DWC Holiday Shopping Guide
By Madison Huizinga, DWC Blog Editor
At last, the gift-giving season is upon us! When it comes to shopping for holiday gifts, an unnecessary amount of stress can easily accrue. What do I get for them? What’s on-trend? Will they like it? Countless questions circle through our brains, making an activity that’s supposed to be festive feel a bit overwhelming. That’s why here at Dancewear Center, we’re making your life a bit easier by giving you our ultimate guide to holiday shopping for your favorite dancers! From stocking stuffers to affordable activewear to luxury leotards, DWC is your one-stop shop for holiday gifts this season. Read on to learn about our top picks that you can get for 30% off at our Small Business Saturday Sale, starting with the more affordable finds and leading into more upscale items.
Once Upon a Dance Books ($)
Once Upon a Dance is a local, woman-led business born during the COVID-19 pandemic (click here to learn more about their founding). The brand, run by Terrel Lefferts, offers movement and dance books for children of all ages. Check out the “Dance-It-Out” series for stories that stimulate young children’s imaginations while giving them guides for movement. The “Dancing Shapes” books make excellent gifts for older elementary-aged children to learn ballet and body awareness in a fun and guided fashion.
Pirouette Planner ($$)
With 2022 coming around the corner, it’s getting close to the time of year when people make resolutions for the new year. The Pirouette Planner is the perfect present for dancers who are eager to set goals for the upcoming year and track their growth. Designed for dancers by dancers, this planner contains guided journaling and goal setting and a monthly coaching section, covering topics like nutrition, audition prep, team building, and more.
Nutcracker Products ($$)
What’s more holiday and dance-related than The Nutcracker? Dancewear Center’s got your Nutcracker lovers covered, with Nutcracker-themed sweatshirts and hoodies galore. And check out these adorable makeup bags and mesh bags from Ansliewear, featuring designs inspired by the beloved Snow scene in the classic holiday production.
Wear Moi Knitwear ($$)
With the frigid winter months upon us, dancers often need to wear extra layers to class to stay warm. From cozy legwarmers to stylish wrap sweaters, Wear Moi knitwear is sure to keep your favorite dancer warm this season. Offered in a variety of colors and patterns, these pieces are functional and fashionable.
Girl Power Sport ($$)
Girl Power Sport is a small, local gymnastics, dancewear, and activewear brand based out of Vancouver, WA (click here to learn more about founder Lisa Fairman). The brand offers leotards and biketards in colorful prints and patterns, as well as cozy hoodies that read the phrase #girlpower. These products are perfect for a young gymnast or dancer who loves bright colors and extravagant designs.
Flexistretcher ($$)
The Flexistretcher is one of the world’s leading training tools for flexibility and strength. Unique from your average resistance band, the Flexistretcher contains custom hardware to prevent sliding, adjustable loops and custom strength elastic to adjust resistance levels, rubber stoppers to keep the loop in place, and much more. This is an excellent gift for older students eager to work on their flexibility and strength for the upcoming dance year!
AK Dancewear ($$$)
AK Dancewear is a small, woman-led business that never compromises on quality. Offered in a rainbow of colors, from vibrant corals to subdued blues, these leotards contain dynamic designs sure to make any dancer feel comfortable and confident. We love the rose print on the Emery in Rose Garden Leotard and the monochromatic tones of the Celia in Motley Leotard.
Jule Dancewear ($$$)
The woman-led dancewear brand Jule Dancewear offers beautiful leotards and dancewear geared towards older children and adults. Well-known for its line of “meshie” crop tops, tights, and skirts, these high-quality products contain classic color combinations and shapes, sure to bring a smile to any dancer’s face. The color blocking on the Luster Leotard and Royal Leotard and unique texture on the Royalette Crushed Velvet Leotard are some standout picks.
Bonus: Stocking Stuffers!
Apolla Performance
Apolla Performance products are a must-have for any dancer looking for specialized dance socks and leg warmers to train, perform, and recover in. This USA-based, entirely women-led business was founded with dancers in mind, aiming to reduce the staggering number of injuries in the dance world. The Apolla Amp Shock, Performance Shock, and Infinite Shock compression socks have cushioning on the balls and heels of the sock for shock absorption from jumps and a tight squeeze around the arch. The K-WARMER Shock is a thigh-high compression leg warmer that’s perfect for the chilly winter months.
Tiger Balm
Tiger Balm is a tried and true topical ointment aimed at effectively relieving pain for sore muscles and minor bruises. It’s helpful for active dancers to keep a jar of this in their dance bag or on their shelf after those long classes and rehearsals that leave their muscles feeling weary. Shop for it in-store at Dancewear Center!
Bullet Pointe Skirts
Since their conception, Bullet Pointe skirts have taken the dance world by storm! These circular skirts possess flowy fabric sure to drape beautifully and flatter every body type. The Bullet Pointe skirts come in a wide array of colors, one for every day of the week and then some! They’re also easy to roll up, making them an excellent option for stocking stuffers.
Holiday Keychain
The classic pointe shoe keychains Dancewear Center carries just got a whole lot more festive. This winter-inspired, holiday-themed keychain from So Danca makes the perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite dancer, especially those who just began driving and need something to hold their keys on.
Covet Dance Apothecary Set
The Dance Apothecary Set is an ideal stocking stuffer for any active dancer. The set comes with four of Covet’s most popular “after dance” care products to help relieve dancers of muscle pain, bruising, and swelling.
We hope this DWC holiday gift guide has given you a little bit of guidance this holiday shopping season. Come down to Dancewear Center Saturday 11/7 and Sunday 11/28 for our Small Business Saturday Sale to pick up the perfect treasures for the dancers in your life. Happy Holidays!
