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Top 5 Must-Have Products for Nationals: Travel in Style & Represent Your Team

Nationals

Nationals season is one of the most exciting times of the year for competitive dancer! It’s the culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and passion. Whether you’re hitting the big stage for the first time or you’re a seasoned competitor, having the right team gear can make all the difference.

From keeping cozy between performances to ensuring your essentials are always within reach, here are the top five must-have products to bring to Nationals—because looking and feeling your best starts before you even step onto the floor!

1. Warm-Up Booties: Keep Your Feet Warm & Competition-Ready

Let’s talk about a game-changer for your competition experience—customizable Warm-Up Booties! These aren’t just a winter necessity; they’re a year-round essential that will keep your feet warm, clean, and protected before performances.

Why You Need Them for Nationals:
✔ Team-Branded: Showcase your team’s unity with booties featuring your colors, logo, and even student names.
✔ Keeps Muscles Warm: Prevent foot cramps and stiffness between routines.
✔ Easy to Slip On & Off: No struggling with laces before hitting the stage.

With Nationals being long competition days, warm-up booties are the perfect way to stay comfortable without sacrificing style.

2. Cropped Windbreaker: Lightweight & Competition-Ready

A new favorite among teams, the Cropped Windbreaker is stylish, packable, and team-customizable—ideal for travel days, warm-ups, or post-performance celebrations. Available in two versions:

💙 Evolution Cropped Windbreaker: Fully sublimated, designed to match your team’s unique brand.
🖤 Onyx Cropped Windbreaker: A sleek black base with custom design elements.

Why It’s a Must for Nationals:
✔ Perfect for All Weather Conditions: Lightweight but provides just the right amount of coverage.
✔ Great for Team Photos: Nothing beats a coordinated team look!
✔ Easy to Pack: Won’t take up much space in your bag.

Whether you’re heading to a city with unpredictable weather or just want to represent your team in style, this windbreaker is a must-have for Nationals!

3. Custom Make-Up Bag: Stay Organized Like a Pro

We all know that Nationals = multiple performances… which means a lot of makeup touch-ups! The best way to stay organized and stress-free is with a customizable Make-Up Bag featuring your team name and logo.

Why It’s Essential for Nationals:
✔ Keep Your Makeup in One Place: No more digging through your dance bag.
✔ Personalized for Each Dancer: Add your name so there’s no mix-up backstage.
✔ Perfect Size: Fits eyeshadow palettes, false lashes, lipstick, and more!

When the stage lights are bright, and every detail counts, having a custom make-up bag means you’ll always be performance-ready.

4. Crossbody Bag: The Ultimate Hands-Free Essential

When walking around a large competition venue, the last thing you want to worry about is carrying a bulky bag. Enter the Crossbody Bag—a sleek, lightweight, and hands-free solution for dancers, coaches, and even parents.

Why It’s a Must for Nationals:
✔ Just the Right Size: Fits your phone, lipstick, eyelash glue, and earrings—the essentials!
✔ Personalized for Easy Identification: Add your name to avoid mix-ups.
✔ Perfect for Staff, Students & Parents: Whether you’re coaching, competing, or cheering, this bag makes life easier!

From walking the convention floor to watching other routines, this bag ensures you have everything you need without weighing you down.

5. SLIDES: The Quick-Change Lifesaver

Nationals means long competition days, which means you’ll be on your feet a lot. Having a pair of easy slip-on Slides is a game-changer when moving between performances, hotel rooms, and the venue.

Why Every Dancer Needs Them:
✔ Easy On & Off: Perfect for quick transitions between numbers.
✔ Protects Your Feet: Keeps your soles clean and avoids slipping.
✔ Customizable for Team Branding: Show off your studio’s name while staying comfortable.

Whether you’re heading to warm-up, grabbing a snack, or waiting for awards, these slides make traveling around Nationals effortless!

Final Thoughts: Head to Nationals in Style & Comfort

Nationals is a time to showcase your hard work, but it’s also about feeling prepared and confident. With these top five must-have products, your team will be ready to look, feel, and perform their best—from warm-ups to the final bow.

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