MAKEUP AND FINISHING TOUCHES |
MAKEUP When we are worshiping in dance our spirit soul and body are all involved, and our worship should show on our face! Our facial expressions complement the physical movements, but may be difficult to see from the congregation. I use makeup to make facial expressions more visible, and have done some basic training on applying it. Three main guidelines * Use the right colours that complement your skintone and eyes * Use good quality makeup brushes and sponges to apply * Blend the edges of colours well so that there are no sharp lines |
Foundation Always use a moisturiser underneath the foundation. It should closely match the skintone in colour, so there is no "line" where it stops. It is designed to even out the skintone and provide a smooth base to put the other makeup on. It should not "add" colour to the face. Apply with a damp sponge to get good even coverage. Concealer Choose the colour closest to the skintone, this is used to conceal blemishes not covered by the foundation. Blend it well into the foundation. Powder A light dusting of translucent face powder "sets" the foundation and concealer. Brush the face with a large soft brush after applying to remove excess powder. Eye Makeup Use preferred pattern of application, but blend all edges and lines well. It is a good idea to use a lash brush after using mascara, so that the lashes are more separated. Blusher This is where you "add" colour to the face. Take a large soft brush and apply powder blusher (easier to use than cream) from the top of the cheekbone to under the centre of the eye. Make sure that the edges blend away well. Blusher can even help those with "high colouring" as it helps to balance it instead of the colour being concentrated in one spot. You can add a glow to the face with a very subtle dusting of blusher on the chin and forehead. Ensure that the colour complements your skintone and lipstick. Lipstick Outline lips with a lipliner pencil close in colour to the lipstick. Apply lipstick with a lipbrush for best results. Apply one coat of lipstick, rub lips together and blot with a tissue. Repeat with a second coat. This helps the lipstick to stay on better. You can use two different colours to produce a new blended colour. |
FINISHING TOUCHES Because dance is such a visual medium, small details can sometimes be very distracting, and take the focus away from the worship/message. Costumes need to fit properly (but not tight fitting) complement the message in colour and style be crease free costumes for a group should match or complement hems should be even and each dancers the same length undergarments must not be visible, good support may sometimes be needed Hair should be tidy, and is best away from the face (to see facial expressions) Jewellery shiny metals and stones catch the light and visually distract watches and jewellery can also catch on clothing hair decorations can be distracting jewellery + hair decorations can be used if all wear the same and it goes with the dance for slow worship dances I wear no jewellery except my wedding ring Nail Varnish best avoided as it catches the light like jewellery |
