Packing List

This list is in no way complete – if you have something you think you’ll need, bring it!

Finances

 Cash – any cash that you bring must be American (not Canadian), and must be in good, crisp condition. I recommend bringing cash over using your card because there is usually a charge associated with withdrawing cash overseas.

 Credit/Debit cards – be sure to notify your bank of your travel!

For Classes

 Movement clothes

 Ballet clothes (note that for ballet, the teacher wants to be able to see your body, so while traditional ballet leotards are not required, you don’t want to choose this class to wear baggy sweats and giant t‐shirts, etc.

 Ballet shoes or jazz slippers

 Character shoes for women and dress shoes for men(something without a rubber soul)

 Copy of Chekhov’s plays

 Journal (composition notebook)

Everything Else

 VERY IMPORTANT: You will need to bring all prescription medication with you to Russia. Medicine cannot be mailed into or out of Russia, so please keep in mind that you will need at least one months worth of medications. Colds and respiratory infections are common, so also be sure to bring cold medicine, aspirin and any other over the counter medications that you prefer and use on a regular basis. Allergy meds are a good thing to bring if you’re prone to hay fever – remember, it’s June, everything is in bloom, and the pollen is unfamiliar. Again, be prepared for one month.

 Normal clothes (there are very few days when we’re not in any sort of movement class, but you may want to have something that isn’t movement related, just to make you feel like a normal human that day)

 Comfy walking shoes

 Water bottle

 2‐ish dressy outfits

 Ladies – scarves for head and shoulder covering if you go to a cathedral

 Bathing suit (in case we get to the banya)

 Socks

 Underwear

 Toothpaste

 Toothbrush

 dorm slippers

 shower flipflops

 Nail Clippers

 Whatever you need for your beauty regimen

 Ladies – feminine hygiene stuff

 Shampoo & conditioner (they do, of course, sell toiletries in Moscow…so it’s up to you if you want to bring it or try to figure it out in the store)

 Blister care products - Band‐aids, Moleskin, Neosporin, etc. We walk a lot. You don’t want blisters to slow you down!

 Pens

 Camera

 Batteries

 Converters Russia uses 220 volt electricity (America uses 110 volts) Look on the back of your power adapter to find its supported voltage. If you see the range "110-240 volts", your devices are compatible and ready to go. If it says "110 volts", it won't be useful.

 Adapters Russia uses 2 round European outlets.

 Computer/phone/etc. Bring whatever works for you – this is really your mode of contact with home more than being used for anything while we’re there. If you want to bring your phone, you can use it as a wi‐fi device.

 Solid day bag/backpack/whatever floats your boat. We tend to leave the dorm in the morning and return around 11 or 12, so you’ll want to be able to carry whatever you need for the day with you. Most theatres have a bag check.

 Russian phrasebook (optional)

 Moscow guidebook (again… this is optional. I prefer the Lonely Planet book myself, but Frommers is good too.)

 Presents for your teachers. (optional) This should be something small and inexpensive. We will be chipping in at the end of the month to get them presents as a group.

LUGGAGE GUIDELINES:

 Checked baggage – for free, you can check ONE piece of luggage that weighs 50 pounds (23 kg) or less and does not exceed 62 inches (157 cm) when you total length + width + height. A second checked bag costs $100 each way

 Carry‐on baggage You are allowed one carry‐on and one personal item such as a backpack, purse, or briefcase. Baggage may not exceed 45 linear inches (or 114 cm) in combined length, width and height, including any handles and wheels o Baggage must fit easily in the Carry‐on Baggage Check (approximately 22" x 14" x 9" or 56 x 35 x 23 cm), which is located near the check‐in counters. In your carry‐on luggage, you are allowed to bring gels and liquids only if they are smaller than 3 oz., and if they are all held together in a quart‐sized plastic bag. My advice – try to pack go with one checked bag and one personal item on the way there, but pack a small carry‐on for the way home, since you’ll likely leave with more than you came with.