🩰 Competition Packing List
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)
Elementary Team Awards
Black leggings & EAST Elementary t-shirt*
UNLESS COACHES TELL DANCERS TO REMAIN IN THEIR COSTUMES DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS.
Middle school team Awards
Black leggings & EAST team jacket or EAST dance shirt*
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)
• Tide To-Go stain remover pen
• Sewing kit (optional but helpful)
• Tylenol / pain reliever & any personal medications
• Band-aids / blister pads
• Feminine products (pads, tampons, liners)
• Extra clear straps / bra inserts if needed
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
• Headphones or quiet activity for downtime (no running around venues, must be supervised by parents / guardian when not with team for wam up / call time)
Nice-to-Have Extras
• Makeup remover wipes & cotton swabs
• Baby wipes for quick clean-ups
• Deodorant & personal hygiene items
• Extra no-show socks or foot undies
• Extra set of undergarments
• Clear garment bag(s) to keep costumes neat and separated
• Lint roller
• Travel-size hand sanitizer & lotion
⚠️ 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 links:
Middle school dance shoes for jazz team Light suntan pirouettes
See Tiffany for competition tights for gameday routine - $8 each and must be picked up from Tiffany for everyone to have the same ones. **ALL DANCERS ARE ON THIS TEAM**
Middle School costumes / attire for comps:
Wear all required makeup including lashes and competition hoop earrings with every routine / attire.
Black leggings and EAST Comp Jacket for awards!
Gameday - mid ponytail with middle part, hoop earrings, black Nike tennis shoes, tights from Tiffany, and gameday uniform.
Hip Hop- Mid ponytail with middle part, braided ponytail, red and black leo with black hip hop pants over and Nike High tops shoes with tall black socks.
Jazz - Black rhinestoned unitard, with pirouettes, hair middle part, mid ponytail and into a bun. DO NOT use a donut bun maker, do use a hairnet.
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