Do We Have Everything?

*This meme was first published on my Facebook page on June 24, 2019.

Packing for Nationals is a daunting task. Not only do you need to include all of the items you would typically need for a week away from home (shampoo, soap, clothes, etc.), but we dance moms understand that there is a list of FAR more important things that we had better not forget (hairpieces, costumes, tights, dance shoes, etc.).

Rather than not packing enough, many of us dance moms tend to go a bit overboard with items that most families just wouldn’t think of. If you tell non-dance friends that you have to pack a power strip, pop-up laundry hamper, deck of Uno cards, and hanging mirror, they might give you a funny look. But each of these has a unique purpose in the dance world, and we veteran moms often have out-of-the-ordinary things in those bags that would serve little purpose if we were on a “normal” vacation.

So go ahead and pack that extra hair brush and tail comb. Throw in 18 bottles of hairspray (you never know how much you might need, after all). Everything but the kitchen sink might wind up in your car, and that’s okay (just be sure to leave room for the kids).

Work hard, have fun! – Danielle

Don’t leave any of these Competition Essentials – Costuming behind!