SDA Competition Teams

Packing Lists

COSTUMES
You will need to provide items marked with asterisks.
Contact Jenica if you’d like to use the studio’s commercial-grade steamer.

Sr/Teen Ensemble, Jazz
- Pink dress
- Pink shorts
- Half-soles*
- Slicked-back low ponytail with middle part

Sr/Teen Ensemble, Contemporary
- Black/white unitard
- Half-soles*
- Slicked-back low ponytail with middle part

Sr/Teen Hip Hop
- Green jersey
- White long-sleeve t-shirt*
- Medium-wash baggy jeans*
- Bright white low sneakers* (Nike Courts preferred but not mandatory)
- Slicked-back low ponytail with middle part

Jr Ensemble
- Burgundy unitard
- Flowered mesh top
- Half-soles*
- Slicked-back low ponytail with middle part

Jr Hip Hop
- White hoodie
- Camo vest
- Black cargo pants
- Bright white low sneakers* (Nike Courts preferred)
- Slicked-back low ponytail with middle part

STAGE MAKEUP
- Foundation to match skin color
- Red lipstick (Tip: Apply red lip liner over entire lip, dab lipstick overtop, dust with translucent powder/setting powder)
- Pink blush
- Mascara OR optional fake lashes without mascara
- Subtle smokey eye shadow in a neutral palette
- Optional: subtle highlighting/ contouring

COMPETITIONS PACK LIST
– All costumes, shoes, etc (see details)
– Hair items: Gel or wax stick, comb/boar-bristle brush, hair ties, bobby pins, hair spray
– Makeup items
– Team jacket
– Warmup clothes, shoes to wear over costumes and/or when not in costume
– Water bottle
- Pack lunches, dinners, protein snacks
– Overnight items such as pajamas and personal items
– Quiet activities for the car and time between performances
– Emergency items such as sewing kit, band-aides, advil, etc

OPTIONAL: Competition days are fun, but can also be very long and exhausting. We don’t often have time to return to hotels to rest between dances, so you might consider bringing something like a small camping sleep pad, pillow, blanket for relaxing in a quiet corner. Also, seating is often limited outside of the auditorium, so we’d suggest having a camp chair in your car just in case.

CONVENTIONS PACK LIST
– Outfits that can work for different dance styles (e.g. tank top with leggings or shorts)
– Shoes for each dance style (ballet flats, half-soles or dance socks, tap, hip hop, etc.)
– Hair items: Gel or wax stick, comb/boar-bristle brush, hair ties, bobby pins, hair spray
– Water bottle
– Conventions get sweaty; makeup is not necessary
- Pack lunches, dinners, and lots of quick healthy snacks
– Comfortable outfit for evenings and watching competition
– Overnight items such as pajamas and personal items
– Quiet activities for the car and downtime
– First aid items (e.g. Band-Aides, Advil)