Dance Performance Guidelines Stay organized. The week before make sure to gather everything that will be needed and put in your dance bag. Gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, tights, makeup, hair supplies (no glitter please unless your costume specifically calls for it). If you don't know how to make a ballet bun please speak with Ms Sunny or Ms Sarah and they can give you some tips. Label all belongings: costumes, accessories, tights, and shoes. All strings in ballet shoes should be knotted, cut to about an inch in length, and tucked into the shoes so they cannot be seen. REMEMBER, treat dress rehearsal as a performance. Wear the correct costumes, tights, undergarments, shoes, hair, etc. Have your hair in a proper ballet bun (no mussy buns, bouncy sock buns, ponytails, dangling hair, or side tendrils). Very short hair needs to be pinned back. Avoid glitter sprays. Keep all your personal items in one area – bag or backpack is very helpful for younger students. If you have a l...