Dance Mom Essentials: Must-Have Competition Items Beyond Makeup
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I am a dance mom with 4 competitive dancers- comp season is BUSY! Really the entire dance season is busy if I am being honest but getting ready for and actually getting through comp season is hard! Over the years I have become more and more prepared to help these long weekends go just a bit more smooth.
Having everything that you may need is key! This is my must have list of essentials that is beyond the makeup to help your dancer and you survive the comp
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Dance Bag: https://amzn.to/45ih8IR
This is key- having the right bag makes all the difference. You want one bag to hold all of your costumes, shoes and makeup kit (depending on the size). Ensuring a good handle and wheels will help with the travel to and from the venue.
Accessory Bag: https://amzn.to/4bN9Bpg
This bag is a game changer. It is on wheels to help with all of the things you are trying to get into the competition. In
addition to all of your costumes, shoes and makeup you will need a lot of other items to get through the competition. This bag can hold it all. From hair accessories, to snacks, extra clothes and stretching items your dancer may need to prep for their dances.
Cordless Hair Straightener: https://amzn.to/3NsuSdY
Changerooms at most of the dance competitions are pretty small. Once you get all of the dancers in and their moms there is pretty limited space. Table space and plugs are even more limited. This cordless hair straightener is a must have to ensure perfect hair every time. Be sure to charge it the night before to make sure you have it when you need it.
Warm Up Booties: https://amzn.to/4sIHqhn
These days can be really long. Your dancer may have a long wait between dances these booties will keep their feet warm and ready to go. As an added bonus it keeps them protected from things they might step in on the floor. One of my dancers stepped on an earring once!
Snack Tray: https://amzn.to/4sP5OxY
These snack trays have been a life saver for me. They are so handy and so easy to fill they are great for fueling dancers and moms all day long. We usually pack 2, one with healthy snacks like fruits, cheese and nuts and another with some sweet treats for quick energy bursts.
Hair Accessories: https://amzn.to/3LIIyB4
Making sure that you have everything for all of the hair changes is key to helping your day go smooth. This kit has a few different sizes of bobby pins, different shades of hair nets as well as elastics. You may even want to grab an extra one- it is always better to have more than running out!
Travel Bag: https://amzn.to/4r1gB6o
This bag comes in great to put all of you dancers hair pieces in. It is great to add in some of the bigger items needing to be contained such as gel, body glue and tape, first aid supplies and a sewing it. Be sure that you have everything you might need!
Save this post for your next dance competition and ensure that you are ready for anything that is thrown your way. For more dance mom tips and tricks be sure to check out our other posts at Dance Mom Blog Archives – Together We Can Travel.
