Dance Mom Approved: My Favorite Dance Essentials

Dance Mom Approved: My Favorite Dance Essentials

✨THE LIST

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If there's one thing I've learned over the past few years, it's that dance competitions always come with surprises!

As a custom costume designer, I've spent years helping dancers shine on stage. But now, as a third-year dance mom, I've gained a whole new appreciation for everything that happens behind the scenes. From early mornings and long competition days to quick costume fixes backstage, I've learned that being prepared can make all the difference.

I've spent countless hours finding products that actually work—items that make competition weekends smoother, help protect your investment in your costumes, and keep dancers looking their very best. To make it easier for other dance families, I've gathered many of my favorites into my Amazon Storefront.

Whether you're a first-time dance mom or a seasoned competition veteran, I hope these recommendations help make your weekends just a little less stressful.

✨ Costume Care Essentials

Custom costumes are an investment, and taking care of them helps them stay beautiful all season long.

These are a few items I never leave home without:

  • Garment bags

  • Lint rollers

  • Travel steamers

  • Fabric-safe stain remover

  • Safety pins

  • Small sewing kit

  • Clear elastic

  • Fashion tape

Trust me—I've used almost every one of these at least once during a competition weekend!

Shop my favorite Costume Care Essentials here!

💎 Backstage Emergency Kit

Every dance mom needs an emergency kit.

Mine always includes:

  • Extra rhinestones

  • Professional fabric glue

  • Crystal pickup tool

  • Tweezers

  • Small scissors

  • Hooks and eyes

  • Needle and thread

  • Baby wipes

These little supplies have saved more costumes than I can count.

Browse my Backstage Emergency Favorites here!

💇 Hair Must-Haves

We've all been there—one loose bun five minutes before going on stage!

These are the hair products I always keep packed:

  • Bobby pins

  • Hair nets

  • Hair elastics

  • Strong hold hairspray

  • Hair gel

  • Edge brush

  • Fine-tooth comb

Having extras is never a bad idea!

Shop my Competition Hair Favorites here!

🩰 Dance Bag Essentials

There are a few things that never leave my daughter's dance bag.

Some of our favorites include:

  • Extra tights

  • Performance makeup

  • Makeup remover wipes

  • Portable charger

  • Water bottle

  • Healthy snacks

  • Deodorant

  • Shoe bags

  • Bandages

  • Pain relief patches

  • Reusable ice packs

The more prepared you are, the less you have to worry about when it's time to perform.

See everything I recommend for dance bags here!

❤️ From One Dance Mom to Another

Whether I'm designing a custom costume in my studio or cheering from the audience with a coffee in one hand and a garment bag over my shoulder, I'm always looking for ways to make dance life a little easier.

If these recommendations save you even one stressful moment backstage, then sharing them is worth it.

Thank you for supporting my small business by shopping through my Amazon Storefront. It truly means so much and helps me continue sharing helpful resources with our amazing dance community.

Wishing you a season full of confidence, unforgettable performances, and lots of happy memories.

With love,

Kirstin Davis
Owner & Designer, Kirstin Davis Design LLC
Proud Third-Year Dance Mom 🤍

Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use, love, or would confidently recommend to fellow dance families.

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