The Feast Dress in white Silk Essence. Our model is wearing a leotard, tights, soft ballet shoes, culottes and the dress. 

A versatile full skirt that is light and comfortable for creative movements. This dress is also very dramatic when made with dark-colored fabric.  By adding shawls and vests the dress can be used for a wide variety of dance styles and choreographies.

Note how the skirt is transformed into a lovely abstract shape when turning. Culottes of the same fabric are worn underneath

This is an Angel Blouse with the sleeves gathered, and a gold Lame sash. Something to consider when deciding on costumes is how versatile the main pieces will be when paired with accessories. 

A angelic look is here achieved by using all white costume materials and gold accents. Our model is wearing a (white) leotard, tights, soft ballet shoes, Angel Blouse, Circle Skirt, and Culottes. 

This picture illustrates the difference between a single (left) and double (right) skirt. Because the white skirts are somewhat translucent, our models are wearing culottes underneath. 

The double Circle Skirt can be lifted up as wings, to suggest or represent the Holy Spirit. Here two dancers portray the Peace of the Spirit descending upon one in prayer.

A very different costume with mostly the same patterns! Our model is wearing a purple Charmeuse circle skirt, gold lame culottes and a white Double Georgette angel blouse. The vest is black velvet with gold trim. We do not have a vest pattern available at this time, however, most any fitted vest would work.

This is the Angel Blouse with the sleeves opened, a overlay and a purple circle skirt. This is the same blouse as in the previous picture. The overlay is a thin transparent fabric with gold trim in a starburst shape. 

Here again is the purple circle skirt with gold culottes. Most any skirt will be complemented by a pair of culottes. Contrasting colors also work nicely, as when spinning, or if the skirt is translucent, a bit of color shows. 

Culottes are good to wear for warming up and rehearsals. It helps to practice dances wearing something close to the length or weight of the performance costume. Also culottes are a more modest alternative to loose pants.  

Loose clothing over a leotard and tights is recommended for rehearsals. 

Cerise models our Child's Dress pattern.  Lots of versatility to allow dance ensembles to make dresses to be worn by many girls.  Adjustable waist allows for different sizes.

Different fabrics for the bodice and skirt portion of our Child's Dress pattern will allow for a much different look.  Find the look that YOUR group needs!

This is our model, Cerise in the Child's Dress pattern with the suggested alternative of longer sleeves (not included in the pattern pieces).

Tips and Tricks

• Always wear enough undergarments, for modesty. You never know when a skirt might fly up or a blouse gape! A leotard and a pair of tights is probably the easiest and most comfortable. 
• Always have lots of safety pins around the day of performance. Besides the occasional emergency repair, safety pins are really important for keeping things in place. 
• When wearing billowy blouses, always check to make sure that you can lift your arms without ripping the blouse, if the choreography calls for it.
• Pair light colors with dark accessories, and vice versa for a dramatic effect. 
• Consider jewelry, headdresses, and footwear when creating a costume. Flowered or jeweled headpieces often heighten the 'specialness' of a sacred dance costume. 
• Barefoot is a nice look, and some dancers may prefer it, but make sure the floor you will dance on doesn't have splinters! 
• Consider using  banners, flags, streamers and tambourines in choreography. It adds to the feeling of joy and thanksgiving, as well as being reminiscent of Miriam's dance on the shore of the Red Sea.