Dear Daisy,
I recently decided that I am in need of a bag of essential items, to take with me when I go somewhere to perform, and was wondering if you have a list of packable “can’t live with-outs?”
– Prepared
Dear Prepared,
Yes, absolutely, I have a handy little bag of essential items I take with me to every show. Here is a quick run-down of what I stow in my bag when I go out to dance:
Costume Emergency items:
– Static Guard (a must have if you use chiffon or silk)
– Clear Nail Polish (great for stopping fraying or runs in knit fabrics)
– Safety Pins, large and small (we all know what these are for)
– Clear Bra Straps (backups in case one of mine ever breaks)
– Mini sewing kit (including button thread and mini scissors)
Personal Emergency items:
– Cover-up (a veil can work in a pinch if you don’t have an actual cover-up)
– Hand Mirror
– Towel
– Foot Undies (in case of carpet or rubber flooring)
– Makeup (for touch ups, including eyelash glue and lipstick)
– Bobby pins and hair spray (for those emergency hair moments)
– Pain killer
– Granola Bar or protein shake (for when the adrenaline starts to wear off)
– Water Bottle (I like the refillable kind so I always have something to drink)
– Back up copy of music (in case of technical difficulties)
I like to keep most of these items packed into a dance bag that I can grab and go, knowing I have everything I need without the stress of having to pack every time I perform.
For me performing should be as fun and stress free as possible and with a little pre-planning your show day can run smoothly allowing you to forget the little things and dance to your full potential.
– Daisy
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