Competition packing list

🩰 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: 

Eye makeup stick 

Eyeshadow 

Blush 

Lash Glue 

Lashes 

Lipstick 

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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