my dance bag 2016

I am going to start up my dance year once again. Except this year, I am taking 3-4 different classes, making my time at the studio a lot longer than previous years. I thought that I needed a few essentials to make my dancing worth while, so here is what I put in my dance bag ( this year. ;) )

I don't have a "dance bag" to put my things in ( pretty much because.. Well, I can't afford it ) so I just grabbed an old purse.

Inside, I found these items:

1. Dance shoes.

The basic essentials of dance... Tap shoes, ballet slippers, lyrical shoes; I got it.

2. Extra pairs of tights.

I decided to keep two in my "handy dandy" bag. One footed, and another footless. You never know when you might need a new pair. ;)

3.  "Dance First, Think Later" oversized shirt.

I don't know... It's a dance shirt. I just thought I could slip it in the bag.

4. Black leotard + ballet wrap sweater.

Some more dance essentials. Just 'cause.

5. Balance Pro stretch band.

I bought this for myself last week, and I thought it would be great to use when doing my stretches. I noticed that it is great to use when you are flexible, but don't have the strength to do specific moves ( in my case, leg stands and very high arabesques. )

6. Tennis ball + small cloth.

Very queer, I know, but quite "effective." The ball is used to roll my feet, ( instead of using a foot roller ) and the cloth... Well, that's kind of hard to explain what I use it for. If you really want to know what I use it for, just shoot me a comment. ;P

7. Hair essentials.

You know, bobby pins, hair ties, etc.

8. Notebook w/ stretching routines.

During my 15 minute breaks between some classes, I thought, how about using my spare time doing something productive? ( Yeah, that's a big "duh." ;P ) So I'd just keep a notebook on different stretches for different parts of my body that I would want to focus on more, and on my spare time I would choose whatever routine I want to do. Maybe work on my back, or leg extensions, or stretches that would help my needle... Whatever.

And that's pretty much it. I will probably add more things to the list when dance actually starts ( and I'm very excited by the way. ) Things like a little snack, ( since my classes are around 3 to 7 p.m. minimum. ) some costume things for later, and other things. I might even change the bag I'm using!

And here is a little secret that you guys will only know. Ready? I just posted this because I didn't know what else to post. ;P There!

Talk to you guys later!

Lots of Love ( LOL ),
Josephine Frances