, eyeshadow, foundation, powder, mascara, lipstick, lipliner, blush)
  • Make-up applicators
  • Make-up remover wipes
  • Body Glitter (if they don't have sensitive skin)
  • Clear Elastic Hair Band
  • Curling mousse (if needed)
  • curling iron (or curlers)
  • Hairspray
  • bobby pins (match to hair color)
  • safety pins and/or travel sewing kit for emergency use
  • Stretchy cotton sundress (makes it easy to put tights/costumes on bottom modestly)
  • Slip on shoes/sandals and underwear for after recital
  • Big Blanket to sit on while waiting in green room
  • Variety of snacks
  • Bottled Water or Clear drinks
  • Entertainment (coloring books/crayons, electronic devices)
  • Baby Powder (for sensitive skin put a very small amount on places where costumes are itchy)