Great Gifts for Dance Dads – Part 1

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Updated for Summer 2022

We love our dance dads, and want to honor them on their special day (Father’s Day, birthdays, holidays, or any day)! Since in-person shopping is fraught with pitfalls (parking in a busy mall is TORTURE), buying your Father’s Day gifts online makes a ton of sense. I’ve done some digging on Amazon (I am shamelessly reliant on my Prime membership) for some great picks to surprise your guy, and have come up with these! Each product also has at least a four-and-a-half star rating, and the majority of them have earned Amazon’s Choice status. So just click the pic to see if any of these would appeal to your favorite dance dad!

Party On!

Tailgating Table

Guys love to tailgate (and if they do at a dance competition, who can blame them?), so set Dad up with the absolute latest and greatest equipment!

This cool table features an insulated cooler, four cup holders, and a food basket. Awesome for tailgating, camping, or backyard use. He’ll love it (and everyone will ask him where he got it)!

Portable Camping Chair

This thing folds down to the size of a BOTTLE! Seriously, this was a blockbuster item in the world of crowdfunding. It’s ready in about 5 seconds, is tip-proof, and can hold up to 300 pounds (even though it’s on 3.5 pounds itself).

Your favorite dance dad can use this anywhere (hanging in the halls during conventions, tailgating, camping, etc.). Check out the video in the link for this highly-rated item!

Travel Cooking Utensil Set

Your guy can be the King of the Grill! This compact kitchen set neatly organizers and holds your guy’s utensils in one convenient place. Each utensil has its own designated pouch, so the items don’t get scratched or damaged. Excellent for traveling to nationals, traditional tailgating, camping or backyard barbecues. Available in several colors and has fantastic ratings!

Sentimental Stuff & Nifty Novelties

Reminding Father Dearest of his proud Dance Dad status is a fitting way to acknowledge him on his special day. Also, your dancing child can hit him in the ol’ ticker (his heart, not his pacemaker) with a token of sentimental value.

Drink Tumbler

Give your guy a good chuckle with this 20 ounce tumbler! Featuring a double-wall vacuum insulation and a leak-proof design, it’ll keep his drink at an ideal temperature (hot or cold). This is a perfect gift for absolutely any occasion!

Dance Dad T-shirt

You KNEW I had to put one of these in the mix, right? There are countless dance dad t-shirts available (just check Amazon); this one brings the swagger, and comes in countless style/color options!

Dance Dad Mug

If your daughter is in dance, then she’s a financial burden (through no fault of her own, of course!).  This tongue-in-cheek reminder adorns an 11-ounce, microwave and dishwasher safe mug, perfect to fuel your favorite dance dad’s day with some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. He can also use it to catch his tears when he checks his bank account balance.

Personalized Book

This little book contains fill-in-the-blank lines to describe why your family’s dance dad ranks up there. Simply complete each line; it will become a cherished keepsake to read year after year.  You can make it sweet, silly, or sincere – whatever you wish!  It’s a hardcover book with a removable clear plastic jacket, and measures 4.5 × 3.25 inches and has 112 pages.

Hero Keychain

I’m not going to lie – I MAY have gotten a little choked up when I read this one.  A good father is his daughter’s first hero, and this hand-stamped, stainless steel keychain reminds him of what a powerful force he’ll always be in her life.  It’s Amazon’s Choice and has a 5-star rating, so you can be assured of its quality.  If you want to tug at his heartstrings, this is the perfect gift. 

Travel Needs

Dance families are traveling families (well, every year except 2020), so giving your guy what he needs for those times that you’re on the road is a great way to show him that you’re thinking of him.

Packing Cubes

I’m not going to lie – my significant other has packing skills that put mine to shame.  But he doesn’t have these yet, so I’m going to score a win here!  This set of 6 water-resistant nylon packing cubes helps everything to stay organized and sorted for ease of use.  Your guy will thank you when he sees how his clothes come out less rumpled and wrinkled, and how easily he can find what he’s looking for.  They are Amazon’s Choice and come in an impressive variety of colors.

Travel Pillow

People are going nuts for this!  Rather than suffering from neck pain the entire dance trip (and making you suffer from his incessant complaining), get your favorite dance dad this memory foam travel pillow.  It features an adjustable rope lock, allowing him to simply adjust the angle and size for his personal comfort.  It’s available in four colors, and has over 12,000 ratings with an average in the 4.4 star range.

Underseat Carry-On with USB

With all of the stuff he has to lug for his dancing kids, a dance dad needs to keep his things condensed and easy to move.  This Samsonite underseat carry-on can fit under most airplane seats, making it a great alternative to a larger, bulkier bag that needs to be checked (or jammed into an overhead compartment).  A USB port helps keep devices charged, a necessity when faced with seemingly inevitable travel delays.  Another fine product that has been recognized as an Amazon’s Choice, 5-star item.

Travel Wallet

Made with durable, water-resistant rip-stop nylon, this travel folio features RFID blocking technology to protect your guy’s information while your family is traveling to the next competition.  It has convenient slots to store all of his important cards and paperwork, a large pocket for cash, a pen slot in the middle, and a removable keychain and wrist strap.  The outside storage pocket can fit a large cell phone (check the specs to be sure).  It’s another great Amazon’s Choice product, and is available in two sizes and multiple colors.

Toiletry Bag and Kit

In all the chaos of packing for a long dance trip, it’s easy to overlook the dance dad’s toiletry needs.  Whether he is travelling for business or personal reasons, this canvas and leather toiletry bag will certainly do the job.  This Amazon’s Choice product offers convenience and peace of mind. 

Emergency Car Kit

Nothing says “manly” like a set of jumper cables, does it?  With all of the traveling that dance families do, it makes a ton of sense to have this emergency kit handy.  It has an impressive 90-piece roadside set plus a 48-piece first aid kit for all of your emergency needs!  Comes with all the good stuff – reflective warning triangle, air compressor, headlamp with LED bulk, tow rope, bungee cords, tire repair kit, window breaker, 9-piece multi-tool, and SO much more!  Another great Amazon’s Choice product with solid ratings.

Cleaning Gel

When you’ve got busy kids, you car will get messy! Help your favorite dance dad keep his car spotless with this cool cleaning gel! This sucker gets into the nooks, crannies, and crevices of every area of the vehicle, picking up crumbs, dust, and other debris from the tightest of spaces. Keep one around the home office for tidying up keyboards as well! Take a look at this #1 BEST SELLER (which often shows a coupon, too)!

Work hard, have fun! – Danielle

For more, go to Great Gifts for Dance Dads, Part 2!

For a tribute to those amazing DANCE DADS, read The Few, the Proud, the Dance Dads!