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The Sweetest Nutcracker Swag of 2024
Nutcracker season is in full swing, and we couldn't be happier about it! Check out the top seven items that will make you and your dance besties jeté for joy! 
Since You've Been Nice All Year...
You deserve the very best from Covet Dance! Here are some of our very favorite things to ask Santa for this year:
Night Before Nutcracker Check List
Whether this is your first ballet performance or your hundredth, you are bound to forget something. Never fear! We are here to help this year, for we have created The Night Before Nutcracker Check List.
Exclusive Dancer Pumpkin Carving Templates
Who doesn't love coming across a unique jack-o-lantern design? We have created these Halloween pumpkin carving templates especially for dancers! Whether you want to carve a Nutcracker Jack-O-Lantern or a pretty ballerina, we have several options for you. 
It's Back to School Season- Let's Pack Your Dance Bag!
It's time to get it ready for the new dance season. Here are the most essential items to pack in your bag this season:
Heat Vs. Ice Cheat Sheet
FREE DOWNLOAD! No home or dance studio should be without this handy dandy piece of paper. If you have a house full of energetic dancers and athletes, then hurry, print this out and stick it on the refrigerator for quick reference.
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About You As A Dancer

Do you think your dance style and personality is influenced by your zodiac sign? We thought it would be fun to explore each of the signs as dancers and talk about why they love dance, their dance style, and how they are in class. Check out your sign below and let us know in the comments if you thought it was accurate!

Maria Tallchief Honored by the U.S. Mint
Covet is proud to join the U.S. Mint in honoring Maria Tallchief, the first American prima ballerina! Her image is now being featured on an American quarter as part of a program that exclusively acknowledges the achievements of women. 
Dance Dictionary- Terms Every Dancer Should Know
The world of dance has its own complete language that can sometimes make it challenging to learn new techniques. To help you become fluent, Covet Dance has put together a COMPLETE LIST OF DANCE TERMS to make your dance classes a bit easier to understand so you can focus on mastering the moves!  
Make This Recital Your Best Yet!
What's so special about recital? Why do we love our annual studio performances so much? It's because recital is a celebration! There are no awards, no competition, no judges...just the chance to dance in front of our friends and families...
The Complete Summer Intensive Packing Check List
It's finally Summer! Recital is over. School is out. It’s on to the next flurry of excitement and craziness. You’re off to your Summer Intensive! We are here to relieve some of the stress of getting ready to go. We want to make sure you don’t forget anything important with the most complete SUMMER INTENSIVE CHECK LIST EVER!
Tips for a Successful Recital

Recital season is the best time of year for dancers. It's a way to show your family how hard you've worked, make memories with your dance friends, and one of the last times you perform on stage before heading off to summer intensive or starting a new season. 

Recital can also be stressful! There's choreography to memorize, costumes to rhinestone, skills to perfect and many other factors that puts pressure on dancers. Keep reading for tips to make this year a stress free, successful recital!

5 Packing Essentials for Summer Intensive

School is out, recital is over, SUMMER IS HERE and it's time for your dance intensive! You may be traveling across the country for a Summer Intensive program, so that means a lot of prepping and packing. This can be stressful, but Covet Dance is here to keep you prepared!

Keep reading for our "Top 5 Packing Essentials" and don't forget to download and print "The Complete Summer Intensive Checklist"!

 

May is for Dance Moms!
It's almost May and that means Spring recital season, final regional competitions, quickly approaching nationals, summer intensives and, of course, Mother's Day! What better time to celebrate the dance mom in your life?!? Your dance mom will love these gift ideas...
Relevé Relief Icy Muscle Gel to the Rescue
This past year in quarantine has made us all so anxious to dance but we need to ease our bodies back into it! Introducing Relevé Relief Icy Muscle Gel, the new and improved formula supports muscle recovery before and after workouts, by using Ultra-Cooling Menthol and a blend of Pure Essential Oils. Read on to learn about each ingredient and why this product really works for all dancers!
The Ultimate Dance Competition Check List
Whether this is your first competition or your 100th competition, you are bound to leave something behind. Well, fear not, for we have created The Ultimate Dance Competition Check List.
Great Dance Teacher Gift Ideas
They invest great time and energy into refining your technique and creating choreography to keep you inspired. They deserve a really special holiday gift. Covet Dance has the some fun and clever products that dance teachers will really love. Whether they teach ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, or all of the above, you can find something for all your teachers here on our site.
RDA National Festival
Covet is so excited to be a sponsor of this amazing festival April 24-27, 2024. For the fifth time in the nearly 70-year history of Regional Dance America, dancers, choreographers, directors, chaperones, dance educators, and musicians from around the U.S. will learn,...
Ballet Alliance Special
FREE SHIPPING on any order over $20 with this code: ALLIANCEFS Expires May 20th Valid only on domestic US shipping At The Ballet Alliance Festival dancers take four days of master classes from renowned instructors, participate in dance-related seminars, perform for their...
Who's on Your Gift List This Year?
Check out our very favorite gift ideas for all the dance-obsessed people in your life this holiday season!   The Dance Besties Here's a few ways to show your fellow dancers that dance class wouldn't be the same without them!...
Dancer Goals Planner

Want to be a better dancer? 

Defining and understanding your dance goals is extremely important for progression and growth. Our cute charts are designed to remind you daily of the little things you can be doing to become a better dancer.