Tiny Tips: Stage earrings for unpierced ears

For anything from a competition solo to a scene in a story ballet, earrings are popular accessories for female dancers.  Rhinestone styles are popular because they come in many colors to complement costumes, and they can be purchased in bulk for groups.

Some rhinestone earrings come in clip-on styles for those who do not have pierced ears, but many have bulky clips that can slip off the ears.  Here's a simpler (and cheaper) way to get a rhinestone earring look for unpierced ears:  Purchase plastic rhinestones or sequins at a craft store, and stick them to the earlobes using eyelash glue.  The glue is much more secure than a clip on for fast jumps and turns.  You can use this method for pierced ears as well (just remove earrings before gluing on the stones or sequins), and one package of rhinestones and one bottle of glue is usually enough for a whole dance team or group of corps dancers.  It's a great, cheap way to ensure all dancers have matching jewelry.