Recommended costumes for the dance stage at the school festival

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Have those of you dancing at the school festival decided on your costumes yet?

Costumes are what make the dance you’ve worked so hard to practice look even more dazzling.

Wearing a special outfit that matches the song and theme—different from your practice wear—will help you perform even better on stage!

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended costumes for dance performances at school festivals.

We’ve gathered full outfit ideas as well as items that are perfect for mixing and matching just parts of your costume.

Use this as a reference when choosing your dance costume!

Recommended costumes for the cultural festival dance stage (11–20)

leopard print

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Perfect for a cool, edgy concept! Here are some leopard print ideas.

When you think of leopard print, many people probably imagine a bold, impactful pattern, right? This time, let’s try an outfit that uses leopard-print materials to be both cool and cute.

In the video, there’s a matching set with a cropped leopard-print jacket and a mini skirt.

It’s styled further with furry leg warmers.

The hairstyle is unique and cool, too!

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shrine maiden

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The contrast of white and red is striking! Let me introduce an idea inspired by miko.

A miko is a woman who serves the gods, fulfilling roles such as assisting Shinto priests.

The outfit they wear is called “miko shōzoku.” This time, let’s try performing while wearing miko attire.

It should pair well with songs and choreography that have a traditional Japanese flair, don’t you think? If you add a fox mask for a creative twist, it could really enhance the performance.

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quick-change costume

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Change the impression of your outfit to match the music! Here are some quick-change costume ideas.

A quick-change costume is designed so your outfit transforms in an instant.

These ideas are perfect for anyone who wants to switch from a cool look to a cute one without spending time! In the video, there’s a quick change from a casual, energetic mini-skirt style to a beautiful, glamorous long-skirt style.

Be sure to take this opportunity to give it a try!

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Matching T-shirts

If you want an easy way for your group to match outfits, starting by coordinating T-shirts is recommended.

There are many places, including online shops, where you can make original printed T-shirts at reasonable prices, so creating a one-of-a-kind T-shirt can be a lot of fun.

With T-shirts, you can keep them as a memento even after the school festival is over, and it’s great that you can wear them on other occasions too.

Wearing the same original T-shirts might even help deepen your group’s friendship!

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tulle skirt

Tulle is a net-like, mesh-woven fabric often used for wedding dresses and hat decorations.

A skirt made with tulle can add flair to your dance with its airy silhouette and light texture.

If you care about your costume details, it’s also lovely to handcraft your own original tulle skirt by sewing tulle fabric in your favorite colors onto a skirt.

And if you coordinate not only the skirt but also hair accessories and bracelets with the same tulle, you can create a cohesive outfit!

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Costume for an illusion dance

Illusion dance, which leverages visual tricks, can create a funny, laugh-inducing effect even with simple choreography, making it easy to start for people who feel uncomfortable with dancing.

The key is to choose costumes with clear color contrasts—like black and white or red and white—that leave a strong impression on viewers.

It’s also recommended to hide your face as much as possible with sunglasses or an eye mask so nothing besides the costume draws attention.

With this unique style that’s different from dances that are just technically skilled, you might become the talk of the whole school!

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Recommended costumes for the cultural festival dance stage (21–30)

Aladdin-style

How about something with a twist—an exotic Arabian-style costume? Try wearing a hip scarf that jingles with coins when you dance, and a veil that mysteriously covers your face to captivate the audience.

Costumes inspired by Disney’s Aladdin are also colorful, instantly making the stage more glamorous just by stepping onto it.

It’s also fun not to match colors—have each member of the group wear a different color.

These are perfect for exotic dance styles like belly dance, so give them a try!

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