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Dance Mom Approved List of must haves!
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Competition days can be busy, but this list keeps it fun and stress-free! From bobby pins to snacks and everything in between, itās packed with essentials every dance mom needs to keep her dancer stage-ready, calm...
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Let's talk Dance Duffles
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Things that make sense in the duffle!
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Stage-Ready Essentials: Hair & Makeup Must-Haves
Let's talk Dance Duffles
Because competition days are go-timeāand you need a bag that can keep up! A good dance duffle keeps everything in one place: costumes, shoes, makeup, snacks, and all those ājust in caseā extras. No more digging through random bagsājust grab, zip, and...
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This is on of the bags we are currently using! Itās roomy, easy to clean, easy to setup and the four wheels makes it easy to maneuver!
Glamr Gear
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This is another bag we are currently using. We have 3 competitive dancers! We love this one because itās lightweight, easy to setup, and itās collapsible making it easy to store!
Rac n Roll
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We were using this bag for solo days but now that my youngest is dancing we will be using it for her. Itās small, collapsible, easy to setup, and perfect our little one!
Elite Dance Gear
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We used this bag when my two older dancers shared a bag. We love that it is large, has see-through organizing pockets and is each to setup!
Pack 2 Rack Rolling Foldable Dance Bag
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Not sure if your in this for the long haul? This is a perfect low cost beginner bag! This is the bag we started with it got us through the first 2 years!
Travolution 24" Garment Rack Duffel with Wheels
Things that make sense in the duffle!
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Perfect to add the rack of your garment bag. Sometimes those dressing rooms are hot or your dancer get hot from leaving it all on the stage! We use them every competition and always have other dancers at our bag using it as well.
HomeLifairy Portable Stroller Fan, USB, 3 Speeds
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We use these to hold our printed schedule! It allows my dancers to keep track of their dances and it helps them set up their bags. Also helps me with preparation and long days!
Essex Wares 6 Pack Dry Erase Document Protectors
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GAME CHANGER!! This shoe organizer keeps your shoes organized. No more losing shoes in the bottom of the bag. Easy to take shoes on the go between quick changes.
Glam'r Gear 6-Shelf Transparent Hanging Shoe/Accessory Organizer
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This see through garment bag with multiple pockets is a must have! They open in front and in the back making access very easy. The material is solid and the zippers ate sturdy!
Elite Dance Gear : Garment Cover
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These have been absolute life saversāand total game changers! We keep one or two in each dance duffle and in the daily shoe bags. Since using them, we havenāt had a single issue with stinky bags or smelly costumes. Fresh, clean, and competition-ready...
Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz Balls, 6 Pack
Stage-Ready Essentials: Hair & Makeup Must-Haves
Everything you need to keep your dancer looking flawless from the first routine to the final bow! This collection includes our go-to products for smooth buns, perfect ponytails, long-lasting makeup, and quick touch-ups. From brushes to setting sprays...
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We keep one in each dance bagāone for all our hair essentials and another for makeup must-haves. It makes competition mornings so much easier! Everything stays neat, easy to find, and ready to go when itās time to hit the stage
Elite Dance Gear Hanging Toiletry Bag with Mirror
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We love these little lifesavers! Perfect for those long competition days when the girls just canāt wait to take their makeup off. Theyāre gentle, quick, and easy to useāno waiting until youāre back at the hotel or home. We actually used them during N...
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes Singles, 20 ct
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These are a total must-have! Our girls have thick, curly hair, and regular hair ties just donāt cut itāthey either slip or wonāt stay tight enough. But these? Game changers! They hold strong through every routine without moving an inch
Scunci Black Gel Elastics No Slip Grip 14ct
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Even though the bottle is small, a little goes a long way! We absolutely love using this sprayāit keeps makeup locked in all day. We hardly ever need touch-ups, and if we do, itās usually just lipstick we forgot to seal. This spray makes life so much...
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
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My daughter saw this brush on TikTok and just had to try itāand now weāre obsessed! Itās become a must-have in our hairbrush collection. Finding a great detangling brush for thick, curly hair hasnāt been easy, but this one glides through with no fuss...
Lily England Detangling Brush for Curly Hair
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Great for parting and smoothing hair into those flawless ballet buns and perfect ponytails! This brush makes it easy to get that clean, polished look every dancer needsāno flyaways, no fuss, just smooth perfection.
GranNaturals Boar Bristle Slick Back Hair Brush
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This is by far our favorite foundation brush! It blends beautifully, feels super soft, and gives that smooth, even finish every time. A total must-have in our makeup bag and it doesn't take up too much spaceāespecially for long competition days!
DUcare Flat Top Kabuki Foundation Brush
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If thereās one product I canāt recommend enough, itās this 2-in-1 Lash Glue Liner! Total game changer and an absolute must-have in our house. So many dancers on our team use it now too! It makes getting ready so much easierāespecially for our little ...Ā last all day and is easy to remove!
i-ENVY 2-in-1 Lash Glue Liner, Strong Hold
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Another life-changing item we canāt live without! No more messy lash glue or sticky fingersāthis applicator makes it so easy to line up and apply lashes perfectly every single time. Itās quick, clean, and a total must-have in every dancerās makeup ba...
EIAKE False Eyelashes Applicator Tweezers
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We first started using this just for braids during the off seasonābut it quickly became our favorite for everything! It works perfectly as edge control and as our everyday gel. Itās strong enough to keep thick, curly hair slick and sleek, yet flexibl...
Pure O Natural Neatbraid Conditioning Gel 16oz
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I can spot this yellow bottle of greatness from across any dressing room! No dance bag is complete without it. Once we spray this holding spray on, itās a wrapāliterally! Every hair is locked in place and is stage ready.
Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray, 12 oz