Packing List for Ballroom Dance Competition

Preparing for Ballroom Dance Competition

Here's a helpful list of information to use when preparing for a ballroom dance event.


- MARK LIKE ITEMS: Programs, shoe bags, and jackets all look alike, please mark your name on items left in common areas.

- Gentlemen do not wear wrist watches during comp

- NO GUM CHEWING during the event.

- NO SNEAKERS OR BLUE JEANS IN BALLROOM

- REMEMBER YOUR TICKETS & PROGRAMS

- NO Private video taping in the ballroom

- Please set your cell phones to silent in the ballroom

VIDEOS:

Talk to your instructor about sign up for professional video services. This is optional, and sometimes not recommended for your first event.

CAMERAS:

Bring them! Take pictures!

Here are a few reminders for what to bring, this is not an all inclusive list, but just to name a few:

PACKING LIST:

********************* GENTLEMEN ********************

Remember your dance shoes!!!!

WRIST WATCHES are not worn during comp.

Please remember Black Socks !!!!!!

Yellow Highlighter for your program

Scissors

Black sharpie

Pen
shoebrush

Extra pair black shoe laces

Cuff links & studs (if needed)

Small index card & pen (to make a pocket sized heat list)

Optional: a Full Back Black Vest

Black or White dress shirt

Black or white tie

Black pants

Rhythm/Latin Shirt (if needed)

Optional: Jacket for evening dinner session

Sewing kit with pre-threaded needle

Safety pins (small)

Small tube (super glue)

DON'T FORGET YOUR DANCE SHOES!

- If you are dancing with a belt, make sure the belt is solid balck.

Men's tip: bring a black pair or (street) dress shoes if you have them, to transit the hotel when your not dancing.

***************** DANCE WITH EMPTY POCKETS****************

It's helpful to bring your jacket to the comp, and use the jacket pockets for storage while you're on the floor. It is NOT recommended to wear and "off the rack" tuxedo jacket during dance competition. Professionally made jackets or "off the rack" full back black vests are recommended for ballroom/smooth/standard divisions.

************************ LADY COMPETITORS ****************

Before you start packing, make an appointment with a stylist for hair and make-up.

Sewing Kit (pre-threaded needle matching your dress color)

Scissors
shoebrush

Highlighter for program

Stitch remover

Super glue

Shoes: ballroom and latin, spare pairs if you have them

all costumes, remember to include underwear required.

stockings and spares

Warm up clothing: a  robe, to stay warm in the ballroom

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Dressy clothing for Evening dinner session

all jewellery and hair pieces

Jewlery should not be vaulable, in the event it is lost while dancing.

hair brush, comb, hair spray, mousse, glue, gel

spare nails, spare eyelashes, glue

If you are booked with a stylist for hair and make-up, they typically provide your make-up and eyelashes, it is best to verify this before deleting these items from your packing list.

first aid kit: gel plaster kit, knee supports, paracetamol,bandaids, blister pads

Tickets any other paperwork

 make up remover

slippers - they are great when then shoes start to hurt!

Steamer if needed ( for your gowns)

water bottles and snacks

Optional: Fishnets

Optional:

Hairdryer: Most hotels have a hairdryer in the room, sometimes the hotel hairdrayer is less than ideal. Always verify that the hotel has both iron and ironing board.

Eyelashes

Hairspray

Bobby pins

Hair net (if needed)

Makeup

Makeup remover

If you have any questions about hotel amenities, please call them directly, prior to the event