The Official "Everything I Need For Competition" List

JAMcosmetics | Jan 13, 2009 | there are 11 comments

Hey Everyone, this is our gift to you, from JAM cosmetics, for a Happy and Successful 2009 Competition Year!

It took a while to complete. However...here is, I think, the most complete list of EVERYTHING you will need for competition weekends! I have polled dance moms, dancers, teachers, retailers, and perused websites to create THE list of lists. Print it out for yourself, your studio, your dancers. Email it to your friends, moms, and dance teachers.

A great idea might be to have these items delegated out by category and contributed to a "studio competition kit" by each family. This may be more cost effective than every single family bringing every single item themselves...BUT do whatever works best for your studio as decided by the studio owner/director.

Check it out...

MAKEUP - as determined by studio owner/director (Of course, JAM cosmetics Dance Makeup Kits fit your competition makeup needs perfectly!)

_ Foundation
_ Translucent Loose Powder
_ Foundation Brush
_ Eye Shadows (highlight,contour, & contrast)
_ Blush (for contour & color)
_ Black Water-Resistant Mascara
_ Black Waterproof Liquid Liner
_ White Hightlighter Pencil
_ 2 pairs of false lashes (just in case!)
_ Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive (DUO is the BEST!)
_ Lip Pencil
_ Lip Stick
_ Any glitter/shimmer as determined by director
_ Makeup Brushes (Lip, Eyeliner, Eye Shadow, Blush, Large Powder, Brow Comb/Brush - JAM cosmetics 7 pc Brush Kit $35.00)

BEAUTY AIDS

_ Skin Cleanser/Toner/Moisturizer
_ Makeup Remover Pads (I love POND's!)
_ Tweezers (Tweezerman is the BEST!)
_ Razor and shaving cream
_ Baby Powder
_ Body Moisturizer (sans mineral oil!)
_ Vaseline
_ Cotton Pads
_ Q-tips
_ Tissues
_ Nail Polish Remover
_ Clear Nail Polish (great for a run in tights)
_ Nail Clippers/Nail File
_ Clear Gel Deodorant/Anti-perspirant

HAIR PRODUCTS

_ Spray bottle with water
_ Hair Gel
_ Hair Spray
_ Hairnets (all colors)
_ Hair pins/Bobby Pins (all colors)
_ Comb/Brush

COSTUME STUFF

_ All Costume Pieces (Head/Arm/Leg/Body pieces)
_ All Jewelry
_ Any Individual Props You Are Responsible For
_ Sewing Kit:
_ Thread that matches all costumes
_ Needles
_ Safety Pins
_ Scissors
_ Static Guard
_ Lint Brush
_ Hand-held Steam Iron
_ Hot Glue Gun/Super glue
_ Double-sided Tape
_ Body Adhesive
_ Spare clear and tan bra straps
_ 2 pairs of tights in appropriate colors
_ Screwdriver (for taps)
_ A little extra rosin (if competition allows)

FIRST AID

_ Clear Band-Aids
_ Neoporin/Polysporin
_ Icy Hot/BioFreeze
_ Children's/Adult Tylenol and/or Advil
_ Dramamine (car sickness - yikes!)
_ Handi Wipes
_ Alcohol Pads
_ Paper Towels
_ Ice Pack
_ Thermacare Pad
_ Ace Bandage
_ Antacid/Pepto-Bismol

FOOD/DRINK

_ Bottle water (Spring Water is best)
_ Juice Boxes (100% Juice)
_ Granola/Powder Bars - (South Beach bars rock!)
_ Fruit (PB & Apples, maybe?)
_ Veggies (Celery & Laughing Cow is yummy!)
_ Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
_ Trail Mix
_ Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Macadamias, etc)
_ Raisins
_ Popcorn
_ Goldfish

MISCELLANEOUS

_ Extra copies of music
_ Money for program (usually $10-15)
_ Money for photos and videos
_ A towel
_ Pens/Pencils
_ Highlighter
_ Notepad
_ Sharpie
_ Camera (charge battery!)
_ New Batteries (just in case)
_ Pillow
_ Blanket
_ Slippers/Slipper Socks/Flip Flops
_ Pop-Up Laundry Basket
_ Studio Sweatshirt or T-Shirt
_ Underwear
_ Dance Clothes
_ Warm Sweats
_ Teen Magazines/Madlibs/Coloring Books, etc
_ Crayons or colored pencils
_ Gameboy or Other Handheld Game Options
_ Extra Toilet Paper (in case venue runs out)
_ Sanitary Supplies for menstruating dancers
__ iPod (Don't forget, you can download JAM cosmetics How-To Makeup Videos on to your iPod!)

Well, there you have it! If you can think of anything I have forgotten...please comment so we can keep adding to the list.

Again, best wishes and warmest regards for a fun and exciting competition season, from JAM cosmetics, the ULTIMATE performance makeup resource for dancers!