Every day, I carry a dance bag. It’s a navy blue duffel bag, to be exact, and it has everything I need: flat ballet shoes, hairpins, a snack of vegetables and hummus, extra pairs of tights and soft ...

All dancers have one thing in common: They need a fully stocked dance bag for their everyday tasks and unexpected situations. In addition to the standard necessities of wallet, cellphone (plus charger ...

You've trained, prepared, and properly stretched. Now, it’s time for your first dance audition! But before you rush out the door, Backstage Expert Erika Shannon (Don’t Dodge the Dance Call) wants to ...

Lately, I’ve noticed that whenever I leave for the dance studio, I pack two bags. One is familiar and increasingly specific: a good leotard, fleece-lined tights, an extra water bottle, Band-Aids for ...