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must have items for the little dancer in your life💃🏽🩰
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items We can't do dance without these items. Food, accessories, attire, I've listed it all! I love to organize days in advance for competitions and recitals and making sure all these items are topped up fills my heart with joy
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Hair
Storage
Misc
Attire
Fuel
Hair
Everything we use for dance classes, exams, competition and recital
We go through these like crazy but they are cheap and hold up for quite a bit before they get a hole in them
20 Hair Nets
I am SO picky with hair pins. They cannot be flimsy, so we grab these ones every year and they hold up really well.
100 Bun Pins
We use it for all the little whispy's that don't stay down. We are still on our first stick and its going into its 3rd year, it lasts forever!
Hair Wax Stick
We've used this for years now and truly love it, wish it came in JUGS because we go through a lot of it during dance competition season
Dep Flex Hold Gel
When it's mid-day and you need a hair refresh, but the dancers hair is full of hairspray, gel and wax, this cuts through it really well without a lot of tears
The Ultimate Detangler
Cheap options for combs, these are our go to and it doesn't hurt the wallet so terribly bad if you lose one here and there
Rat Tail Combs Set:
The best spray bottle, hands down!
Spray Bottle for Hair
And somehow we go through these like candy! But every dance mom must have these in their bags!
Clear Elastic Hair Bands (2000pcs)
Life savers, cuts those little bands so quickly without pulling on the hair to try and get them out.
Kitsch Hair Tie Cutter
Storage
With many different costume changes, hair products, makeup etc…. I need places to keep it all organized. These are my favorite items to contain it all
As soon as your kiddo is in multiple dances with more than 2 costume changes, these things are such a great investment. They store so much and have lots of pocket options, and the garment wrack is so handy.
Dream Duffel Dance Bag
I needed ones with pockets so that I could put hair pieces, specific colored tights, and anything else that I wanted to keep with the costume, all in 1 place. I also love them to be clear so that my daughter can see everything quickly for herself.
Clear Dance Costume Bags with pockets (3 Pack)
I put all hair elastics, hair pins, combs, elastic cutters, hair wax, hair gel, earrings, hair pieces, tweezers, nail clippers, false lashes and lip chap in here.
Cosmetic Travel Bag
I only use these for regular dance classes or exam days, I do not use this for competition or recitals. But it holds hair items, tights, body suit and shoes for class.
Embroidered Personalized Dance Bag
Misc
Random things I end up buying for my daughter (and myself) because I can't resist and I love being a dance mom lol
Good for in between dances to keep the feet warm and loose.
Bloch Girl's Bootie Warm Up Boot/Slipper
Good for dance classes or in between dances to keep warm
Ballet Leg Warmers for Girls
We use these while getting hair and makeup ready, or while eating so that no costumes or body suits get ruined.
Girl's Satin Short Kimono Robe
Those dressing rooms get HOT - and when you're rushing to get undressed, dressed again and do some makeup/hair fixes, it is easy to overheat. I put this in our dream duffel bag!
Portable Wireless Battery Fan - 4 Speeds
Great to hang on your dream duffel bag rack for quick fixes on hair and make up
Foldable Mirror with Handle
There never seems to be enough places to sit while doing hair and make up or costume changes, so these are so lightweight and compact down nicely so they fit well in the dance bags.
Collapsible Stool
If you don't like to wear a nude body suit under your costume, these are handy but do take up quite a bit of space.
Pop-Up Portable Dressing Room Tent
Attire
All our trusted options we use every single year, without fail.
The only body suits we use
Mondor Child Sleeveless Pinch Leotard
We've never used anything else, they hold up so well and clean up nicely after the season is over.
Capezio Child Luna Ballet Slipper
We put this under every costume during competition season and recital for quick changes. Super soft and comfy!
Capezio Child Cami Leotard w/ Clear Transition Straps
They hold up pretty good…I am just thankful they are only $20 because we do go through so many pairs per year.
Mondor Performance Convertible Child Tights
They may get a lot of hate but crocs are by far the best item for kids when they're dancing in a competition. They are so easy to get on and off, they are comfy and can be decorated with fun charms!
Crocs
Fuel
The snacks that are always going in the car or dance bag
I am always looking for quick and easy to digest snacks outside of fruit and veggies to keep her energy levels up. We like these and there are lots of different flavor options
KIND Kids Oat Bars Variety Pack, 10 Count
Beats hot rods anyday since those are just pure sodium, much better option here.
Mission Meats Kids Beef Sticks 24ct Bag
These are so yummy and such a good little snack to have in between dances
MadeGood Soft Baked Choc Chip Mini Cookies
No these are NOT healthy lol, but having some treats in the bag never hurt anyone and they sure get gobbled up quickly.
NVariety Pack: OREO, CHIPS AHOY!, Teddy Grahams