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What to Pack in a Dance Bag

 Since dancers around the world are preparing for a new year of dance right now, I thought it’d be appropriate timing to write a blog post about what to pack in your dance bag. 


Common or Important Items

  • To start with, having extra dance apparel and shoes is the most important to a lot of people. Most of my friends keep old dance wear in their bags, such as a leotard that is very basic, or a pair of tights that have ripped. These are kept just in case something is forgotten so they have a backup.

  • Next is hair stuff. The most common things to keep on hand are bobby pins, hair bands, a brush, comb, hair nets and hairspray. You can also keep headbands, scrunchies, or other fun stuff.

  • The most important to me personally is deodorant. Whether it’s an offhand day when I forget to put it on completely or a day when my class or classes are more intense then usual, it’s always nice to have some just in case.

  • Some stretching tools such as a theraband, plumband, rollors, or ball are nice to prepare for class. 

Hygiene/Injury

  • Some people like to have a towel to wipe off sweat during class, especially when partnering.

  • Having some kind of sports tape is always nice in case of injury. Having a band aid or two can also come in handy.

  • Especially if you have to eat while at dance, it’s always important to have some hand sanitizer packed.

  • Toenail clippers are important to keep in your dance bag, especially if you do pointe. Having toenails that are too long can not only be painful, but also dangerous.

Just In Case

  • Some people would recommend having some clear nail polish in case of a hole in your tights.

  • Having some thread and needle for repairing pointe shoes can certainly come in handy if your elastic or ribbons detach!

Extras

  • Definitely not a priority, but a pair of socks (especially fuzzy socks) are fun to have on those chilly winter days, especially if you have breaks between class times.

  • Having a book or something else you enjoy doing is always nice if you have some downtime.

  • Scissors are great to have... I can’t count how many times one of my dance friends asks for them because of a loose string, thick toe tape, etc.

  • For those who don’t have their phones completely charged 24/7, I recommend having a phone charger.

  • This one is another extra, but if you forgot to brush your teeth or had some onions before class, it might be nice to be able to pop a mint out of your bag. ;)




Altogether I feel like this is a pretty good list, but if I come up with any more ideas I will update this post. Please comment below if you have any additional ideas!


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