With over 15 years experience doing dance competitions, as both a dancer and a coach, here are my essentials that every student will not only want, but likely need at some point in their careers.
Dance
Competition Checklist:
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Costumes – in garment bags labelled with name.
Put headpieces on corresponding hanger with 2-4 bobby pins attached to it
o All required shoes (Ballet, Tap, Pointe, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Hip Hop, etc.)
o All required tights (Beige, Tan, Black, Pink, Fishnets, Footless, Stirrup, etc)
* ----- = bring extras, if
they fit. Even if they’re old, dirty or ripped, they’re better than nothing in
an emergency!
o
Jewelry
o
Makeup:
o Eyeshadow
o
Eyeliner
o
Mascara
o
Blush
o
Lipstick
o
Vaseline
*any studio-specific requirements, such as false lashes or glitter
o
Hair Kit
o
Brush
o
Comb
o
Hair elastics
o
Hair nets
o
Bobby pins
o
Spray bottle
o
Gel
o
Hairspray
*any studio specific requirements, such as fake hair pieces, hair straighteners or curlers
o
Makeup removing wipes or wet wipes
o
Tissues
o
Q-tips
o
Mini Sewing kit
o
Static Guard spray
o
Lint roller
o
Safety Pins
o
Double side tape or Body Glue
o
Travel stain remover (eg. Tide to Go)
o
Nail polish remover
o
Cotton balls/pads
o
Clear nail polish
o
Mini scissors
o
Nail file
o
Nail Clippers
o
Costume cover-up
o
Slip-on shoes
o
Zip-up hoodie
o
Aspirin/Tylenol
o
Nausea Medication (Pepto Bismol/Tums)
o
Topical Antiseptic (eg. Polysporin)
o
Bandaids
o
Ace Bandage with butterfly clips/safety pins
o
Instant cold compress
o
Water bottle x2
o
Baggie of cut veggies – healthy, mess-free, and
DON’T STAIN!
o
Printout of Schedule
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Printout of Costume list
o
Pens
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Highlighter
o
Cash
o
Phone with # of studio in contacts
Older girls should also have proper undergarments that do not show under costumes. Depending on the costume, this may mean a backless bra or one a halter or clear straps. Also bring extra feminine hygiene products, just in case.
For younger kids, bring lots of quiet, low-key activities to keep them busy.
Label everything with name AND
studio. After all, how can someone return your stuff if they don't know where you are?
Good luck this season!
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