Your Complete Competition Checklist!
Here is, I believe, the most complete list of EVERYTHING dancers/cheerleaders need for competition weekends. I have polled dance moms, dancers, cheerleaders, teachers, and perused websites to create THE list of lists. Print it out - email it to your friends, moms, and dance teacher/cheer coach! If you can think of anything I have forgotten…please comment so I can keep adding.
You might want to have these items delegated and contributed to a “studio/team competition kit” by each family rather than every single family bringing every single item. Do whatever works best for your competitive group as decided by the studio owner / director / cheer coach.
MAKEUP – Makeup look as determined by studio owner / director / cheer coach. All dance makeup products should be water-resistant, highly pigmented, and long-lasting.
· Foundation & any application tools (sponge, foundation brush, etc)
· Black Water-resistant mascara
· Black Waterproof Liquid Liner
· White Highlighter Eye Pencil
· Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive – DUO is the BEST!
· Mineral Lip Stick – healthiest option for long lasting performance color
· Makeup Brushes – lip, thin eyeliner, 2 eye shadow brushes (1 for dark colors/1 for light colors), blush, complexion/large powder, brow comb/brush
· Makeup Sponges
· Any glitter or shimmer items as determined by studio owner / competition director
· If using JAM cosmetics, include a small dropper bottle of water in your makeup kit so you can turn your black eye shadow into a water-resistant, smudge-resistant eyeliner
BEAUTY AIDS
· Makeup Remover Wipes – I love Ponds Makeup Remover/Cleanser Wipes!
· Tweezers – Tweezerman is the BEST!
· Razor and shaving cream (or electric razor, just in case someone forgot to shave)
· Baby Powder
· Vaseline
· Cotton Pads
· Q-tips
· Kleenex/Tissues
· Nail polish remover
· Clear Nail polish
· Nail clippers/nail file
· Clear, gel deodorant
· Skincare products (Cetaphil waterless cleanser & moisturizer is great for young, sensitive skin!)
· Hand, Feet, & Body Moisturizer
HAIR PRODUCTS
· Spray bottle of water
· Hair Gel
· Hairspray
· Hairnets
· Hair Pins/Bobby Pins
· Comb/Brush
· Hair dryer/curling iron, etc (if necessary)
· Any required hair pieces/hair jewelry/hair glitter
COSTUME STUFF
· All costumes - Head/Arm/Leg/Body pieces
· Jewelry
· Any individual props you are responsible for
· Mini Sewing Kit – includes needles, safety pins, scissors
· Thread that matches all costumes
· Static Guard
· Lint Brush
· Hot-glue or superglue
· Double sided tape
· Body adhesive
· Spare clear and tan bra straps
· Spare pair of tights in appropriate color
· Tide “to go” stick
· Shoe polish in the color of your shoes (tan, black, etc)
· A little extra rosin (if competition will allow – BUT do not use on marley floors!)
FIRST AID
· Children’s and Adult Tylenol/Advil
· Antacid/Pepto-Bismol
· Dramamine
· Handi Wipes
· Clear Band-aids
· Neosporin
· Icy Hot/BioFreeze
· Instant Ice Packs
· Ace bandage (If a dancer/cheerleader needs an ace bandage to perform, cover it in makeup/foundation so that the bandage matches the skin and won’t be as noticeable)
FOOD/DRINK
· Bottled water – try Spring Water instead of “purified water”
· Juice Boxes – try 100% juice
· Granola/power bars
· Fruit – try apples & cheese
· Veggies – try celery & peanut butter
· Mozzarella cheese sticks & crackers
· Trail Mix
· Nuts – Almonds are a very healthy choice
· Raisins
· Popcorn
· Goldfish
MISCELLANEOUS/COMFORT STUFF
· Extra copies of music on CD
· Money for program (usually $10-15 dollars)
· Money for photos, videos and souvenirs
· Pens, highlighters, sharpies
· Notepad
· Pillow
· Blanket
· Towel
· Slipper/slipper socks/flip flops
· Pop up laundry basket
· Warm-ups/Studio Sweatshirt or t-shirt
· Extra underwear, dance clothes
· Teen magazines/madlibs/coloring books/workbooks
· Camera
· New batteries
· iPod
· Gameboy or other handheld game options
· Crayons and pencils
· Screwdriver (for taps)
· Extra tissues to use for toilet paper in case venue runs out
· Extra Sanitary supplies
Ideally, choose hypo-allergenic/non-comedogenic (non-clogging to the pores), talc and paraben-free products that are as naturally derived as possible while being effective. A Dancer’s makeup look must be worn for long periods of time and this can be very hard on the skin, especially if it is sensitive or prone to breakouts. You do not want products that are going to make your skin look and feel horrible at the end of a performance weekend. There is nothing that can make you more self-conscious than irritated, reddened skin or an acne covered face.
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About the Author
Jessica Dupont is a former Professional NYC Dancer and Makeup Artist. She owns JAM cosmetics, which is a line of ULTIMATE performance cosmetics for dancers and cheerleaders. JAM specializes in dance makeup, cheer makeup and is known for their beautiful half lashes and step-by-step video tutorials.
Find out 4 secrets the pro’s use AND 3 things you NEED TO KNOW to look gorgeous and stand out from the crowd, by getting Jessica’s free dance makeup e-Guide NOW at www.JAMcosmetics.net.
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