Here are some of our favorite and most commonly recommended dance items for families.

Performance & Competition Must-Haves

• Spray Bottle

• Bun Kit

• Hair Gel

• Wax Stick

• Hair Spray

• Curly Bobby Pins

• Regular Bobby Pins

• Hair Nets

• Fine-Tooth Comb

• Teasing Comb

• Waterproof Mascara

• ColorStay Lipstick

• Blush

• Setting Powder

• Makeup Setting Spray

• False Eyelashes

• Eyelash Glue

• Makeup Remover Wipes

• Lighted Makeup Mirror

Costume & Quick-Change Supplies

• Garment Bags

• Portable Costume Rack

• Makeup Bag 1, Makeup Bag 2, Makeup Bag 3

• Safety Pins

• Sewing Kit

• Fashion Tape

• Lint Roller

• Tide Pen/Stain Remover

• Steamer

• Extension Cord

• Portable Phone Charger

• Label Maker 

Undergarments & Dancewear

• Seamless Nude Underwear/no-show

• Nude Underwear - Women

• Nude Underwear - Girls

• Booties/Warm-Ups

• Dance Bra - Women

• Dance Bra - Teen

• Strapless Bra

Backstage Comfort & Survival

• Electrolyte Packets

• Daily Electrolytes

• Mini First Aid Kit

• Heating Pad

• Ice Packs

• Deodorant

• Tissues

• Baby Wipes

• Hand Sanitizer

Organization & Packing

• Rolling Dance Bag

• Packing Cubes

• Clear Storage Bins

• Hangers

• Shoe Organizer

• Backpack Hooks

• Checklist Clipboard

Aladdin Essentials:

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Studio Favorites & Training Tools

Flexibility & Mobility

• Stretch Bands

• Resistance Bands

• Yoga Strap

• Foam Roller

• Massage Ball / Lacrosse Ball

• Stretch Slant Board

• Calf Stretch Wedge

Strength & Conditioning

• Pilates Ball

• Light Hand Weights

• Ankle Weights

• Core Sliders

• Resistance Loops

• Jump Rope

• Balance Disc

Turns, Balance & Technique

• Turn Board

• Pirouette Trainer

• Balance Trainer

• Alignment Bands

• Dance Socks for Turns

Recovery & Injury Prevention

• Epsom Salt

• Muscle Roller Stick

• Heating Pad

• Reusable Ice Packs

• Compression Socks

• Instant Hydration/Electrolyte Packets

• Theragun/Massage Gun (higher-end option)

Home Practice Essentials

• Portable Bluetooth Speaker

• Tripod for filming practice

• Phone Holder

• Portable Mirror

• Dance Floor Squares/Practice Surface

• Rhythm/Metronome App Device Support

Teacher Favorites / Studio Favorites

• Favorite Labeling Supplies

• Favorite Healthy Snacks

• Favorite Warm-Up Gear

• Favorite Team Gifts

Younger Dancer Favorites

• Sticker Rewards

• Dance Coloring Books

• Dance Story Books

• Mini Stretch Bands

• Cute Warm-Up Sweaters

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