Backstage Basics – Stage Survival Kit for Dancers

Meet Your New Backstage Must-Have

The Backstage Basics Stage Survival Kit is a curated set of 15+ essentials designed to handle the most common dance emergencies in under a minute. From tights snags to flyaway hairs, this kit keeps your dancer calm, confident, and competition-ready all day long.

Perfect for recitals, competitions, conventions, and long studio days.

What's Inside

• Snag stop (clear nail polish) to halt runs in tights and costumes
• Clear hair elastics and nylon hair ties for secure, invisible holds
• Bobby pins and U pins to tame flyaways and secure buns
• Safety pins for quick costume fixes
• Garment tape to keep straps, hems, and layers in place
• Stain remover wipes for last-minute makeup or food marks
• Mini hair spray for on-the-go hold
• Small comb for precise smoothing under stage lights
• Mini sewing kit (needles + thread) for quick mends
• Deodorant wipes to freshen between numbers
• Compact mirror for makeup and hair touch-ups
• Hand wipes for hygiene before and after costumes/props
• Mini lint roller to remove lint and pet hair from costumes
• Nail file to smooth nails that can snag tights
• Band-Aids for blisters, shoe rubs, and small cuts

All neatly organized in a clear vinyl pouch with colored zipper — easy to find in a dance bag and simple to restock.

Kit Details

• Price: $32
• Pouch: Clear vinyl with colored zipper (color options available)
• Approx. size: [add your pouch dimensions, e.g., 7” × 5” × 2”]
• Hand-packed with care in Prairie Village, KS

Choose Your Pouch Color

Match your dancer’s style, tights, or studio colors:

• White – classic and clean, perfect for recitals
• Bright Pink – bold, fun, and easy to spot in a dance bag
• Ballet Pink – soft and timeless, matches most ballet looks
• Purple – rich and regal, great for competitions and solos
• Lavender – light, pretty, and on-trend

Who It’s For

• Dancers in recreational and pre-competitive programs
• First-year competitors and recital performers
• Dance moms who want a grab-and-go bag for backstage
• Teachers keeping a spare kit in the studio for emergencies

Why Dancers and Dance Moms Love It

• Solves the big four backstage problems: costume integrity, hair security, quick freshening, and minor first aid
• No more digging through makeup bags at the last minute
• Thoughtfully curated so you’re not overpaying for items you don’t need

Perfect First Step Before Upgrading

Love the idea of a fully loaded backstage kit? Backstage Basics is the foundation of our Stage Survival Kit line. When your dancer moves into more frequent competitions, you can upgrade to our Competition Ready Kit or build an Ultimate Backstage Bundle with hair, beauty, comfort, and mender add-ons.

Shipping & Handling

• Ships within [5] business days
• Carefully packed to protect the vinyl pouch and contents
• Choose your shipping method at checkout

Care & Restocking Tips

• Replace used wipes, bandaids, and tape after each big event
• Keep a spare mini hairspray and sewing kit in your main dance bag
• Use the pouch year after year — just refresh the contents as needed