Guest Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 14:42, Viv said: I've looked at general gym bags as well but would still like to hear some reviews of them used for dance bags if anyone has them I tend to do most of research online but half the bags don't even have pictures of the inside, makes it hard to make a good assessment. Not sure about mnemo but I have no preference for a dance brand bag, anything that fits it all in will do! But if anyone here has found a bag, of any kind, particularly good, it would be nice to hear about it alas its not for me its for a teenager so appearance matters.. have been inveigled into purchasing a 'sports bag' from Victoria's Secret. Looks great has lots of pockets etc now lets see how long it lasts with daily use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 DD has an Under Armour sports bag. It more like a large hold-all which has turned into a "Mary Poppins " bag. Nine months of continuous, daily use and it still looks like new. She does bag everything up : pointe shoe bag, soft block bag, food bag etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Pointetoes said: DD has an Under Armour sports bag. It more like a large hold-all which has turned into a "Mary Poppins " bag. Nine months of continuous, daily use and it still looks like new. She does bag everything up : pointe shoe bag, soft block bag, food bag etc I was actually just looking at the Under Armour bags yesterday! Good to hear they hold up well. Do you know which one your DD has specifically? I also have bags within bags (pointe shoe bag, technique shoe bag, non-ballet shoe bag, character bag, scarf-and-skirt bag...) so it may work out nicely for me haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Viv said: I was actually just looking at the Under Armour bags yesterday! Good to hear they hold up well. Do you know which one your DD has specifically? I also have bags within bags (pointe shoe bag, technique shoe bag, non-ballet shoe bag, character bag, scarf-and-skirt bag...) so it may work out nicely for me haha. She has the UA Big Wordmark Tote in purple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in NZ Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 After years of disappointing dance bags, including the convertible Capezio one, I decided that sports bags would be tougher and we got the biggest Nike holdall DD can manage. It's hard to walk far with it, but it has a mesh pocket at one end where she keeps drinks, and a ventilated pocket at the other end where she keeps all her stinky shoes. We are also paranoid about liquids leaking onto shoes, after her IF exam pointe shoes acquired a blue stain from water leaking onto the blue fabric shoe-bag. So this bag keeps them well apart, and the main section has oceans of room for all her gear (Saturdays are the worst – she has private lesson, doing any selection of eight solos, then Pilates, followed by Grade 6, which requires character gear/chiffon skirt, plus all the usual first aid stuff, snacks, ballet/jazz flats and pointe shoes). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm definitely thinking a sports bag is the way to go, that Nike sounds perfect! Do you happen to know which one it was? I might have to go to a general sports store and have a look around. I'm finding Wednesdays particularly challenging, going straight from uni to dancing so having textbooks and laptop plus different uniforms for each class, different shoes, different skirts... I like the look of some of the Under Armour ones because they come with laptop pockets, but I'd need to win lotto first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in NZ Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's a bit hard to tell but I think it's this one. The photo looks very like it – one end has a zip pocket with a row of holes punched in it, that we use for shoes, and the other end is just a mesh/net type pocket. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Nike-Air-Max-Team-Training-Duffel-Bag-Medium-Sports-Holdall-Gym-Travel-Bag-Navy/122657442451?hash=item1c8ef40a93%3Ag%3A6fEAAOSwsXFZKqOQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I have to say so far I'm pretty impressed with the nike bags, especially considering the prices. If it holds up well with pretty much daily use, seems like very good value. Definitely going to take a closer at these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in NZ Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Yup, DD got it for her birthday last October. I just checked and she is very happy with it. It even fits her foam roller and Pilates mat if needed. (In fact she could probably climb into it herself if we needed to check maximum capacity) Just checked and the ventilated shoe pocket is currently comfortably accommodating three pairs of pointe shoes, one pair of demis (soft blocks), one pr jazz shoes, and two prs of ballet flats Edited August 23, 2017 by Cara in NZ Add info re shoe pocket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetitJeté Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Apologies if this is in the wrong topic, I’m quite new to this forum! I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a nice dance bag for my daughter, who starts JAs this term. I’d ordered one from Katz, which arrived this morning, but it’s gigantic, and looks ridiculous on her shoulder. Our local dance shop doesn’t have anything suitable, but I’m struggling online, as often measurements are not given. Ideally she’d like a shoulder bag, with a few pockets, big enough to fit in a character skirt, plus the usual ballet bits and bobs. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) My daughter is a JA and has a Capezio bag. It's pink and black. In the larger top section to fits her folder, her character skirt which we roll, her ballet shoes and snack. In the smaller section underneath she fits her hair kit, character shoes and rolled up towel. https://www.movedancewear.com/accessories_and_bags_dance_bags-capezio_multicompartment_dance_gear_bag/1840/?sku=CA B122&gclid=CjwKCAjw8ajcBRBSEiwAsSky_RVoBm20rfg5hvLicDUZxvFu9djBrKmGO7wpiuqd1dtLJzwSgAQJ8RoCUWYQAvD_BwE It did look a bit big to start with but she needs to space for when she goes to workshops down at Covent Garden so fit in lunch and props to. Edited September 1, 2018 by sunrise81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetitJeté Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 21 minutes ago, sunrise81 said: My daughter is a JA and has a Capezio bag. It's pink and black. In the larger top section to fits her folder, her character skirt which we roll, her ballet shoes and snack. In the smaller section underneath she fits her hair kit, character shoes and rolled up towel. https://www.movedancewear.com/accessories_and_bags_dance_bags-capezio_multicompartment_dance_gear_bag/1840/?sku=CA B122&gclid=CjwKCAjw8ajcBRBSEiwAsSky_RVoBm20rfg5hvLicDUZxvFu9djBrKmGO7wpiuqd1dtLJzwSgAQJ8RoCUWYQAvD_BwE It did look a bit big to start with but she needs to space for when she goes to workshops down at Covent Garden so fit in lunch and props to. Thanks, will take a look. Perhaps the one we have will actually be ok after all. Can I ask what you mean by workshops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Each of the year groups get invited to RBS Covent Garden to do a workshop for the day with the rest of the JAs from all over the country in that year. Last year my DD in Year 4 did a workshop on La Fille Mal Gardee. Loved it!! At lunch they got to go over the bridge of aspiration and in to the ROH and watched the company in rehearsal and saw Steven McRae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetitJeté Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Ah, how lovely! My daughter will be attending classes in London anyway, but sounds like she will love the workshops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 If you look on then RBS Flickr account you can see photos of the workshop days It is lovely and they then make new friends from other centres. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Earlier discussions on dance bags: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetitJeté Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks @Jan McNulty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 My dd has had the capezio one sunrise's DD has for years - had more than one. @Petit Jeté I think it is an ideal one for your DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I’ve just ordered DS a black Kavu sling bag from the US. They have them on Amazon too, and look pretty good for throwing over the shoulder. I struggled to find a boy ish one so I had his initials embroidered on with a graphic of a dancing boy. Looks fab, and durable! 👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitwornout Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 My daughter has had this Bloch bag for a few years and really likes it. The 3 compartments are good for keeping shoes separate from clothes and hair/notebooks etc https://www.movedancewear.com/accessories_and_bags_dance_bags-bloch_multicompartment_dance_bag/2156/?sku=BL A310BLK&gclid=CjwKCAjw8ajcBRBSEiwAsSky_QOWLoLLnoGoVkRsQi4dZi9DCbyQ2HPq0-uyGBnxi-VMov29VpM-aBoCQDkQAvD_BwE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in NZ Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I've said this before, but over 10 years we have concluded that dance bags are just not very tough and rarely last more than a year (some even less). We finally opted for a dark Nike sports bag that has a ventilated compartment for shoes and a separate pouch for drink bottles. There are usually three top considerations (especially as they get older): 1. You don't want smelly shoes near snacks. 2. You REALLY don't want water bottles leaking onto pointe shoes or black character skirts whose dye may run into anything pink nearby 3. You need more space as they acquire things like foam rollers, sewing kits, first aid/pointe rescue items, ice-spray for sore bits etc etc. So go bigger rather than smaller but make sure the poor DC isn't staggering under its weight. I think that's all! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 DD has used a sports bag from Under Armour for the last two years ( including a year at voc 6th form). It is like a tardis in the The amount it holds but as a shoulder bag it isn’t too big especially as she is tiny. We gave up on “dance bags” years ago, they tend to be expensive and not particularly user friendly. As Cara said sports bags seem to tick all the boxes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aklf Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I have just added some fun new tote bags and smaller cosmetic/shoe zip bags to my collection. you can see them on my instagram @kirstengracejewellery or my Facebook page here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieNora Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 01/09/2018 at 10:27, PetitJeté said: Apologies if this is in the wrong topic, I’m quite new to this forum! I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a nice dance bag for my daughter, who starts JAs this term. I’d ordered one from Katz, which arrived this morning, but it’s gigantic, and looks ridiculous on her shoulder. Our local dance shop doesn’t have anything suitable, but I’m struggling online, as often measurements are not given. Ideally she’d like a shoulder bag, with a few pockets, big enough to fit in a character skirt, plus the usual ballet bits and bobs. Many thanks! https://www.dancinginthestreet.com/Catalogue/Accessories/Dance-Bags/Tendu-T1029-Senior-Ballet-Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 DD uses a canvas tote bag with a selection of smaller zipped bags ( like makeup bags/large pencil cases/A4 size zipper bags she found somewhere! etc ) inside, with each class having its own 'bag' and then bags for hair stuff etc! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 My dd loved the Roch Valley black holdall bag with 'Dance' written on the side, with swirls and butterflies. She had it for for years and years, and when it finally gave up the ghost she replaced it with another one the same. It has pockets at both ends big enough for water bottles to stay upright, and a long pocket down the side. The top opens wide as well, so you can fold up a character skirt and lay it in without it getting creased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Both my Dds have the large Katz bags which fit everything but they moan they are too large. They now have the shoulder bags made by Tendu. Still large enough to fit dance stuff but not too big. Move Dancewear sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutu24 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I remember when I was in school and my backpack would get so heavy that it would be a pain to take it from place to place. You got to be careful with young bodies especially those that are dancing. Also, if your looking for a bag for a boy dancer our site sells bags in colors other than pink, like blue and black. We have some duffles with pockets on the side and a few with "DANCE" on them. Our address is in my signature. PittiJette; good luck to your daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I just realised we had 4 separate threads on the same subject, so I've merged them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 03/09/2018 at 12:12, Pixiewoo said: DD uses a canvas tote bag with a selection of smaller zipped bags ( like makeup bags/large pencil cases/A4 size zipper bags she found somewhere! etc ) inside, with each class having its own 'bag' and then bags for hair stuff etc! Good idea - think we may well adopt that as the bag DD uses seems to have dance wear and shoes for every type of dance regardless of what class she is going to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I ended up going with this bag in the end because it was neutral colours, didn't have DANCE in pink glitter anywhere on it, but was designed with the dancer in mind https://shop.rad.org.au/collections/featured-items/products/youth-dance-bag It has been holding up very well, I use it 6 days a week, but I've only had it for 6 or so months. And was cheaper than both the Nike and the Under Armour I was looking at. Not sure about international shipping though? Rough dimensions are 50cm long by 35cm high by 40cm deep however it is very expandable. Almost empty it seems quite small and very light, but I was amazed at how much it managed to take for the mid-year dance concert, including five costumes (none of them with the same style of shoe) and an entire three drawer make up case. The entire top folds back and has a mesh pocket in it, currently holding three pairs of pointes, one pair demi pointes, one pair leather flats and one pair canvas flats without any problems (and keeps the smell from getting too bad). Mesh pocket at one end holds my water bottle, secure 'dry' compartment at the other, small zip pocket inside to hold my phone and large zip pocket on the outside holding sewing kit, first aid kit, two fascial release balls, three spanish fans, a journal, 4 pens... Perhaps it's time to clear my bag out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 DD’s Capezio bag used daily at vocational school still going strong into it’s 4th year! Think she would like a new one for changes sake so I will take it on after 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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