Do you want to look your best during your dance performance? Just a good costume, accessories, and mere synchronization will not do the trick; makeup too goes a long way in making your day special. With the right dance makeup, your expressions are highlighted even better!

Read on for simple dance makeup tips that will make you the show stopper of the day!

Why Is Dance Makeup Important?

• When the magical musical notes begin, your attention is hooked to dancing and the viewers are enticed by your overall appearance and presentation. The one single thing that can enhance or reduce your impact on the stage is makeup.
• It means that you need to take the stage makeup quite seriously and ensure that you look your best all through the performance. A good makeup can help the audience in the back row see you clearly with all your beautiful expressions charming movements. Therefore, a good makeup works great for a dancer.
• Another important factor that needs consideration is the effect of light on the skin. When you are on the stage with harsh flashlights, you tend to sweat more causing the makeup to melt right away. A proper base for the makeup is important for a dancer so that you do not get that streaky-melting look while you are trying your best to impress the audience with your dancing prowess.

Don’t you think all these factors make dance makeup important? But where to start with! If you are new in the field, you certainly will need guidance – and that is something you will get through this post.

What Should You Buy?

• One thing you must always keep in mind is that the makeup and cosmetics used for the stage are quite different from those you use in your regular life. So, when you go to a shop for buying the makeup kit or bag, keep in mind to tell the seller that you are a dancer who is particularly interested in buying a makeup bag for stage performances.
• Real and corporate makeup is all about looking cool and subdued. However, the light and glamor of the stage necessitate you to look bold and attractive. Hence, the colors you choose should be bright and bold and of good quality with a long lasting effect.
• If you are a regularly performing dancer, it is advisable to buy the makeup products in bulk because you will need them almost on a daily basis. When you start using stage makeup, you will be surprised at the amount of mascara and lip color you get to use in one month.
• If you are employed in a theater, you can use your employment card to get discounts from some of the famous branded cosmetic stores.

Some Tips For Applying Dance Makeup:

1. Even though applying makeup for dance can become a run of the mill routine after a few days, you should never stop trying. Do not be afraid to experiment. For example, if you are doing a Cabaret, try putting on those big lashes, like Liza Minnelli, to look different and more appealing.
2. To make your eyes look bigger, apply shimmery, white shadow on the inside brown bones of the eyes and add a gold or brown shadow and a liner on the lower lash line.
3. Define your nose and cheekbones using a highlighter such as the Secret Brightening Powder.
4. Dancing and the harsh stage lights squeeze out fluid from your body. Hence, keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water. It will also help to keep your skin glowing.
5. Use a powder blush to bring that bright glow to the apples of your cheeks.
6. Always keep an eyelash curler handy. Heat it with a blow dryer for around 5 seconds and it will work as effectively as a curling iron.
7. For the last minute fixing of smudges and creases, always keep the Q-tips handy. They can properly set the makeup without disturbing the whole face.
8. After applying the complete makeup, use a finishing product for better impact.
9. You can try using the Scotch-Tape for the cat-eye look.
10. If you want to define and give more height to the brow bone, brush the brows in the upward direction.
11. Apply the concealer with the brush moving downward. Brushing up can cause ‘peach fuzz’.
12. Use tinted moisturizer to protect your skin and give that extra glow to it instead of tanning it in the salon.
13. To make your lips look extra bold, pat down some frosted powder on the top and bottom of the lip.

Applying Makeup For Dance:

Follow the simple steps given below to create a stage-ready perfect face.

1. Using Foundation:

1. Foundation reduces shadows from the stage lights and evens out the complexion. Apply the foundation for cleaning the face. Choose a shade that’s almost similar to the color of your face.
2. Take a makeup sponge and apply an even coat of the foundation to the entire face, neck, under the chin, up to the hairline and around the ears.
3. Blend the foundation carefully so that it is applied evenly all over the face.
4. Give it a set look using a small amount of powder.

2. Choosing The Right Blush Color:

1. Blush gives more definition to the face, and hence, choosing the right blush color and applying it perfectly is important.
2. Make sure you choose a color similar to your natural cheek color.
3. While applying the blush, smile, so that the apples of your cheeks rise.
4. Use the brush to make an upward sweeping stroke and an outward stroke towards the hairline.

3. Applying The Eyeshadow:

1. While choosing the eyeshadow color, pick up one from the color family that will make your eyes look bigger and stand out on the stage.
2. It is important, because, the stage lights make your eyes look smaller.
3. The choice of the color should depend upon your natural skin tone and the color of your eyes.
4. Make sure that you choose three complementary colors.
5. Apply the eyeshadow over the complete eyelid.
6. Apply the darkest shade near the eye, the lightest shade just under the eyebrow, and the medium shade above the crease of the eyelid.
7. Blend the eye shadows slightly.

4. Using Eyeliner:

1. Black eyeliner works the best, if you want your eyes to look beautiful and big.
2. Use liquid eyeliner on the top lid and a pencil liner on the bottom.
3. Line the upper lid by applying a straight, thin line that starts from the inner corner.
4. For a more dramatic effect, you can extend the liner line beyond the natural eyelid.
5. Line the lower lid by starting at the outer eye corner and drawing a thin line under the lower lashes.
6. Use two coats of black mascara on the lower and upper lashes. For thicker lashes, you can use false eyelashes.

5. Lastly, The Lipstick:

1. Lastly, apply bright red lipstick or the dark color matching your costume to the lower and upper lips.
2. Blow softly using a tissue.

Follow these tips and put a bright smile on your face. You are ready to rock! Also, tell us how this post has helped you by commenting in the box below.

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