Competition Checklist

General:

• Change of clothes
• Comfortable (flat) shoes
• Change of socks
• RPI Ballroom jacket and/or other swag (Represent!)
• Snacks and drinks
• Mints or gum
• Water bottle
• Money
• Pen/pencil
• Phone (and charger if needed)
• Glasses case
• Your A-Game

Lady Costume:

• Smooth/Standard dress
• Rhythm/Latin dress
• Dance shorts
• Nylon or tights (check for snags/tears)
• Proper undergarments

Gentleman Costume:

• Smooth/Standard shirt (preferably white)
• Latin/Rhythm shirt (black)
• Tie (preferably matching partner's smooth dress, black otherwise)
• Vest (if needed)
• Undershirt
• Pants (black)
• Belt
• Socks (black)

Shoes:

• Competition shoes (clean and brushed)
• Shoe brush
• Vaseline (to prevent patent shoes from sticking)
• Heel protectors or suede

Appearance:

• Hair products
• Makeup
• Jewelry

Maintenance:

• Deodorant (You will sweat. A lot)
• Safety pins
• Double-sided tape
• Bobby pins
• Hairspray
• Band-aids
• Moleskin
• Contact solution

Overnight Items:

• Toiletries
• Towel
• Pillow
• Sleeping mat/bag (if needed)
• Blanket