Anna's Dance Bag Reveal!
Hello everyone! Today, I am going to share some of the things that I keep in my dance bag, as well as some tips and tricks for organization, and prolonging the life of your dance gear!
I keep all of the pointe shoes that I am currently using at home in a large mesh bag, but in my dance bag I keep one pair in a smaller mesh bag so there is more space for other items. It's great to keep your pointe shoes (as well as their accessories) in mesh because it allows them to cool off and dry out after being danced in so that they don’t get smelly and gross.
I always keep ballet slippers and half soles in my bag no matter the occasion because they are fairly versatile in terms of dance shoes. To keep the pairs from getting separated in the black hole that is my dance bag, I like to pull them through each other’s elastics.
I currently have character shoes in my bag right now because I’ve been rehearsing a piece in heels. If I’m doing a musical they are also in my bag, but normally I leave them at home in a little basket I have in my room for extra dance shoes so they don’t end up being dead weight in my dance bag.
My Apolla Shocks are also a current must have in my bag! I use them for contemporary and teaching mostly, but they are great for almost any style of dance. To keep them from getting lost, I tuck the end of one into the other.
I also always keep a store of myofascial release tools in my bag in case I ever have sore muscles that need rolling out. I find that I mainly need to roll out my feet, back, hip flexors, calves, and Achilles, so the stuff I keep in my bag is mainly for that!
Naturally, I also keep some emergency supplies in my bag: band aids, Neosporin, nail clippers and more!
Lastly, to stay organized I like to put my things in layers: the bottom being stuff I don't need right away and the top being things I have to grab at a moments notice. I also like to keep my pointe shoes at the very top so that they can get as much air as possible!
Thanks for reading! I’d love to hear from you—what’s in your dance bag, and how do you like to stay organized? Comment below, or share via Facebook or Instagram!
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