What happens after CKDS Costume Measurement week?
Do you know what goes into costuming a CKDS show? Now that we’ve wrapped up Costume Measurement week, it’s important for us to consider and ask the following before the design process:
· Does each piece fit with the color palate of the show?
· Will they grow with dancers from now to April? (when we have our annual performance)
· Is the costume age appropriate?
· Will designers have enough time to design and create original costumes?
· Does it reflect the culture of our school?
· Is the costume not exploitive of our dancers?
· Can the costume be shipped in time?
· Are the costumes readily available?
· Will they arrive in time for possible alterations?
· Do we have enough storage space?
· Will we need to rent additional hanging racks?
·Is there enough tag space to write each dancer’s name in all of their costumes?
· Will we have enough time to make exchanges if needed?
· Do we like the fabric of the costume?
· Is the costume comfortable?
· Are the costumes appropriate for a group with a wide variety of sizes, heights, and complexions?
· Can the costume accommodate the range of movement in the piece?
· Will straps and underwear show?
· Will it be too warm under the stage lights?
· What is the sizing availability?
· Does it respect our feathered counterparts by being cruelty free? No feathers!
