Tattoos and Piercings in Ballroom Dancing

[star_gazer]

Has anyone used the Dermablend and found it to *completely * smudge-proof? Any other comments you'd like to share? Can you recommend a another product that works as well?

Both the kids use Dermablend and the Dermablend powder. Although I haven't found any stains on the tailsuit, the shirt & collar are stained and nothing gets it totally out.

 

[alemana]

yikes

 

[SDsalsaguy]

do you have any practice before the comp? you could do a dry run with you sporting the coverup makeup and him in street clothes, to minimize damage?

Seems like a really good suggestion if you have the chance.

...and good luck too!!!

 

[Merrylegs]

Seems like a really good suggestion if you have the chance.

...and good luck too!!!

Thanks for the warm wishes. I have a lesson tonight, I think I'll call him now and warn him.

I just found out that Macy's and Lord & Taylor sell the dermablend product line. I think I'll go check it out at lunch today.

I'll let you know.

 

[alemana]

do they have the same kind of return policy Sephora does?

 

[Merrylegs]

do they have the same kind of return policy Sephora does?

I don't know. I think I'll run over to Sephora before I go to Lord & Taylor. I seem to remember there being a different product called Tattoo Cover, or something like that.

How am I going to squeeze all of this in?

Crikey!

 

[Medira]

I don't know. I think I'll run over to Sephora before I go to Lord & Taylor. I seem to remember there being a different product called Tattoo Cover, or something like that.

How am I going to squeeze all of this in?

Crikey!

Maybe cover half with Dermablend and the other half with the Sephora product? See which one works better for your test?

 

[monicadances]

Interesting topic. I haven't competed for quite a few years now, and am working on my return to the competition floor. In 2000/2001 I had tattoos and now I very much want them to be removed...because of my dancing...

 

[pygmalion]

Doesn't laser removal leave scars? And isn't it painful? (I have no idea, but that's what I've always thought. :?)

 

[monicadances]

Doesn't laser removal leave scars? And isn't it painful? (I have no idea, but that's what I've always thought. :?)

I am not sure about the scars. It is somewhat painful, I think.

But an appropriate dress will also solve the 'problem'...

 

[pygmalion]

Oh yeah. Looks like it hurts. *cringe*

http://tattoo.about.com/od/tatremoval/

 

[monicadances]

What's going on, Pygmalion, tattoo regret?

 

[pygmalion]

Nope. I waited until I was old enough to be sure. No regret. Just an itchy google finger. :wink: :lol:

 

[tanya_the_dancer]

And this is why Lindy Hoppers will always be "Thieves in the Temple of Ballroom".

As a judge myself I just could not ever see myself looking at anything other than someone's dancing.

The onlyway what they were wearing or how they "groom" themselves would effect my evaluation is when it covers up their dancing. If your hair was down to your calves or are wearinga mumu and I can't see what is going on underneath I am likely to give you a lower score... not because of the hair or dress, but simply because I'd miss out on body movement. But then again if what I could see was better than what I got from everyone else then you are still going to place high to first place.

It reminds me of Charlie and Jackie, two Carolina Shag superstars (they are like Fred and Ginger in that dance) were told at the US Open Swing Championships that they could not perform because their clothing was inappropriate... what were they wearing? casual slacks, button down shirts and sweater vests... not formal enough... so they went out and rented matching tuxedos. Needless to say the dance was awesome they kicked everyone's butt, and felt incredibly uncomfortable the entire time. The slacks and vests are pretty much the "uniform" for their dance.

By demanding they were "more appropriate costuming" the officials were attempting to change decades of tradition and the very look of the dance (anyone who has ever seen Carolina Shag will understand why their choice of clothing is casual and unrestrictive).

Then again Ballroom is Ballroom. I think the tans, dresses, make-up, men's clothing, and plastic smiles seen in competitions are pretty repulsive. Yet I can still look past it and see the technique and beauty of the dance. Personally I think Ballroom should get a whole new slate of younger/more accepting judges.

I took a lesson from a judge once and he said that all sorts of little things come into play when they are deciding who is better. Basically they would look for things which make one person worse than other, and if they're don't find anything substatial to pick on, it will be overall appearance. And anything which might make judges go "Huh?" is a bad thing, so why risk it?

 

[gracie]

I realize this thread is old but it seemed the most relevant for the questions I have.

So, about 14 years ago I got a tattoo on my back. This was before I was dancing. It's a kinda big (2 inches) Celtic sun and is between my shoulder blades. I haven't had too many regrets about getting it until lately. That is, until this competition.

My new dress is so gorgeous and classy that I can't imagine having my tattoo show. I'm interested in trying the Dermablend but have some questions the website doesn't seem to answer.

Because the back of the dress is very low and because I dance Smooth there is a danger of the makeup rubbing off onto my coach's tailsuit. Needless to say this is not something I want to happen. I'd prefer not to have to pay to replace the tailsuit. Know what I mean?

Has anyone used the Dermablend and found it to *completely * smudge-proof? Any other comments you'd like to share? Can you recommend a another product that works as well?

Did I say that I'm dancing in 2 days? Thank you.

I wore dermablend after surgery and even following the directions with the setting powder it did smudge- got on clothes, cell phone, you name it. Very greasy- so glad I no longer have to wear it! Hope you find a solution!