The importance of  Dance Makeup to enhance a performance

Makeup is a favourite topic for every woman. Any theatrical performance needs makeup to highlight the special features of an artist. That is why, I m sharing why it is necessary to wear dance makeup during performance and what tips you should follow. So, let us dig into women’s favourite topic.

Why wear dance makeup during the performance

In Aharya Abhinaya, along with costume, props, accessories, and stage, makeup too plays an important role to boost your performance. Dance makeup is completely different as compared to the normal makeup we do while stepping out, or even the camera makeup. It seems a little louder and more intense as compared to the normal camera makeup. 

So, let us first understand why dance makeup is necessary for a performance.

Highlights facial features

We all know that makeup no matter what occasion you choose highlights your facial features and gives your face a contoured look. The same applies to dance. Dance is not just based on physical movements but also on facial expressions. Dance makeup plays an important role in highlighting special features like the eyes, eyebrows, lips and even eyelashes.

During the performance, the expressions become more clear and are clearly visible to every person in the audience. that is why, the make-up is a little louder and more intense.

 Hides your flaws

It is obvious that makeup does hide your flaws. Every face is unique and has its own beauty. Makeup cannot vanish the conditions completely but can hide some flaws like acne or facial hair. It is just a way of tricking the light by hiding these conditions so that the audience will only focus on your performances and not these minute things.

Match the Costumes 

The Indian classical dance costumes always have some gold work along with heavy jewellery. By doing very light makeup or no makeup, the costumes and jewellery may overpower your facial features. Therefore, to match your blingy costume and shiny jewellery, a dancer must do some shiny makeup.

Complement the stage lights

During a stage performance, the density of light is quite heavy. The heavy lights with no makeup result in showing the face as dull and flawed. So, in order to match the heavy frequencies of stage lights, it is highly important to wear makeup.

Common dance makeup products

Now we have understood why dance makeup is important for a stage performance, now let us go through some basic makeup products, that are used while going through stage makeup.

Here are some makeup products, that should be there in every dancer’s vanity.

1. Concealer
2. Foundation
3. Compact/Banana Powder
4. Contour palette
5. Blush
6. Eyeshadow palette
7. Eyebrow definer
8. Eyeliner/kohl
9. Lip liner
10. Lipstick
11. Makeup Fixer
12. Shimmer

Tips to Remember

1. Every face is unique. So understand your face type and shape, before going for makeup.
2. Every complexion is different. So, choose your foundation and concealer based on your complexion.
3. Do a patch test before applying any product directly on the face.
4. Use clean brushes and sponges
5. Never use dirty hands directly on the skin
6. If you are a beginner while applying eyeliner or kohl, practice before the performance, as your eyes might burn or become watery before the performance. (trust me! My eyes hate kohl and eyeliner)