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After Dance Recovery: Your Body Deserves a Standing Ovation

Five, six, seven, eight… and EXHALE. Our after-dance recovery guide, from foot rollers and Barre Balm to a five-minute post-dance reset.

Since They've Been Nice All Year

Ten gifts for the dancer who spent this year in a leo, a carpool, or a backstage hallway eating Goldfish for dinner. Our 2026 holiday gift guide for dance moms.

Exclusive Dancer Pumpkin Carving Templates

Eight free jack-o’-lantern templates made just for dancers, from a Nutcracker to a tap-dancing Fred Astaire. Print, tape, poke, carve.

15 Ballet Terms and 3 Silly Tricks to Make Them Actually Stick

When it comes to ballet terms, it can seem like you're learning another language - and unless you're fluent in french, you are!

Dance Sleepover Must-Haves
What do you get when you combine satin pajamas, spontaneous choreography, and enough giggling to rattle a barre? The ultimate dancer sleepover, of course. Whether it’s a post-recital wind-down or just a weekend filled with TikToks and tendus, planning a...
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!

The Best Dance Recital Check List EVER!
Getting ready for recital is always fraught with last minute craziness. We are here to help eliminate some of the tension with the best recital check list EVER!
Your Comp Night Recovery Routine Starts Here
Moms, you packed the bags, drove the miles, and survived the cold auditorium, the backstage chaos, and the world's longest awards ceremony. Dancers, you performed your heart out and gave everything you had on that stage. Now the scores are...
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.
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.
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!  
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.
Merde Lucky Lip Balm... Wait, What Does That Mean?!?

You may already be deep into your shopping here on Covet Dance and wondering what these new lip balms are all about. After all, the French word "Merde" literally translates to "poop!" Keep reading to find out why this word is important in the dance world and how these lip balms make the perfect gifts for your ballet besties.

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:
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:
Covet Dance Battle - Card Game
Backstage Just Got a Whole Lot More Fun! Dance Battle Card Game - IS HERE - Though Covet Cards can be used just like a regular deck of cards for ordinary car games, they have been specially designed for dancers...
Miss Natasha's Top Five Dancer Gifts
Here are Miss Natasha's top choices for the perfect dancer gifts this season! GET 10% OFF WITH CODE: NATASHA10 Every Dancer Needs This Backstage Fix-It Kit Conceived by actual dance moms, this performance and competition survival kit includes everything from...
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! 
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. 
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!