Stage Makeup Intensive
CLASSES START MARCH 15, 2025
ZOOM LINKS WILL BE SENT OUT TO PARTICIPANTS BEFORE EACH CLASS
Makeup is a requirement for stage, and many dancers struggle with the sheer amount of information needed to even start learning makeup. Everyday makeup and stage makeup aren’t the same, and sometimes have competing needs. This course has everything you ever needed to know about stage makeup: what to buy, how to apply it, how to figure out what looks good on your face. From foundation to finishing, this course has everything. Each class starts with a presentation for informational purposes and finishes with a live demonstration by Kamrah on the techniques and products presented. It is recommended to have your own makeup kit and mirror available to follow along, and Kamrah will offer advice on application to students.
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Module 1: Introduction to Stage Makeup
Makeup is how you have a facial expression on stage. Without facial expression, it is impossible to convey emotion within your dance. This module introduces the basics on what to buy and how to prep the skin for stage makeup.
Makeup is how you have a facial expression on stage. Without facial expression, it is impossible to convey emotion within your dance. This module introduces the basics on what to buy and how to prep the skin for stage makeup.
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Module 2: Foundation
Foundation is…well, the foundation of your stage makeup. But with so many choices, how do you decide what to get? Learn how to shop for your best foundation, apply it, and how to troubleshoot some common problems.
Foundation is…well, the foundation of your stage makeup. But with so many choices, how do you decide what to get? Learn how to shop for your best foundation, apply it, and how to troubleshoot some common problems.
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Module 3: The Eyes Have It
The eyes are the window to the soul, and for me, the most important part of my makeup routine. Learn what kinds of eyeshadow are best, how to apply them, and the different styles of application. We’ll also cover eyebrows and eyelashes.
The eyes are the window to the soul, and for me, the most important part of my makeup routine. Learn what kinds of eyeshadow are best, how to apply them, and the different styles of application. We’ll also cover eyebrows and eyelashes.
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Module 4: Highlight, Contour, and Blush
Put a face back onto your face. Use contour, blush, and highlight to reassemble the features onto your face and give it some life under the harsh stage lights. What to buy and how to apply each of these important aspects of stage makeup.
Put a face back onto your face. Use contour, blush, and highlight to reassemble the features onto your face and give it some life under the harsh stage lights. What to buy and how to apply each of these important aspects of stage makeup.
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Module 5: Concealers, Primers, and Potions
Concealers, primers, powders, setting sprays…all the finishing touches and optional products that make your makeup look amazing on stage.
Concealers, primers, powders, setting sprays…all the finishing touches and optional products that make your makeup look amazing on stage.
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Module 6: Lips and Glitter
Did you know there’s at least 9 types of lip color? How do you pick the right ones for you and for stage? We’ll also hit on my favorite topic: GLITTER! What types work for stage and how to apply them.
Did you know there’s at least 9 types of lip color? How do you pick the right ones for you and for stage? We’ll also hit on my favorite topic: GLITTER! What types work for stage and how to apply them.
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Module 7: Special Topics
We’ll talk skin care, what to do for hooded eyes, mature skin, how to fix mistakes so you don’t ruin everything else, and most importantly: SWEATPROOF YOUR MAKEUP. There’s time for student questions and concerns and a grab bag of other smaller topics, too.
We’ll talk skin care, what to do for hooded eyes, mature skin, how to fix mistakes so you don’t ruin everything else, and most importantly: SWEATPROOF YOUR MAKEUP. There’s time for student questions and concerns and a grab bag of other smaller topics, too.
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Module 8: The Full Face
You’ve seen the steps, now see it all together. The final live demonstration. How Kamrah applies his makeup, all in one go. There will be time to follow along, ask questions, and he’ll explain his process the entire time.
You’ve seen the steps, now see it all together. The final live demonstration. How Kamrah applies his makeup, all in one go. There will be time to follow along, ask questions, and he’ll explain his process the entire time.
Kamrah’s Stage Makeup Intensive
“Makeup can help you capture a moment.” – Carine Roitfeld
Makeup might seem like the most annoying, last step before stepping on stage, but I feel like it’s a creative moment that too many of us overlook. Makeup has been used for literally thousands of years to create characters, to create expression, to enhance, to disguise. It’s one of our most powerful tools for expression. It’s taken me 20 years to find what works for me, what I like, how to apply it, of watching YouTube tutorials, studying drag queen’s faces and techniques, watching other dancers apply their makeup, seasons and seasons of Face/Off and Glow Up, and of course, putting on my own makeup for every gig and performance. I’m giving all that experience to you in this course, which has been a labor of love. I can’t wait to chat with you about your makeup journey.
—Kamrah
