The Dance Show Checklist
Dancers? Check. Costumes? Check. Gin? Umm, maybe...
So your big show is approaching. You’ve decided on a theme, you’ve booked the venue, you’ve choreographed the routines, you’ve started selling tickets.
But what have your forgotten?
We’ve created a handy free checklist to help you!
We all know how stressful the run up to a show can be, so simply tick off each item on our checklist as you go. That way you can avoid nasty surprises on your big day.
Download our free Show Checklist
Another document that is really useful is our scene list.
Fill it in and give it to all your chaperones, dressers, crew, even the photographer!
There is a page for each scene, so they can see at a glance who should be on stage, what they should be wearing, what music is playing, etc.
The Stage Manager’s Kit
The guiding force behind any great show is the Stage Manager, and we’ve spoken to one of the best!
Anne has stage managed shows all around the world including the West End and Broadway.
She’s agreed to share with us what she keeps in her kit – the things she never starts a show without.
You might not be about to take on the West End, but her list is a great place to start when you are wondering what you should be taking to the venue:
- Script / score
- schedule
- blocking notes
- notebook and pencils
- rubber
- pencil sharpener
- Sharpies
- scissors
- highlighters
- cast / crew phone list
- sign in sheets
- travel clock
- stopwatch
- gaffa tape
- electrical tape
- spike tape
- cable ties
- head torch
- batteries (AA, AAA and 9v)
- water bottle
- baby wipes
- safety pins
- first aid kit
- hair bands
- hair grips
- sewing kit
- phone charger
- mints
- Paracetamol
- freezer bags
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| Girth | 94-104 | 104-112 | 112-119 | 119-132 | 132-138 | 138-145 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 56-61 | 61-66 | 66-71 | 71-79 | 79-84 | 84-94 |
| Waist | 56-58 | 58-61 | 61-64 | 64-70 | 70-75 | 75-84 |
| Hips | 57-64 | 64-69 | 69-76 | 76-85 | 85-90 | 90-99 |
| Inseam | 41-50 | 50-57 | 57-64 | 64-71 | 71-75 | 75-77 |
| Girth | 141-146 | 146-152 | 152-157 | 157-160 | 160-165 | 165-173 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 81-86 | 86-91 | 91-99 | 99-107 | 107-114 | 114-122 |
| Waist | 61-66 | 66-71 | 71-79 | 79-86 | 86-97 | 97-109 |
| Hips | 84-89 | 89-94 | 94-102 | 102-112 | 112-122 | 122-132 |
| Inseam | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 | 74-84 |
Sizing Tips
The most important measurement is the Girth.
If a dancer is between two sizes, always opt for the larger size.
Because we stock lots of different styles from lots of different manufacturers, we standardise our sizes to make it easier for you.
Girth
With them standing straight, measure from the top of one shoulder, down the fullest part of their chest, through their legs and back up to the same shoulder.
Bust
With their arms down at their sides, measure the fullest part of their chest.
Waist
Ask them to bend to one side and place the start of the measure at the natural indentation. Once they have straightened up, measure from this point around the waist.
Hips
With their feet together, measure around the fullest part of their hips and bum.
Inseam
With them barefooted, measure the inner leg from their crotch to the floor.
Ideas are a great way to organise and share sets of costumes.
Create ideas for shows, scenes, classes or anything else you can think of!
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