Contest Updates!

Wow time is flying by! We hope that everyone had a wonderful October and a fun Halloween.

Lori McGee is our Halloween Costume contest winner! Congratulations!

Jennifer DeMay is our October Essay contest winner! 

She spoke of making the most of the time she spends with family and friends and being sure she gives herself enough "me time". 

We think that's a great point(e) to make especially as we are into cold season. You always want to make time for yourself. Getting enough rest can be hard with our crazy busy lives but it makes a huge difference. Always remember that as a dancer your body is your instrument and you must take care of it. 

November Essay Topic: What are you thankful for?

Entry Dates: November 7, 2014 - November 30, 2014

Refresher on the how to enter:

Submit your essay via email to info@dancerswarehouse.com with the subject line November Essay. Please provide the following information along with your submission:

1. First and Last Name
2. Phone number
3. Shipping address
4. Age (if under 16)

Contest Rules:

1. One submission per person per topic.
2. Essays must be between 250 and 500 words.
3. Essays must be submitted between the specified days. Late entries will not be considered.
4. Prize has no cash value. 
5. Employees of Dancers Warehouse, Inc. and its affiliates are not eligible for prize winnings. 
6. Prior winners are not eligible for prizes within three moths of their previous winning. 

We want to hear your thoughts! Be sure to submit your essay. Contest winners will be announced at the beginning of December. 

DIY Halloween Ideas

Hi Everyone,

Here is a quick and easy Halloween hair tutorial perfect for teachers and students. Only a few craft items are needed and you might even have them lying around your house already. 

Click the image to view the tutorial via Simple As That Blog

Start by creating the perfect bun with either the Capezio "Bun Builder" or the Sarah Potempa "Wrap Up". Check out this post if you need a refresher on how these work!

Maybe you are looking to live a little more on the wild side this Halloween. This pretty cat eye can transform your little black dress into the purr-fect costume.

Products you'll need:

1. Black felt tip eye liner
2. Eye shadow: dark gray or black, light gray, and white
3. Mascara
4. False Eyelashes (if you're feeling really bold)

Eclipse

Snowball

Sterling

Felt tip Eyeliner

Mascara

Eyelashes

Don't forget about our Halloween Costume Contest, open until November 5th, and the October Essay Contest, open until October 31st.

October Essay Question:
Most of us have crazy busy lives. Between work, school, dance, friends, and family it seems there are never enough hours in the day. How do you keep your life in balance? 

September Essay Contest: Winner! and October Announcement

Hi Everyone!

We cannot believe how many wonderful essays we received during the month of September. It was so hard to chose a winner but we have finally come to a decision!

Congratulations, Kaitlyn Libby, you are our September winner! 

Here is a lovely excerpt from the end of her essay:

"I want to improve overall in all my dance classes and to make as many dance friends as possible, (those are the best kind of friends). My last goal is to be able to say, “I can do_____” instead of “I want to be able to do” or “I want”, and know that I have earned the right to each of these goals I accomplished by working hard."

Thank you to everyone else who submitted an essay. Keep writing! There's always another chance to win.

October's Essay Question:

Most of us have crazy busy lives. Between work, school, dance, friends, and family it seems there are never enough hours in the day. How do you keep your life in balance? 

The contest will be open to submissions until Friday, October 31. Please email info@dancerswarehouse.com with your essay. Subject line "October Essay Contest".

Don't forget about the Halloween Costume contest as well! Email us a picture of your Halloween costume, subject line "Halloween 2014", for a chance to win a Dancers Warehouse gift card. Contest ends November 5th. 

New for October! Check out these super comfy sweatshirts by Sugar & Bruno. So perfect for this chilly weather we've been having in New England. We just want to wear this sweatshirt 24/7 sipping our Pumpkin Spice Lattes while we catch up on some reading next to our favorite fall candle. Don't fret, this sweatshirt would be super cute in an air conditioned studio if you are still experiencing warm weather! It also comes in a ton of colors! 

What's your favorite fall trend? Here in the office we are definitely on the pumpkin everything bandwagon and you will always find a scarf around our necks. 

Essay Contest: September

Hey Everyone!

We hope that everyone has had a great summer vacation filled with equal parts dance and relaxation.

Don't forget Friday, August 29th is the last day to take 20% off your order with coupon code BACK2DANCE at Dancers Warehouse. Don't miss out!

To kick off the school year we are excited to begin our monthly essay contest. To enter, simply submit your essay via email to info@dancerswarehouse.com with the subject line September Essay. Please provide the following information along with your submission:

1. First and Last Name
2. Phone number
3. Shipping address
4. Age (if under 16)

Let's recap the Contest Rules previously posted here:

1. One submission per person per topic. 
2. Essays must be between 250 and 500 words. Short and sweet!
3. Essays must be submitted between the specified days. Late entries will not be considered.
4. Prize has no cash value. 
5. Employees of Dancers Warehouse, Inc. and its affiliates are not eligible for prize winnings. 
6. Prior winners are not eligible for prizes within three months of their previous winning.  

September's Topic: What are your goals for the 2014-2015 dance season? 

Entry Dates: September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014

The winner will be announced October 6th. 

Here's a sneak peak of some of the amazing items that you might find in the winning gift basket!

Back to Dance!

We cannot believe that school will be starting up again in a matter of a few weeks! Now is the time to stock up on all your dance items. Online only we will be running a 20% off your shopping cart from 8/21 - 8/29. Use coupon code BACK2DANCE at checkout to receive the discount. This offer is not valid on previous purchases or in combination with any other offer.

When you come back to the studio after a break you want to be cautious about what your body is telling you. Pay close attention to any muscles that may be tight or tired and going full force may not be the best idea on day one. Here are some helpful tips we recommend:

1. Stretch, Stretch, Stretch! That doesn't necessarily mean go right into your splits - ease into things. 
   
2. Stay hydrated! Water helps to lubricate your joints so they can move in full range of motion. Check out this awesome article from Pointe Magazine for more information on why staying hydrated is so important.
   
3. Potassium (in combination with water) will help keep your muscle from cramping up so eat those bananas! I know a lot of dancers who also love coconut water for aiding in their muscle recovery. 
4. Roll out your muscles! A foam roller or tennis ball can work wonders on getting those deep knots out. This is a great article along with a video on the proper technique to roll out your I.T. band.
5. Ice baths and soaks = I for one cannot stand being cold so sitting in a bath of ice water does not appeal to me but on some occasions after a strenuous pointe class or rehearsal I'll fill a small container with ice water and attempt to put my feet in. I do however love soaking my feet in epsom salts and warm/hot water. It is so good for relieving sore muscles and tension. If you find that whatever body part needs soaking doesn't fit in a little bucket you can also soak a towel in the mixture, ring it out a bit, and apply that to the area in need. 

We hope these tips help keep your body feeling great as we begin this new dance season!


Here is a sneak peak at one of the items added to the gift bags for the essay contest!

Stay tuned for more information on how to submit your essay.

The staff at Pas de Shop and Dancers Warehouse we are so saddened by the news of Robin Williams' death. We lost a true artist and inspiration.

Free Shipping and Contest!

Hi Everyone!

Let's start with our newest promotion: FREE SHIPPING! Receive free ground shipping on all orders placed within the United States from Tuesday, August 12th through Friday, August 15th with promo code "SHIPITALL". Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on previous purchases. Not valid on rush orders. Valid online only at Dancers Warehouse. 

You're probably wondering what the contest is, right? Starting in September we will be hosting a monthly essay contest. The topic will vary from month to month and there will be one winner selected per topic. The prize will be a gift bag filled with some of our favorite dance items. We're still working out some of the details but wanted to give you a heads up so you can be prepared.

Contest Rules:

1. One submission per person per topic. 
2. Essays must be between 250 and 500 words. Short and sweet!
3. Must be submitted between the specified days. Late entries will not be considered. 
4. Prize has no cash value.
5. Employees of Dancers Warehouse, Inc. and its affiliates are not eligible for prize winnings. 
6. Prior winners not eligible for prizes within three months of their previous winning. 

Stay tuned for more updates and previews into what you can expect to find in the gift bags.