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What's in my Dance (Teacher) Bag?
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items Most of my years of teaching, I usually just bring myself and my cellphone and my dongle. Nowadays, I'm bringing more things into the studio and going back to those early days of my youth and packing a dance bag.
I'm also including items when I hav...
My laptop in the back. Snacks/Dinner in one compartment, sweatshirt/extra clothes in another, and stinky dance shoes separated into its own compartment.
18L - The Daily Duffel
You can sip or chug from this one! Remove the straw and you'll be able to chug. I like this one too because my little man is not chewing on my straw.
Rise 25oz Collection: Chug Water Bottle by BrüMate
I've gone through a few pair of these already. Theyre easy to throw on when I'm trying to go from class to class.
Bloch Dance Women's Tap-Flex Leather Tap Shoes
Canvas over leather all day!
Bloch Dance Women's Performa Stretch Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoe/Slipper
Been using this to play music vs. my phone lately. That way if I get videos of the baby sent to me, it doesn't play on the big speakers.
MacBook Pro
These live in the dance bag, but mainly so I can zip it up and it won't get lost.
AirPods
I love how Touchland keeps my hands smooth and doesn't dry it out.
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
Honestly, since we have a few already, this gets thrown in my bag instead of baby wipes.
Boogie® Antibacterial Hand Wipes
I always have a few of these in my bag at a time. It’s either I need one, or one of the kiddos do. Either way, they save lives.
scünci No Damage Elastic Hair Ties - Black - Thick Hair - 5mm - 24pcs
Let me be honest, this isn’t shoved in my Daily Duffel, BUT it’s all I bring (with my laptop) on lighter days.
16 Inch Laptop Cases
Ok, but why are these always getting lost?! 😫 Here's your sign to just buy a couple more + add some washi tape so you know which is yours and which lives at the studio.
Apple MFi 2 Pack Lightning to 3.5mm Adapter
It’s the softest oversized sweatshirt and I love to throw it into my bag. Great for when you work at different studios because it’s neutral and you don’t have to worry about swapping out “studio gear”.
OFFLINE By Aerie Cloud Fleece Classic Crewneck Sweatshirt
This is the bag I use if I have to bring my little one with me to the studio. It keeps our water upright and it carries all his big toys without hassle.
YETI Camino 35 Carryall with Dividers
My little one did not enjoy this flavor, so these are the kinds that got thrown in my bag. If you can find the tropical one's those are great!
Nature's Garden Snacks Probiotic Yoggies Fruit Snacks Mango Peach - 8.5oz/12ct
When I want a salty snack, these are what I throw into my bag.
Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists - 16oz
I haven't had to worry about staining with these and they have been amazing when I'm meal prepping dinner for a long night of rehearsals
Rubbermaid Brilliance Meal Prep Containers
I have a couple of these 0.7qt Rambler Bowls for when I meal prep dinner. It doesnt keep it hot for a long time, but I just needed something small and compact to bring along.
Rambler® 0.7 QT Insulated Low Bowl
This bag is coming with me on recital days when we THINK we have time to go and grab food, but we really don't. It's holding all the meals, the snacks, the drinks and extra to share.
Packable Cooler | Puakenikeni Buds