this is my guide to an easy organized dance competition weekend!
some of these are optional if you don’t have too many routines but i’d say most of these are essential for a prepared, organized, as calm as can be weekend!
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dressing room essentials
makeup products for all day glam
hair needs
nutrition must haves
in your dance bag necessities
dressing room essentials
this is so so handy for transporting the costumes, all of the shoes, and your odds and ends. also easy way to keep your stuff together and not lost in the dressing room!
Pink Wagon
this is honestly a must have for the dressing rooms and it just helps during quick changes. dressing room doors, especially in high school venues, are always swinging open as dancers come and go. this ensures privacy and ease for changing.
Pop Up Pod Privacy Shower Tent & Dressing Room
this is so important to have, as a competitive dancer i had to change my makeup multiple times per competition and this made it so easy to do.
Travel Mirror
garment bags are so perfect to keep costumes and accessories organized!
Clear Garment Bag
you NEED some type of shoe that you can wear on stage for awards or backstage between numbers because if not your feet will be so dirty. and you don’t wanna step on something that would injure your foot on comp weekend either! but i also never wanna ...
Crocs
makeup products for all day glam
these are so essential for makeup changes!
Best Makeup Cleansing Wipes
having makeup brushes specifically for comps makes it easy, you can just leave them in your dance makeup bag
Travel Brush Set with Pouch
this stuff makes your makeup LAST. it kept my makeup on my face for a 14 hour comp
Power Grip Primer
this + milani make it last? chefs kiss
Cloud Set Mist
this + kosas cloud set? chefs kiss
Make It Last Dewy - Dewy Finish Setting Spray
this specific powder has lasted me a year and a half already and it’s still full. it doesn’t crease my under eyes and it lasts forever
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
i have tried a lot of foundations looking for a long wear formula that will last for the long comp days and this is the one i landed on. it lasted all day through my 14 hours comp day and didn’t need touch ups!
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation | 67 Soft Matte Shades
hair needs
THIS right here makes competition hair SO easy and keeps everything you need so organized. i couldn’t have done it without this
B1jounie YA 160Pcs Hair Clips Kit with Box
also incredibly helpful. this wax stick kept my fly away in place and these tools are super helpful for slick back buns!
Slick Back Hair Brush Set with Wax & Comb
MAKE SURE THEY MATCH YOUR HAIR COLOR. i cannot stress this enough if you have blonde hair and you go onstage with a black hair tie…everyone. can. see. it.
Hair Ties
nutrition must haves
staying hydrated is so so so important and liquid iv is perfect to help
Liquid I.V.
SNACKS. MAKE SURE YOU ARE EATING. nobody wants to pass out before getting to dance
Choose Your Snack Variety Pack
in your dance bag necessities
this was perfect for keeping all my jewelry organized, safe, and in one place on comp days
Travel Jewelry Organizer 3.9in
such a good thing to keep in your dance bag in case your costume rips right before you’re supposed to go on stage or if a button falls off! i always love to be prepared
Mini Sewing Kit
jazz shoes are a must for the dance bag
Jazz Shoes | Split Sole & Full Sole
tap shoes are always a good thing to keep with you because you never know when a teacher is gonna tell you to go grab your tap shoes!!
Tap Dance Shoes
sneakers are a must have for hiphop numbers and bloch shoes have always worked for me
Adult Dance Sneakers
ballet shoes! ballet is like the first round of every audition and having these with you at all times is a must
Adult Ballet Shoes – Só Dança USA
these are my favorite dance shoes ever and each dancers pair certainly tells a story haha!
