How did you get started making corsets?



I've made them for years as part of theater costuming. There's a fun narrative that gets passed around in those circles. A commonly heard gripe is that sometimes when you design a production with period costumes that require proper corsets or undergarments to achieve the correct silhouettes, certain pesky actors will stop wearing them, ruining the look (and this is usually once you've gotten on a plane to fly back home or have departed to work on other productions).

Why do you use costumes? And how much are they?

Costumes raise the level of professionalism when the child performs. It adds excitement for the children, and unifies the group in public. Our costs vary, but average between $35.00 - $75.00 without shoes and tights. We have a winter and spring costume piece that goes over basic black items. These stay the same for years, so even when your child outgrows them, or leaves Talent Team, the costumes can be resold.

What do I need to wear?

Wear any clothes that you can move around easily in. Wear shoes that won't slip off or grip very much so that you can turn on the floor easily. However, it's not too important for beginner classes. When you become more advanced, you might like to buy dance shoes or even a dance costume for special occasions. In Jazz/Funk, it is better to wear sneakers. You're better off wearing a short sleeve top that you can strip down to because you'll get pretty hot in most of the classes.

Do you buy?

YES!!! We generally buy formal wear from the 1920's to the 1970's, casual wear and new/old stock eyewear. Also, we are always on the look out for terrific designer items (Dior, Mainbocher, Hattie Carnegie, Galanos, Travilla, Adrian, Traina-Norell, Schiaparelli, Lilli Ann, Gernreich, etc.). At this time we are NOT buying shoes, hats, costume jewelry, scarves or hankies.

Why do you use costumes? And how much are they?

Costumes raise the level of professionalism when the child performs. It adds excitement for the children, and unifies the group in public. Our costs vary, but average between $35.00 - $75.00 without shoes and tights. We have a winter and spring costume piece that goes over basic black items.

What supplies should I bring to camp?

For dogs, bring dog food, dog towels, leash & collar, chew-proof tie out (stake or tree tie), water dish and food dish. Optional things to bring for your dog include brushes, costume for the contest, dog bed, dog crate, toys and treats.Wear any clothes that you can move around easily in. Wear shoes that won't slip off or grip very much so that you can turn on the floor easily. However, it's not too important for beginner classes. When you become more advanced, you might like to buy dance shoes or even a dance costume for special occasions. In Jazz/Funk, it is better to wear sneakers. You're better off wearing a short sleeve top that you can strip down to because you'll get pretty hot in most of the classes.