Costume info

 One of the huge benefits of the Barveenok Ukrainian Dance Club is supplied costumes. These costumes are custom and handmade and many come from Ukraine. Due to the delicacy and importance of these specialized items dancers and parents are expected to follow care guidelines. Each dancer is required to provide a $250 cheque or credit card pre-authorization form to be held until costumes are returned in appropriate condition.

Deposit checks will be cashed and cards will be charged if any costumes are returned damaged or soiled.

Most costume items can be machine washed on delicate cycle, some pieces are dry cleaned only. Is the the dancer and parent’s responsibility to return ALL COSTUMES from the dance year to the costume director in good and clean condition By June 15th of the dance year in order for deposit cheque to be returned.

Dancers participating in summer performances may request special accommodations for these timelines.

Dancers must purchase their own performance footwear, make up, and accessories. These requirements are provided in detail at the beginning of the dance year. If you have questions or require clarification please speak with costume director.

Each region of dance requires a specific costume. The care and attention that are put into costumes often affect the adjudication scores at festivals. 

Each level of dance has its own set of costumes.  Barveenok has costumes for the following regions:

  • Central Region

  • Hutzul Region

  • Bukovynian Region

  • Transcarpathian Region

  • Polissia Region

  • Volyn Region

Costume nights are pre-determined by the Costume Director and are held in October.  On the costume night of your group, your child will be fitted and assigned the necessary pieces for each outfit you’ll need for each dance your child is in.  You will need to source and purchase the necessary supplies to complete the outfit if needed.

The Costume Director will assist you as much as they can in directing you where to purchase the extra supplies you might need to complete your costume.  These supplies are then owned by the member. Any alterations that you make to the costume should first go through the costume director.


Costume Information:

All footwear, socks and red beads are the responsibility of the Dancer

Tiny Tots/Beginner/Junior: 

(GIRLS) red wooden beads, socks (white), red slippers, black jazz shoes 

(BOYS) black socks and black dance slippers.

Intermediate/Senior/Adults: 

(GIRLS) black jazz shoes, black and/or red character shoes, red wooden beads, necklace of coins (depending on year), seniors only – red boots and Vinok (headpiece)

(BOYS) black jazz shoes & socks, seniors only – red boots

Hair / Makeup for Tots/ Beginners:

Girls: Hair- Two french braids or bun as per instructor discretion. *Absolutely no fly-a-ways; Hairnets must be on all buns and braids.  Makeup – light brown for eyes/ black eyeliner on the top eyelid for eyes/ black mascara red blush, red lipstick (no brownish red), no glitter

Boys: Hair- Styled out of face, pony tail or bun if longer. Makeup – blush and lipstick


Hair / Makeup for Juniors:

Girls: Hair- Girls will wear a bun; low and snug on the nape of the neck. *Absolutely no fly-a-ways; Hairnets must be on all buns - pin all the ends up and secure bangs back with bobby pins  Makeup – light brown for eyes, black eyeliner on the top eyelid for eyes,- black mascara, red blush, red lipstick (no brownish red), no glitter

Boys: Hair- Styled out of face, pony tail or bun if longer. Makeup – blush and lipstick

Hair/Makeup for Intermediate, Senior & Adult:

Girls:  Hair- Braids or bun as per instructor discretion. *Absolutely no fly-a-ways; Hairnets must be on all buns and braids.  Makeup – light brown for eyes, black eye liner for eyes, black mascara, red blush, red lipstick (no brownish red), no glitter


Boys: Hair- Styled out of face, pony tail or bun if longer. Makeup – blush and lipstick