If you’re looking for the best easy dance halloween costume ideas for your halloween dance classes then this post is for you!
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Dressing up around halloween during dance class is a tradition so many dancers love to participate in. I used to love changing up my costume for each day of dance class during “halloween week” and sometimes even creating some group costumes with my dance friends.
However, when you’re busy with school and long dance rehearsals it can be hard to put together a last-minute, easy dance halloween costume ideas to wear in class. That’s why I’ve created this list of some of the best easy halloween costume ideas for dance class.
The best part is that most of these dance halloween costumes can easily be recreated with items you already have in your dance wardrobe!
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Easy Dance Halloween Costume Ideas
1. Black Cat
Grab your favorite black leotard, some black tights, a skirt, some cat ears, and maybe even a tail for this super easy dance class halloween costume any dancer can wear. This is also a classic halloween costume dancers of all ages, and even dance teachers can wear during dance class halloween week.
Here are some items you might want for this costume
- Black leotard
- Black skirt
- Black tights
- Eyeliner for nose and whiskers
- Cat ears and tail
Check out these dance halloween costume pieces
This is one of the best and easiest dance halloween costume ideas you can do with your favorite vibrant colored leotard and leggings. Add some earrings, a headband, and leg warmers for some extra 1980s flare!
Costume Pieces and Accessories you will need
- Bright colored leotard
- Brightly colored shorts, leggings, or tights
- Leg warmers
- Headband or sweatband
- Belt
- Earrings
- Bangles
- Fishnet gloves
Here are some amazing leotards and other accessories perfect for this costume
3. Tinkerbell Fairies
Grab a colored dance dress, matching leotard and skirt, or workout dress, add some fairy wings and you’re on your way to Pixie Hollow (or the dance studio). This costume idea is a great one to do with your dance class friends.
Pieces for this Dance Class Halloween Costume Idea
- Dance dress in fairy color
- Leotard and matching skirt in fairy color
- Tennis/workout dress
- Fairy wings
Here are dance dresses I know you’ll love for this group dance halloween costume idea
4. Crayon
Do this dance halloween costume idea on your own or in a group with your dance friends. All you really need is a colored leotard, a matching party hat, and a diy crayon table for this costume.
Here’s what you need for this dancer halloween costume idea
- Colored leotard or T-shirt
- Optional matching skirt
- Matching Party hat
- Crayon Label (use felt, fabric, or this printable on paper)
Check out these leotards perfect for a crayon costume
5. M&Ms or Skittles
If being a crayon isn’t your thing, try being an M&M or Skittle! Just add a felt or paper M or S to a leotard for this super basic dance halloween costume.
Here’s what you’ll need for this easy DIY halloween costume idea
- Solid color leotard
- Felt/Paper M or S
- Optional matching skirt
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6. Winne the Pooh Characters
Dance into the hundred acre wood with your dance class friends or on your own as Piglet, Tigger, Pooh, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, or even Christopher Robin!
Here’s what you need for this dance class costume
- Colored top or leotard
- Colored skirt
- Leggings or tights
- Character ears
7. Wind Up Ballerina Doll
All you need for this costume is a diy wind up key that you can easily make with some cardboard and a paper towel roll with your regular dance clothing!
Check out this tutorial for how to make a wind up key!
8. Olympic Gymnasts
Be another type of athlete that wears a leotard by dressing up as an olympic gymnast from the gold medal winning team USA! Grab a red, white, and/or blue leotard and a fake gold medal and you’re ready to go. You can also add a fake competition number and your hair in a fun up-do just like the olympic gymnasts.
Here’s what you need for this costume
- Leotard
- Gold medal
- Optional track pants and jacket
Here are some leotards perfect for this dance halloween costume
9. Minion
Grab a yellow top or leotard, some shorts, and suspenders and you’re a minion! Don’t forget the bananas.
Here are some items you’ll need for this dance halloween costume
- Yellow top or leotard
- Black or blue shorts
- Suspenders
- Optional Minion Hat and Goggles
- Optional black gloves
Check out these dance tops, leotards, and shorts perfect for this costume
10. Maleficent/Carabosse or Aurora
Dress up in as these classic ballet (and also Disney) characters for dance class!
Here’s what you’ll need to dress up as Maleficent/Carabosse
- Black leotard
- Black skirt
- Black horns
- Black tights
Here’s what you’ll need to dress up as Aurora
- Pink or blue leotard
- Pink or blue skirt
- Pink tights
- Tiara or crown
Check out these leotards and dancewear perfect for this costume
Wear your swimsuit as a leotard or find your leotard that looks most like a swimsuit and a fun swim cap and you’re a synchronized swimmer.
Here’s what you’ll need for this dance class costume
- Swimsuit or leotard
- Swim cap
Here are some leotards perfect for this halloween costume
12. Unicorn
Bring on the magic with this sparkly costume and dress up as a unicorn this halloween at dance class.
Here’s what you’ll need for this costume
- Pastel or white leotard
- Pastel or white skirt
- Glitter
- Unicorn horn and ears
Check out these accessories perfect for this dance class halloween costume
13. Superheroes
Save the day this halloween at dance class by dressing up as your favorite super heroes! Most of them already wear tights or a leotard so you’re halfway there.
Check out these super accessories!
14. Starbucks Drink
Dress up as your favorite coffee drink with this super cute costume idea. All you’ll need is a white leotard and skirt, green tights or leggings, and a DIY sleeve you can easily make with some brown fabric or paper.
14. Bride or Scary Bride
Reuse your white dance dress or leotard and add a veil to become a beautiful (or scary) bride. This is a super easy dance halloween costume and lots of fun to do with friends.
15. Greek Goddess
All you’ll need for this costume is a white leotard, skirt, or even dress and some gold accessories. Find your favorite gold ribbon or string and tie it in your dance class hairstyle for the day. You can even add some gold glitter makeup to make yourself look even more like a goddess during dance class halloween!
Check out these items perfect for this dance halloween costume idea!
16. Princess Mia from the Princess Diaries
Me? A Princess? SHUT UP! Go back to this classic Disney movie and the 2000s with this beautiful dance class costume idea.
Here’s what you need for this halloween costume for dance class
- White leotard and skirt or dance dress
- White gloves
- Wired headphones
- Sun glasses
Here are some amazing outfits and accessories to use for this costume
17. Boxer
Grab your favorite activewear, a robe, and boxing gloves or wrap up your wrists for this super simple costume. You can also add some braids or a fun, sporty hairstyle that is still perfect for dance class.
Check out this cute robe on amazon perfect for this costume
18. Princess Leia
Add a fun braided up do with a white leotard and skirt and you’re ready to save the galaxy!
What you need for this halloween costume
- White leotard
- White skirt
- Optional belt
- Braided up do
Here are some great white leotards and skirts to use for this costume
19. Angelina Ballerina
What were you doing as a dancer if you weren’t in love with this show and movies as a kid?
What you need for this halloween costume idea
- Pink leotard
- Pink skirt or tutu
- Pink bow
- Pink tights
Check out this post for some great ideas from your existing dance wardrobe
Here are some beautiful dance outfits you can use to create this halloween costume
Before You Go
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