by Amy Brandt | Apr 26, 2018 | Ask Amy, Career, Training
I have trouble doing my stage makeup. My eyes look like black holes and my foundation just makes me look tan. Do you have any advice? —Helena Perfecting the art of stage makeup is tricky business—I could show you some scary photos from my teenage years! But it’s...
by Marissa DeSantis | Dec 5, 2017 | Everything Nutcracker, Health & Body, Wellness
Whether you’re on performance 1 or 21, sweaty stage makeup and layers of hairspray take a toll on your hair and skin. Read on for top tips from dermatologists and dancers to get you through Nutcracker season. Photo by Nathan Sayers HAIR 1) Wash Hair Daily: Dove...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
When Kansas City Ballet came to New York City last September for a one-night-only performance (see review on page 48), dancer Aisling Hill-Connor also made time to demonstrate for us how she applies basic stage makeup. Hill-Connor learned her method while still a...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Whether you’re wilting in the summer heat or steaming under hot theatrical lights, your sweat can wreak havoc on your stage makeup. Make sure your look stays put, no matter how toasty things get. 1. Apply primer for an extra layer of sweat-proof hold...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
By now, you probably have your own standard performance makeup routine. But tailoring your makeup to the ballet you’re dancing—especially if it’s a story ballet—can really enhance the look and presence of your character. Beyond a little Black Swan smoky...