What To Pack In My Dance Bag?

-I take ballet for 4 hours a week. Pointe for 1 hour. Lyrical for 2.5 hours. Jazz for 1.5 hours. I also belong to a dance group which performs at a lot of places. What should I pack in my dance bag?The perfect list...



*CLOTHES*

2 leotards

pink,black, tan tights

2 pairs of shorts

2 tank tops

1 shirt

leg warmers

costumes

socks

skirt

sweater



*FOOD/WATER*

water bottle

energy bar



*HAIR NECESSITIES*

hair mousse

bun maker

pony tail holders!

LOTS hairspray!



*MEDICAL STUFF*

neosporin

ace bandage

bandaids

knee pads

medical tape



*SHOES*

jazz shoes

foot undeez

ballet shoes

pointe shoes

pre wrap

turners (they are the best dance shoes you will EVER wear!)



*OTHERS*

clear nail polish

make up bag

perfumeBright your usual: shoes, tights, extra leotard (or two) hair ties and a brush.For the performance end of it, check with the group in advance to see what they will be wearing and pack the same costume (if you have it) or something similar. If you wear makeup, put together a small make-up bag that has your basics in it such as foundation, powder, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, etc.



I always carry an extra stick of deodorant. Be sure to stick some first-aid stuff in there: I like the fabric band-aids as those stick better and last longer. Bring some neosporin and some medical paper tape, usually comes on what looks like your average tape dispenser. An ace bandage is also good to have, just in case. If you don't need this stuff, somebody else will so it's always good to have on hand. Don't forget your water bottle, and some quick protein/energy like a handful of peanuts or some kind of granola bar.
Alwase have the equiptment you need. (shoes, tights etc..) make sure to bring a water bottle. I would advise bringing chapstick because when your doing dance, depending on the condition of the room your in your lips can get very dry. I'd suggest bringing extra hair ties and bobby pins in case someone needs to borrow them. sweat pants, shoes, shirt. Just bring what feels apropriet to go in a dance bag. =)



Hope this helps

~Lindsey~
Water bottles dance shoes tights stretchable pair of pants extra pair of close hair ties hair clips