Thursday, September 2, 2010

Dance Competitions: What to Bring to Survive the Day

The dance competition season is in full swing and while our young performers are thrilled and longing to take the stage, dance moms and dads are busy pulling our hair out. Each competition brings the hectic rehearsal times and the constant dilemma of what to bring to the dance competition, there are instances that you feel as if you could be preparing for a excursion across the country and always turn out failing to remember a little something really important. Follow this advice to make certain that you have exactly what your kid requires the day of the competition.



The Basics: Collect the obvious stuff first, as these are the pieces that you are most likely to leave behind as you focus on the smaller details. The dance competition basics change from dance studio to dance studio, but these are the across the board necessities.


Dance Costumes


Dance Tights (a few of each color needed)


Dance Shoes for Routines


Jewelry (only if part of costume)


Advanced: These are the pieces that you obsess about and still forget. As your dancer gets older, the list will grow longer, but this is a good place to start.


Hair Brush and Comb


Extra Hair Pins


Extra Hair Nets


Hair Spray


Hair Gel


Extra Elastic Hair Bands


Stage Make-up


Parent Essentials: These include the items that will assist you through the tension filled day. I strongly recommend these objects to be included in any dance parent's strategy.


Coloring Books and Crayons-Excellent for occupying small children between shows


Bandages- Clear bandages for blisters


Snacks for you and your dancer


Bottled water for your child (safe drink when dressed in costumes)


Wet Wipes-Perfect to fix make-up smears and to wash little fingers after snacks


Sewing Kit for quick costume repairs


Safety Pins for even quicker costume repairs


Oversized Shirt for little children-Dressing rooms are crowded and sometimes it is less difficult to change little children under a large T-Shirt.


Nail Clippers


Camera-nearly all competitions have policies about photography, but you’ll want candid shots backstage.

Try to arrange these items into different bags; doing this will prevent you from having to rumage through so many things to locate what you desire. Consider using one bag for hair and cosmetic items, another for snacks and amusements, and place costumes in an actual garment bag.

On the day of the dance competition, remember to bring the most crucial item: Patience. Your dancer will be excited, but that can quickly give way to nerves. Be calm and bear in mind that these performances are intended to be for your dancer's enjoyment, do not let your anxiety level spoil it. Be reassuring and cheer your dancer on, with any luck , you’ll have to prepare for this experience a number of times!

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