7 Items You Need to Carry in Your Dance Bag

As we get ready for the new dance year it is time to start getting your dance bags back out and reorganizing them. Check out these seven items that every dancer must carry in their dance bag at all times!

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It is always important to have all of the essentials you will need for class inside your dance bag at all times. However, sometimes it can be hard to know what those essentials are and what should always be in your bag for class and rehearsal. That is why we have curated this simple list of the items to ALWAYS have with you in your dance bag.

This list will give you a basic rundown of the essential items such as dance clothing, shoes, and emergency supplies you should always carry in your dance bag.

After reading this post you will be the most prepared dancer when you return to class with the essentials packed inside your bag.

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Dance Bag Essentials

1. Emergency/First Aid Kit

This item is a MUST for every dancer. An emergency kit with bandages, tape, and other items you would find in a first-aid kit should always have a place in your dance bag for everyday use and dance wear and tear. a

2. Dance Clothing

This essential is pretty obvious but having extra dance clothes is important. It will never hurt to have an extra leotard and tights or shirt and tights inside your bag. This will help in case of spills, sweat, stains, or any other issue that may arise.

3. Personal Hygiene Essentials

Keeping all the necessary personal hygiene items in your dance bag can save your life. This includes deodorant, body spray, sweat towels, and all other necessary items to keep you fresh during rehearsal or class.

If you’re short on space or don’t want to put a large or regular sized items in your bag, be sure to check out the travel section of toiletries at the store. The small size of travel items is perfect to fit inside your bag for on the go and rehearsal hygiene!

4. Snacks

Having some extra snacks inside your dance bag will save your life during long rehearsals or class days. Be sure to stock up on granola and protein bars, fruit cups, nuts, and any snack that will keep you fueled for dancing!

5. Hair Essentials

Always keep a stash of the hair supplies you’ll need to keep your hair ready for class in your bag. The basics of this will probably include hair pins, a small hair brush, hair ties, gel or hair spray, and hair nets.

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6. Water Bottle

No dance can live without a water bottle for hydration in dance class. A water bottle is not only a dance essential but also an essential for life. That is why this list would be incomplete without it! Be sure to always have a good, leak-proof water bottle by your side at all times for dance.

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7. DANCE SHOES!

Finally, the most important dance bag essential of all, YOUR DANCE SHOES! Be sure to have your dance shoes with you for class inside your dance bag at all times. You also never know if or when you’ll have the chance to practice during some down time at the dance studio so it is best to keep all shoes with you at all times.

A great way to keep your dance shoes organized is by using a mesh bag inside your larger dance bag. This will make your life SO much easier by keeping each pair of shoes together and ready for dancing!

Finally Choose a Dance Bag

Check out our top selection of dance bags made just for you below! These bags are perfect for every type of dancer and will keep your things organized!