Practical Gifts
For the ladies, how about a way to store petticoats? Nancy's Super Deluxe Petticoat Hanger ($19.95) mounts on the ceiling and holds up to 15 petticoats. Pettitree Company ($25.95 to $29.95) offers a wooden stand that holds up to six petticoats.
Petticoats are uncomfortable to travel in. For travel to and from conventions, Nancy's Easy Pack Petticoat Travel Bag ($14.95) holds up to four petticoats and is made of heavy-duty denim. For carrying your petticoat to the dance, the Promenade Shop carries a petticoat bag ($6) made of 100% nylon mesh.
Dance shoes are meant to be worn indoors only. Longaberger baskets are a unique and stylish way to transport dance shoes and other dance accessories. Take a look at the Country Estate Collection Classic Large Saddlebrook basket ($139), 13" Measuring basket ($89), Classic Magazine basket ($79), and Market baskets ($53-$78). Accessories, such as basket protectors, liners, and lids, are also available. For order information and information about Longaberger's product line, contact a Longaberger Sales Consultant.
Name badges ($5 and up) help break down barriers when you are among people you haven't yet met. Conventions are a great place to buy name badges. Most will engrave while you wait. The Badge Hut and G2Ideas, Inc. are two on-line options for badges. Your local area engraver may also be able to help you. While you are enquiring about badges, ask the engraver about stationary or address labels with a dancer imprint, another nice gift idea.
For the men, an extra scarf slide (around $10), a belt buckle ($15 and up), or a towel holder (around $10) might be appreciated. Check out the clothing stores listed below for these accessories.
For the Body (& Soul)
Both men and women can appreciate a foot bath ($20 and up) or a portable massager ($10 and up), especially after a night or weekend of dancing. Schedule a half hour massage ($25 and up) or a spa pedicure ($35 and up), complete with foot massage, at your local spa for a real treat.
For a blow-out gift, treat your dancer to a full day ($150 and up) at your local spa, complete with massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, and lunch.
For the special honey in your life, learn the art of massage yourself and give a basket of oils, candles and a gift certificate for your massage services.
