Pack List + Shopping Links

Female Dancers will need:

Base layer purchase: Families will need to purchase this base layer for their dancer ahead of time.
Costumes: Costumes will be loaned by the studio and slipped right over the base layer backstage.
Arrival: Dancers should arrive at the venue already dressed in their base layer.

Base Layer Checklist

Leotard: Spaghetti strap, matching skin tone.
Tights: Ballet pink footless tights. Required for all creative dance classes (ages 3–6) and level 1 classes.
Shoes: If your dancer’s class requires shoes, bring those. Everyone else will dance barefoot.

Where to Get Items: Affordable options are widely available (including Amazon — links below!).

Boys: Boys will NOT need a base layer. They will receive their costume loan before the show and arrive and leave in costume.

🩰 Shopping Links

Any brand of tights and leotards is fine for the show. If you do your shopping online, here are some "great options on Amazon below.

[Elevate Motion Studio is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.]

All dancers will need:

Leotard for lighter skin tones (Amazon Affiliate Link)

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Creative dancers (ages 6 and under) and level 1 dancers will also need:

Important: No food allowed backstage for the shows.

The "One Bag" Rule: All personal items must fit into one single bag.
What to Pack (All items must be labeled):
- Water Bottle.
- Quiet Activities.
- Labeled shoes, if your dancer’s class requires them.
The following classes need to bring shoes:
- Ballet 1 and 2 (pink ballet slippers)
- Jazz 2 (black jazz shoes)
- Poms and Acro 2 (black jazz shoes)
- Musical Theater/Tap 2 (black jazz shoes ONLY—we’ll do tap for our spring show)
- Tap 1 (black tap shoes)

🚨 Action Item: Use a Sharpie! Everything must be clearly labeled with your dancer's name — including their bag and the inside of BOTH shoes.

📵 No Electronics and no Food Backstage