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Stage + Studio (Dance)

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Competition Dance Essentials from a veteran dance mom. Comp days can be total chaos, enjoy my list of go to favs.
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Tights + Turnout

From butt glue to Tights, all the essentials for your Dancer.

 
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Great price convertible tights perfect for Jazz & Ballet. My are fair skinned for most of the year they wear Light Suntan, recital season suntan.
Convertible Tights - Adult
 
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Stirrup tights (lyrical dances) My Dancers are 5'1 110lbs & wear an adult small.
Stirrup Tights - Adult
 
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This style & brand jazz shoe are in my opinion better for anyone who doesn't have a narrow foot. They run very close to your street shoe size but some need to size up.
Slip On Leather Split-Sole Jazz Shoe | Balera™
 
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Lyrical shoes my girls are both a Large with street shoe size 7 & 8.5
totalSTRETCH™ Half-Sole Lyrical | Body Wrappers
 
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body liners are great especially for certain costumes. Recitals with multiple costumes changes for little ones great idea! they dont have to be fully undressed & it helps protect their skin from some of the rough textures &  materials.
Clear Transition Strap Camisole Leotard | Capezio
 
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A wide selection of colors but our studio requires black. Cross body waist is flattering  on all body types.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me Crossover Flowy Short

Back Stage Bag

Everything else in the bag

 
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This has been our go bag, for two dancers for the last 5 years. highly recommend.
Rac n Roll Collapsible Dance Bag - Black
 
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Saved us in more ways than one. Waiting, hair styling. This pop up stool is easy to open & close. Very light weight
Angel Sar Foldable Retractable Camping Stools with Load Capacity 550 lbs., Black NAPM8033
 
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Costumes protection is a must! Organization  is key on competition day.
Ovation Gear Flat Side-Zip Garment Bag | DanceSupplies.com
 
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Winter in the studio or for outfit changing waiting on awards, favorite leggings.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me High Waisted Crossover Legging
 
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My Girls love the longer sports bra tops for dance.
OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me XTRA High Neck Longline Sports Bra
 
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For Stretching & warms.
New View Gifts & Accessories Yoga Block

BunS + BronzE

 
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All the beauty thats in the bag. From hair pins to self tanner & our staple make up go to products.
Salon Care Professional Hair Pins
 
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Dance Hair don't care. This wax stick has been our tried & true life saver when comes to a sleek slick ballet bun. Both my girls have naturally curly hair & a wax stick is a must have for keeping all those little babies hairs in check. Not to...
Dolahair Hair Wax Stick for Flyaways 2 Pack
 
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Bun makers, a ballerinas bestie. These are so easy to use especially for beginners. Perfect bun everytime. We use the medium size for 9 year old Dancers.
NICEMOVIC 2PCS Medium Hair Donut Bun Shaper
 
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Hair pins are where its at when it comes to making the perfect bun, especially if you are using a bun maker. The U shape allows you to have a grip into the hair as you secure it into the bun maker or if your creating a bun with a Braid same concept. ...
Cehony U Shaped Hair Pins 200 Count Brown
 
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Fly aways on your bun don't stand a chance if you use a hair net.  Our studio requires them which i think is pretty standard. A pack of hair nets can last much longer than you think. Just remember they are very very thin & can rip right in half.
Hair Nets 20pcs (24inch) + 65 U-Pins Brown