Hopefully this list will help you figure out what you need to bring
to your next competition.


Men
Black socks
Belt(s) - big shiny buckles are good
If you're wearing a tux, check that you have shirt, pants, bowtie,
vest/cummerbund, and jacket.
Pant(s) - clean and without wrinkles
Shirt(s) - clean and without wrinkles, good to have extras
Vest(s) - black or another solid color that matches the tie is best
Hair spray - shiny hair is mandatory
Dance shoes - don't forget your shoes!
If you wear any make-up, see below.

Women
Ballroom dress - long flowy skirt/dress
Latin dress (or outfit) - solid colors, knees should be visible
Sheer to the waist pantyhose
Dance trunks - you don't want to reveal your underwear during spins
Dance shoes - don't forget your shoes!
Jewelry - shiny things are good

Make-up
Foundation
Blush
Face powder
Lipstick - a bright color
Eyeliner
Eye shadow
Mascara
Nail polish
If you are wearing fake nails: nail glue

Hair
Bobby pins- your hair has to be put up
Hairspray
Gel
Hairbrush

Accessories
Towel - to wipe off sweat
Safety pins - always come in handy
Duct tape - tape your shoes if floor is too slippery
Breath mints - a generally good idea for dancers
Pen & paper - to write down all the awards you are going to win to
get a new friends phone number
Water bottle - might come in handy
Snacks - that wont dirty your clothes or your hands
Small bag to carry it all on the day of comp

Remaining clothes
Normal clothes for a trip
You will want comfy driving clothes
You will want clothes to just hang out in - like to wear in the morning
on the way to the comp
Some sort of clothes to sleep in. There is no way to tell how many
people are going to be in the same room with you. They might be of
opposite sex.

Sleeping Supplies
Blanket / sleeping bag
Pillow
Alarm clock - It is nice to have on your own

Bathroom supplies
Towel for showering - you might be in a dorm or other place that
might not supply everybody with a towel.
Soap/Shampoo - again might not be supplied for you
Usual travel bathroom supplies (toothbrush etc.)

Driving supplies
CDs/MP3 Players - Driving CDs are a good thing (midwest has some
lousy radio stations)
Money - Probably go out to dinner after the comp, and you can
probably count on stops during the drive for a quick bite. Also, you
may need to arrange to help pay for gas.
Food - food for the road if you want to bring it.
Credit Card
AAA Card
License
Insurance and Registration

Misc
Hand cream - this sounds silly but if you put it on your legs it keeps
your dress from sticking to you
Baby powder
Aspirin is always a good idea
Something to wash your face off with at the end of the day especially
if you are leaving right after the comp
Safety pins - you never know what may happen
Button down shirt for the morning of the comp - you don't want to
ruin your hair after you spent so much time putting it up.
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