Items You Must Have in Your Dance Bag

 Dancers use their bodies as instruments. In order to dance securely and comfortably, it may be necessary to purchase additional things. Ballet class is the last place you want to be if your shoelace comes undone or you scratch your knee. Dancing takes a lot of gear since the body itself is your instrument, and that's why so many dancers carry about such humongous luggage. Every dancer relies on their dance bag's necessities. What should every dancer know while packing their personalised dance bags?  What other items should I have in my dancing backpack, except ballet shoes? There is nothing worse than being on a major job and not having the tools you need, like a plumber who doesn't have the correct wrench. Your dance backpack should have everything you'll need to be safe, comfortable, and effective in your dance or movement practice. 

1. A pair of dancing shoes: It's a wide range of different kinds! It is also crucial to have a selection of shoes before an audition. If you're a tap or pointe dancer, don't forget to take a pair of pointe shoes in addition to your ballet shoes. What type of dance you'll have to do is a complete surprise. You may be asked to perform in a manner that wasn't explicitly stated in the audition announcement, particularly if your résumé shows that you are capable of doing so. Ladies, don't forget to bring a heel with you at all times.

2. Tights and a leotard: Regardless of whether or whether not you arrive to ballet class fully dressed, you should always bring an extra leotard and a pair of tights. If you wear tights, you never know what is going to happen! Always have an extra pair of shoes on available in case you need them. 

3. Bobby Pins, Hair Elastics and Hairspray: There is nothing more frustrating than frantically searching the dance studio for bobby pins before a lesson. Hair products should always be kept separate from the rest of your dance gear in your dancing bag. Ensure that you always have a supply of hair elastics, bobby pins, hair spray, dry shampoo, a hair scrunchie, and a large clip on hand. 

4. For hygiene reasons: Dance is a physically demanding exercise, and as a result, one may expect to sweat a lot. The last thing you want to deal with during a competition or audition is body odour, therefore it's essential to have anti-odor products on hand. As you're on the go, it's a good idea to have some of these essentials handy in a girls dance bag:

l  Deodorant

l  Towel

l  Perfume/cologne

l  Products that make your breath smell better

l  Toothpaste with a brush

l  Tampons

l  Sanitizer for hands

l  Chapstick

 

5. Healthy Snacks: On lengthy days of lessons and rehearsals, most dancers will stock up on nutritious foods to keep their bodies fueled. Dancing continuously for 30 minutes has been shown to result in calorie burn rates of 200-400 per hour. Many dancers have their go-to healthy meals that keep them energised but don't weigh them down, which is important for their performance. You may consume granola bars, fruit, veggies, raw nuts, and nuts in any combination you choose.

6. Sewing Equipment

Any dancer should have a sewing kit on hand. In addition to learning how to stitch their own ballet and pointe shoes, dancers should also learn how to patch holes and repair straps on their leotards. A seam ripper, needles, thread (pink, white, and black), sewing scissors, additional elastic, and ribbon should all be in your sewing kit (if you have pointe shoes). Make sure to use an adult's supervision when you burn the end of your pointe shoe ribbon to prevent it from fraying! 

7. Water bottle: As a dancer, ballet is both physically and mentally demanding. Stay hydrated by bringing a water bottle to class. Store your water bottle in your dancing bag to avoid spills. You won't lose it, and you can fill it up at any water fountain. 

8. Warmers: To keep their muscles warm, many dancers like to go to class with a choice of additional clothes to wear over their leotard and tights. In addition to the items listed above, you'll want to bring along leg warmers, boots, a sweater, and an additional pair of shorts or skirts. 

9. First-Aid Supplies

It's a good idea to include a little first aid kit in your personalised dance bags, much as your hair kit. There is everything you need right there in case you are injured in class or need to get your toes ready for pointe shoes. Band-aids, bandages, antibiotic ointment, nail cutters (for long toenails!), hand sanitizer, and even pads or tampons may be tucked away in the bottom of your dancing bag for an emergency supply. What if you need it at some point in the future?

 10. Mints and Fresheners: In order to be considerate of your coworkers and provide a positive first impression on everybody you meet during an audition, it's important to dress professionally. 

11. A razor: In case you need to change into a different kind of leotard or tights at the last minute or for touch-ups. 

12. Make-up case: To fix streaks, smudges, and the like after class or practise, or during an audition when you need to reapply makeup.

 

13. Theraband: Keep a theraband in your dancing bag for convenience. Warming up before class is easy with the theraband exercises. Besides foot workouts and stretching, therabands may be used on other regions of the body.

 Conclusion

For maximum convenience, it is crucial that you carry a well-stocked and organised dance bag at all times. Each person's carry-on luggage will have a somewhat varied assortment of stuff based on their own preferences and demands. As a general guideline, we've put up a list of some of the most important items for dancers. Despite the length of this list, you'll be delighted to have these items in your girls dance bag. You'll always have what you need and won't have to worry about running out.