Looking for the PERFECT holiday gift ideas for dancers? Well look no further because this post has got you covered with all the best gifts that every dancers wants this holiday season. Maybe you’ll even find some ideas for your own wishlist!
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It’s that time of year again! The holidays are probably my favorite time of year as a dancer. Not only because of performances but also because I get to share some of my favorite gift ideas with you!
This year I’ve got you covered with all the best unique holiday gift ideas for dancers. You’ll find the best practical holiday gift ideas for dancers, stocking stuffer gift ideas for dancers, self care gift ideas for dancers, and more!
After reading this post you will have some amazing holiday gift ideas to add to your own wishlist as a dancer or gift to the dancer in your life!
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Table of Contents
Practical Holiday Gift Ideas for Dancers
Self Care & Beauty Holiday Gift Ideas for Dancers
Higher End and Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Dancers
Stocking Stuffer Holiday Gifts for Dancers
Part 1: Practical & Essential Holiday Gift Ideas for Dancers
This first section features the most practical gift ideas for dancers including dance clothing, warm ups, shoes, training essentials, and more!
Here you’ll find a bunch of holiday gift ideas for dancers that they are sure to use in and out of the dance studio.
Dance Warm Up Gift Ideas
Some of the best gifts that are on every dancers’ holiday wishlist are dance warm ups. And I’m telling you, any sort of cute warm up clothing item or accessories will definitely be used year round for countless dance classes and rehearsals.
Warm Up Boots
Warm up boots are always a solid dancer gift idea that dancers from all backgrounds and ages are sure to love. I love how many different styles Bloch has to offer like the ones above.
Sweaters and Dance Jackets
Every dancer needs a great jacket to stay warm and stylish in and out of the dance studio. A great dance jacket would be a great gift for any dancer this holiday season.
Check out some of the best jackets and dance sweaters below to choose from!
I love this trendy Scuba hoodie from Lululemon, especially because it comes in a lot of cute colors!
Bloch has so many trendy warm ups out there now, and you can’t go wrong with a good oversized hoodie like this!
Warm Up Pants
I LOVE good warm up pants because they are gold for dance rehearsal warm ups and keeping warm in the cold months. Every dancer I know that has them LOVES them which is why they will make a great holiday gift idea that is probably on every dancers’ wishlist.
Socks and Leg warmers
I don’t know a single dancer that doesn’t appreciate a good pair of socks or leg warmers. They make great stocking stuffers or secret Santa gifts for dancers too!
Dance Studio Essential Gift Ideas
This section of holiday gift ideas for dancers are some practical dance studio essentials like dance bags, dance shoes, and dance training tools.
Trendy Dance Bags
It feels like dance backpacks are really having a moment right now which will definitely make them some of the best holiday gifts for dancers.
Check out some super trendy dance bag options below that would be the most perfect holiday gift ideas for any dancer this year.
Every dancer needs a great dance tote for rehearsals and going to the theatre!
I love being able to find a dance bag in a new exciting color, just like this one!
Training Tools
If you are a dancer that really wants to commit to your training in and out of the dance studio you probably have some dance training tools like these on your holiday wishlist. Add some of these tools to your own wishlist or gift them to your favorite dancer to help them commit to growing as a dancer in so many different ways.
Check out some additional dance training tools perfect for all types of dancers below!
Every dancer needs a good foot roller like this to help aid recovery in and out of the studio!
Dance Shoes
If you’re a serious dancer, you can never have too many spare dance shoes. Just make sure you get their size right. If you are worried about sizing, maybe try gifting a dance shoe “voucher” or gift card to let the dancer in your life pick out the dance shoes they want.
Dance Socks
Dance socks are used by so many dancers now for contemporary and lyrical classes making them an essential for many dancers now. So why not add them to this dancer gift guide!
There are so many styles to choose from like the pink ones above perfect for any dancer this holiday season.
Dance Clothing
Dance clothing is one of the best holiday gift ideas for dancers so you can’t go wrong with some great dancewear and dance clothing as a gift for dancers!
Check out some of the best dance clothing gift ideas to choose from below:
Every dancer I know (myself included) Loves these dance studio pants from Lululemon, making them an incredible holiday gift idea!
A trendy skirt is just the perfect accessory for every dancer in ballet class!
These leggings from Lululemon are adored by every dancer I know. Help them add a great set to their collection this holiday season!
Dance Water Bottle
There are so many great trendy water bottles out there and dancers can never hydrate too much. That’s why you can’t go wrong with a cute water bottle like the one above for a dancer holiday gift idea.
Bonus points if you add it to a gift basket with hydration packets and other rehearsal fueling treats!
Part 2: Self Care & Beauty Holiday Gift Ideas for Dancers
Every dancer needs to prioritize their self care year round, plus who doesn’t love having a little fun with some makeup and beauty products too!
This section is full of the best self care and beauty holiday gift ideas for dancers they’ll love year round outside of the dance studio.
Self Care and Recovery Gift Ideas for Dancers
Dancers need to constantly take care of their bodies and luckily there are some great gifts out there to help them do just that! This section has the best self care and recovery based gift ideas for dancers to use year round for rehearsals, classes, intensives, and performances.
Epsom Salts
Epsom salts are a holy grail recovery essential for dancers. They help us relax and recover our entire body after a long performance or rehearsal.
They are a great, simple gift idea for dancers wanting to relax and recover this holiday season.
Heating Pad
I love a good heating pad for my dance recovery phases or just to stay warm in bed during the winter months. There are some great heating pads like the ones above to choose from as your dancer gifts this holiday season.
Spa Kit
This is a great gift where you can bring together a bunch of self care products for dancers and put them in a gift basket.
Check out some of the linked products below to add to a dancer spa kit gift!
Weighted eye masks have been super trendy recently which makes them a great item to add to a dancer spa kit. Check out this lavender scented one from Kitsch!
Help your skin relax with this amazing ice roller from Kitsch! I know this will be great for dancers year round that want to prioritize their skin care!
Hair and Beauty Gift Ideas for Dancers
Almost every dancer I know (including myself) cannot get enough makeup and hair accessories which is why these gifts are great for the holiday season to help them stock up on the essentials.
In this part of this section you’ll find the best hair and beauty holiday gift ideas for dancers.
Dance Hair Kit and Accessories
Every dancer needs a reliable hair kit for dance class, which is why kits like the one listed above make perfect holiday gifts and stocking stuffers for dancers.
Another great gift for dancers to keep their bobby pins and hair accessories organized are hair pin collectors like these!
Every dancer needs a great hair brush like this for dance class, performances, and just on the go!
Dance Makeup Essentials and Kit
During the holiday season there are a lot of great makeup kits out there that are perfect for dancers to add to their collection, like some of the items above.
If you want to DIY your dancer holiday gifts with a makeup kit some essentials you might include are
- Eye shadow palettes
- Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner
- Waterproof Mascara
- Setting Spray – This one is my new Holy grail long-lasting spray
- Blush
- Lipstick
- Highlighter
Check out some of these great makeup gifts for dancers
When it comes to removing your makeup, you can’t go wrong with THE Makeup Eraser. And this set is perfect for a dancer gift because it is dancer themed!
I love a good makeup gift set and Benefit has some of the best options like these to choose from!
This is one of my personal favorite eyeshadow palettes EVER and I know it would be the perfect holiday gift for the dancer in your life.
Skin and Body Care
Finally, (at least for this section) you can’t go wrong with some great skin and body care gifts for dancers.
I’ve already featured some of my favorites in other sections but here are some more great skin and body care gifts for dancers!
And if you’re looking for a place to find some incredible dance gifts in every category be sure to check out Covet Dance! They’ve got the cutest, trendy products to help dancers with self care in and out of the studio!
Here are some of my favorite body and skin care holiday gifts ideas for dancers this holiday season
This product has changed my life and really helps so much in and out of the studio. I know it would be a great gift for a dancer dealing with sweaty dance days!
This is another great affordable favorite of mine and the smell is perfect for the holiday season!
Every dancer needs to keep their body clean because we all roll on the floor a lot. I love these exfoliating gloves from Kitsch because they will remove all the dirt and dead skin when you need to.
Part 3: Splurge-Worthy and Professional Picks
If you want to choose from some more memorable dance gift ideas, this section is full of the best splurge-worthy and most memorable dancer gifts including dance jewelry, performance tickets, decor, and more!
Personalized and Keepsake Dancer Gifts
Make a dancer holiday gift that much more special by customizing it as a keepsake or personalized item. You can even make some of these yourself as a DIY gift for dancers!
Dance Necklace and Jewelry
Who doesn’t love some nice dance jewelry? This is a great gift you can also customize with a name, year, and more to make this dance gift that much more special.
Dance Journal or Diary
A dance journal is a great way to help the dancer in your life (or yourself) commit to their goals and mental health in the new year after the holidays. This is always one of my favorite gifts to receive as a dancer!
Personalized Art or Photography
I love finding great dance decor to add to my room and home all the time. And almost every dancer I know also LOVES dance decor. Check out some great dance decor for holiday gifts.
And what is great about some options is if you don’t know what type of decor to gift, some decor designs you can pick out as digital downloads to decide how to print them out later!
Higher End Dance Gift Ideas
These gifts might be a little higher end but they are perfect gift ideas if you want to create more memories for the dancer in your life or let them pick out their own gift too!
Tickets to a Dance Show or Performance
This is a great way to create a powerful memory for a dancer. Get them tickets to a dance show, ballet, or musical as a gift!
This way the memories can last forever with pictures and they are sure to leave inspired on their dance journey.
Dance Class Pass
Let them go to their favorite dance class for free or let them try out a new dance class in their town with a dance class pass or by paying for some dance lessons.
If you’re looking for where to start with a gift like this check local studio offerings or if you live in a larger city, check out the Mind Body app for ideas.
Dancewear or Store Gift Certificates
I don’t know what dancer wouldn’t appreciate being able to do their own shopping for a special dance gift. That’s why a dance store gift certificate is a great holiday gift idea for dancers.
If you have a local dance store, I recommend seeing if they have gift certificate options to make the gift that much more special.
Part 4: Small Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for Dancers
Stocking Stuffer Gifts for Dancers
This section is full of all the best stocking stuffer holiday gifts for dancers, because sometimes the best gifts come in small packages!
Key Chains
The dance shoe or dancer keychain is a great gift they can add to a dance bag or personal keychain and show off some of their dancer style!
Stickers
Because you can never have too many stickers for your laptop or water bottle!
More Gift Ideas for Dancers
In case you don’t already have enough holiday gift ideas for dancers, I’ve got even more gift guides linked below for your to check out!
Gift Ideas for the Whole Dance Team
Unique Dance Performance Gifts
Before You Go
I hope you’ve found some amazing holiday gift ideas for dancers for either your own wishlist or to gift to a dancer in your life.
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