Competition Packing List

🩰 Competition Packing List

***See very bottom for specifics for each team / routine***

Costumes & Performance Essentials

    •    Costume(s) for each routine (double check all pieces - check to ensure all accessories are packed)

    •    Extra pair of tights (in case of runs/tears)

    •    Extra pair of pirouettes / dance shoes

    •    Required earrings (competition set) Suggest keeping extra set with comp bag at all times.

    •    Required stage makeup (foundation, powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner, lashes, lipstick, etc.)

    •    Hair accessories (bows, scrunchies, clips, bobby pins, hairnets, hairspray, gel)

Awards

  REQUIRED TO BE WORN FOR AWARDS - Pink skirts & studio team jacket

 **UNLESS COACHES TELL DANCERS TO REMAIN IN THEIR COSTUMES DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS**

Emergency Kit

    •    Safety pins (for quick fixes)

    •    Body glue / fashion tape (to hold costumes in place) Link for body glue 

    •    Tide To-Go stain remover pen Tide Pen 

    •    Sewing kit (optional but helpful) Sewing Kit 

    •    Tylenol / pain reliever & any personal medications

    •    Band-aids / blister pads Blister healing pad link 

    •    Feminine products (pads, tampons, liners)

    •    Extra clear straps / bra inserts if needed Link for clear straps 

Comfort & Between Routines

    •    Dance bag (large enough to keep everything organized)

    •    Water bottle (labeled)

    •    Small snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, etc.)

    •    Small blanket or jacket (venues can be chilly when waiting)

    •    Phone charger / portable charger Portable charger  PORTABLE PHONE CHARGER 

    •    Headphones or quiet activity for downtime (no running around venues, must be supervised by parents / guardian when not with team for warm up / call time - this is for dancers safety - venues are large with a lot of people.)  Please do not hang out in dressing rooms - dressing room are for changing / getting ready only.  This is to be respectul of space for all studios to have space to get ready. Dressing rooms are not a place to practice / warm up dances. 

Nice-to-Have Extras

    •    Makeup remover wipes & cotton swabs Individual makeup remover wipes 

    •    Baby wipes for quick clean-ups & Nail polish remover wipes

    •    Deodorant & personal hygiene items

    •    Extra no-show socks or foot undies

    •    Extra set of undergarments - NO UNDERWEAR ARE TO BE WORN WITH COSTUMES UNLESS ON PERIOD.

    •    Clear garment bag(s) to keep costumes neat and separated

    •    Lint roller

    •    Travel-size hand sanitizer (apply to ears if earrings wont go in easily!) lotion for dry skin - elbows and knees

⚠️ Important Reminder: Please label all items (shoes, tights, dance bags, makeup, water bottles, etc.) to avoid mix-ups backstage.

✨ Pro Tip: Pack each costume in a labeled gallon bag (with tights, earrings, and accessories inside) to make quick changes stress-free.

Makeup:  click on each one for amazon ordering links)

Required Lipstick   (Color, dream job) click on each item below for a direct amzon ordering link!

Eye makeup stick 

Eye shadow 

Blush 

Lash glue 

Lashes 

Lipstick 

See example below of eyeshadow. DO NOT do a wingliner. The lash glue will appear as a liner so no additional liner needed.

Studio line - 

Tiny Team 

Comp earrings & tights from studio

Contemporary mini / junior large group 

Tights & Earrings from studio

 Jazz mini / junior small group 

Teen Jazz - (Small Group)

Hip Hop 

Teen Contemporary - Teen Large Group

Teen Lyrical - Small Group

Tights & Earrings from studio