10 Must-Have Dance Products Every Dancer Should Own

You might be thinking “Street shoes? I thought this post would include dance shoes.” Well think again. 

The majority of dancers are on their feet and active nearly 24/7 which can cause some mild discomfort or even injuries in the long run. Sometimes, these problems are actually aggravated or caused by unsupportive street shoes. 

Investing in a pair of supportive walking or running shoes is 1000% worth it to reduce dance discomfort even if you won’t be using these shoes in dance class. 

I highly recommend visiting a shoe store where you can try shoes in-person and get your foot sized for the best fitting shoes. Stores like Fleet Feet or Dick’s Sporting Goods are usually the best for finding a wide variety of shoes. They can also provide you with information on the best supportive shoes with features such as shock absorption, arch support, and cushioning.

Some of The Best Places to Find Great Street Shoes:

• Zappos
• Shoe Carnival
• Sierra Trading Post
• Dicks Sporting Goods
• Fleet Feet
• Amazon

Check out these links for a few different, highly supportive shoes I recommend for maximum comfort for dancers

When you find a good pair of supportive street shoes for your everyday activities your feet and legs will definitely feel better when you’re dancing.  

Hydrate or die-drate, am I right? Dancers certainly know the importance of proper hydration and typically the best way to do that is by using a large water bottle. A good dance water bottle is something one certainly can not live without.

I highly recommend a 24 oz sized bottle at the minimum is typically best. Most dancers prefer to carry one with a spout or straw than an open mouth lid. 

Best Places to Find Dance Water Bottles:

• T.J Maxx
• Marshalls
• Target
• Amazon

Check out some of the best water bottle options at these links below!

Every dancer knows the importance of good warm up clothes. Having lots of options of warm up clothing also helps dancers layer up throughout the year. 

Best Places to Find a Variety of Great Dance Warm Up Clothes:

• Dancewear Solutions
• Aerie
• Target
• Amazon
• Old Navy 
• Discount Dance
• Dancewear Corner
• Walmart
• T.J. Maxx

Check out this list of items that make THE BEST dance warm ups and their corresponding links for purchasing options!

Hair for dance is complicated because very few dancers have the same hair concerns, length, and texture. Therefore recommending hair products and providing the MUST-HAVE hair products for dancers is impossible for me to do while still remaining inclusive. For this list, I’ve decided to make a general list of products that are less specific to hair type and usable for all sorts of dance occasions. 

Best Places to Find these Dance Hair Products and More:

• Amazon
• Sally Beauty Supply
• Ulta
• Target
• Walmart

The number one thing that dancers of all different hair types I know of use is a spray bottle of water. Even some of the male dancers I know keep this in their bag to better pull their hair back and style it for performances and class. 

My absolute FAVORITE spray water bottle is any continuous mist spray bottle. They make styling hair so much easier and less messy because obviously you don’t want to soak your dance clothes or costumes in the process. 

Spray Water Bottle on Amazon

Every dancer, regardless of hair type, should own a variety of hair clips and pins for styling and putting up their hair. A lot of these are available in large quantities at your local dollar store too! If you want an easy to use kit check out some of these options on Amazon. 

Bloch Hair Accessories Kit- They come in multiple hair colors too

Swpeet 360 piece hair pin kit with case

Metal Hair Snap Clips

Clips work great for those with bangs or shorter hair to keep it out of your face when you are dancing. 

Here are a few more options just for you!

Having a good brush or comb to do your dance hair will make your life so much easier. Any regular brush that you normally use in your hair will work. You might also want a comb or soft bristle brush if you are slicking your hair back or doing a specific style. 

Check out some of these links for more great brushes and combs:

Wet Brush on Amazon

Soft Bristle Styling Brush for All Hair Types

Smoothing Comb/Teasing Brush

Conair 12-pack of Combs

Again, when it comes to dance hair products everyone’s hair is different so use what is best for you and share with those that might need help!

In order to keep all of your dance products organized and stay prepared you will obviously need a dance bag. Everyone has different dance bag needs based on how much you dance and what styles you do. Therefore your dance bag will need to reflect those. 

Sometimes if you look at options for diaper bags and gym bags you will find the perfect dance bag! These types of bags are known for having lots of pockets and storage space for clothes, accessories, and other dancer essentials. 

Places to Find a Variety of Dance Bag Styles, Sizes, and Options: 

• T.J. Maxx
• Marshalls
• Vera Bradley
• Discount Dance
• Dicks Sporting Goods

Here are some of the options we recommend:

This might seem a little weird compared to the recent products but having a tennis or golf ball in your dance bag is so simple yet helpful. They can help you roll out tight muscles, warm up, and are usable for some Pilates/conditioning exercises. Plus they take up way less space compared to a foam or muscle roller. 

Here are a few places you can find Tennis, Golf, or small Pilates balls:

• Marshalls
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Amazon

This is something that you might not use a ton if you don’t have to sew pointe shoes. However, a sewing kit can be super handy for any performance or outfit emergencies. 

The best way to get a sewing kit is to put it together yourself based on what you need as a dancer. 

If you just need a simple emergency sewing kit you can find one as these places: 

• Dollar Tree
• Dollar General
• Walmart

If you want some extra, specific dance sewing items that might be helpful here are some of the materials I recommend adding to your sewing kit: 

• Embroidery Thread – It is super strong and helpful for all types of dance sewing needs
• For Darning Pointe Shoes- A Curved Needle
• A Pack of Assorted Needles
• A Thimble 
• Scissors
• Extra Pointe Shoe Ribbons
• Shoe Elastic
• Super Glue
• Screwdriver for tap shoes