On December 20, 2015 costumes will be ordered for the classes.
Costume sizes will be available to view online beginning December 1, 2015. Please check the size.
A form with directions for checking sizes of costumes is included, indicate at the bottom of this form if you
agree or disagree with the size.
Please return the signed form to the receptionist at the front desk.
COMMONLY ASKED COSTUME QUESTIONS
Why do the fitting so far in advance?
Costumes need to be ordered in December in order to get them by picture day in May.
What happens if my child goes through a growth spurt?
If a child is on the borderline of the size chart we suggest going with the bigger size. As a parent
you have final say in which size to order.
Are the costumes custom made?
No. We have to fit each child into a size chart. We will explain the size chart to you and how your
child’s measurements fit in the chart. We will then give you the size recommendation
(recommendation only, you as the parent have the final decision). Since the costume is not custom
made, alterations may be needed.
What else will have to be done to the costume?
Straps may have to be sewn. Many costume companies will only attach one side of the strap so
parents can fit the strap to the dancer, although many costume companies are making their costumes
with adjustable straps.
If your child’s costume has pants they will most likely need to be hemmed. Costume companies make
pant legs EXTRA long to account for different body types, i.e. dancers who are very thin with very long
legs. Sometimes pant legs are up to 6 inches too long. It seems ridiculous, but really it is much
easier to hem a pair of pants than get them too short. The good news is much of the material used in
dance costumes can be cut and it will not fray so there is no need to hem.
Lastly you may need to add accessories to costumes. Sometimes costume companies will leave
accessories (flowers, appliqués) off a costume. They do this to make sure they keep their shape
during shipping. Teachers will decide if or how accessories will be worn.
When you receive your costume you will also get a checklist which includes the color of shoes, tights,
how to wear the hair and makeup. If you have any other questions please let us know.
IMPORTANT COSTUME ORDERING INFORMATION
PLEASE READ…PLEASE READ…PLEASE READ
SEE REVERSE SIDE
Relevé Dance Centre
COSTUME POLICY
Costumes will be ordered on December 20, 2015.
Costumes must be paid in full before they will be ordered.
PLEASE NOTE:
We will be UNABLE to order a costume if not paid in full at the
close of business on Saturday, December 19th, 2015.
A second costume order will be placed in late January.
There will be an additional $20-$25 late order fee per costume.
(This fee is charged by the costume companies – not Relevé Dance Center)
LATE ORDERS OR EXCHANGES ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO
ARRIVE IN TIME FOR PICTURE DAY
Pictures of the costumes will be posted at the studio on January 2, 2015.
(Pictures will not be available before this date - We want to have confirmation
from the costume companies. Not all accessories shown in the picture are included
with the costume.)
COSTUME SIZING
Students are measured during class.
COSTUMES ARE NOT SIZED THE SAME AS STREET CLOTHES.
Costume measurements are used to determine costume size in one the following categories:
Children’s sizes = small, intermediate, medium, large, extra large
Adult sizes = teen, petite, small, medium, large, extra large, extra extra large
Please note: There is an additional fee for extra large costumes (costume company charge)
COSTUMES ARE NOT CUSTOM MADE FOR EACH STUDENT.
Pants are usually not hemmed and most straps are not sewn so you can adjust the costume to fit
your child. Sometimes minor alterations are needed.
We order from several costume companies.
Costumes will begin to arrive in late February and will continue into mid-April.
Late orders will not arrive until mid-May early June.
STUDENTS WILL TRY ON COSTUMES IN CLASS WHEN THEY ARRIVE.
WE WILL BE UNABLE TO RELEASE COSTUMES IF THERE IS AN OUTSTANDING
ACCOUNT BALANCE.