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Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup by Wendy Syfret

Applying cosmetics for concerts and competitions is part of dance culture but many now question the tradition I recognised the signs straight away: the twirling, the mirror glances, the obsession with her music box. I didn't need my daughter to ask if I wanted to see her "magic dance show" to confirm it " she was a dance kid. Despite efforts to offer trucks and tutus, sports with sparkles, I was quietly thrilled. I'd…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:31AM on February 24, 2026

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