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 for each dance

    •    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 Costume:

Black hip hop pants, pink leotard, black sequin shoes, tall black socks (burrowing brother soccer socks / moms or dads if fine - nothing special required :) Hair in high ponytail (Coaches will add rhinestone ponytail holder over ponytail at DTU comp - they can take these home) If you need extra rhinestone ponytail holders Click here to order.

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:  

See example below of eyemakeup application below. DO NOT DO A wing liner. Lash glue will act as liner.

Eye makeup stick Click here to order on Amazon 

Eyeshadow Click here to order on Amazon 

Blush Click here to order on Amazon 

Lash Glue Click here to order on Amazon 

Lashes Click here to order on Amazon 

Lipstick Click here to order on Amazon 

Middle school dance shoes for jazz team Light suntan pirouettes click here for pirouette ordering link 

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 EAST 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 ($12) purchase at studio (required by KHASSA rules), and gameday uniform.

Hip Hop-  Mid ponytail with middle part, braided ponytail, red leo and denim vest with black hip hop pants over and cheetah shoes with tall black socks - Shoes linked above. 

Jazz - Awaiting costumes - ship date is now 10/28 - with pirouettes, hair middle part, mid ponytail and into a bun. DO NOT use a donut bun maker, DO use a hairnet. Click here for pirouette link to order color - light suntan

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