Costume Information

Everyone will be dressed in one of the following eras based on the era that they are featured in (meaning when they are out front dancing). Some students may then have additional special costumes that they will need.

*ALL performers will wear white tennis shoes. 
 Some suggestions for this: buy a cheap pair of white canvas shoes, paint a pair white, tape a pair white, borrow a pair, or simply come up with your own idea.


50's girls:   
CLOTHES: poodle skirt, white top, chiffon scarf around neck, white bobby socks
HAIR: in ponytail if long enough with a scarf tied in it or a 50's hairstyle if short.

*A fitted white tshirt is preferred.

 

50's Boys:  
CLOTHES:  white t-shirt, Levi/Wrangler-type blue jeans rolled up at the bottom, white socks
HAIR:   greased (gel) back in a 50's style

*Except with white shoes and no black jacket. Think Happy Days or Grease!

60's girls:  
 CLOTHES: plain blue jeans rolled up at the ankle or blue jean capris, white bobby socks,     colored tshirt, chiffon scarf around neck
HAIR: ponytail with scarf tied in it or a 60's style if it is short


60's boys: 
CLOTHES:  white tshirt, Levi/Wrangler-type blue jeans rolled up at the ankle, socks
HAIR:  greased (gel)  back


70's:
CLOTHES: This is the hippie era so dress like one! Think bell bottoms, patches on jeans, tie-dye, fringe, ripped, bright colors, granny glasses, peace sign jewelry, beads
HAIR:  wavy hair, pigtail braids, etc. with thick cloth headbands

80's:
CLOTHES: designer 80's jeans, Izod/Polo shirts, leggings with legwarmers or bunchy socks, off-the-shoulder tops (with tank top under), bright colored shirts, flashy, gold chains
HAIR: teased, side ponytail with scrunchies, cloth headband


80's fashion ideas website

 ADDITIONAL COSTUMES:

Peggy Sue and Mary Lou:  cheerleading outfit (sweater and skirt) --> think 50's

Joe Cool: football jersey and football pants (no pads) --> think 50's

Elmer: nerd look....suspenders, pants pulled way up, big or thick-rimmed glasses, calculator or pens in pocket

Robby Squinton: black dress pants, white dress shirt, black or navy suit jacket, bow tie??

Werewolf Mack:   a 60's disc jockey...flashy shirt, sunglasses, large headphones, use your creativity!

The Purple People Eater:  think of the song and think purple!!!

Slippin' Away solo:  may either wear a dress for this or wear your 80's clothes

Kiss Him Goodbye solo: nice "80's" shirt and pants

Power of the Dream solo: this is an Olympic song (think track warmup outfit, red white and blue, gold medal, etc.)

 Titanic solo:  wear a nice dress

Titanic girl dancers:  sleeveless black leotard, black leggings/tights

Titanic boy dancers:  long sleeve white dress shirt, black breakaway warmup pants

 

 
   *Have fun putting together your costumes! If you have questions you can email tamie.thornberry@wilmington.k12.oh.us

If you have any of the above costume items that others could use or if you have other great ideas please post them on this blog. Other parents will likely welcome the extra finds in your closets as well as your creativity and suggestions!
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