Managing costumes is a huge job at the studio. Making sure all kids have the right costume and that everything fits is no easy takes. Here are a few tips regarding costumes:
Measurments: take and record mesurements for all students. Make sure you include the date the measurements were taken.
Order early: When ordering costumes, the earlier the better. This means you need to select concepts and music early as well.
Create a system to keep track of costume orders and when you recieve and hand out costumes. (Prosody Backstage is great for this.)
Have a designated costume try on day. Make adjustments if needed.
Communicate with parents regarding costume instructions including tights needed, hair, accessories, and costume care instructions.
Make sure costumes are age appropriate.
Schedule your picture day to ensure all costumes and needed alterations will be done in time.
Costume managment is an important job. Prosody Backstage can make it a little easier. Do you have any costume tips?
