19 Best Dance Gifts for Dancers of Every Style

Dancers learn by watching their lines, and practicing at home without a mirror means guessing. This 48 by 32 inch wall-mounted mirror shows her full body, turning a spare-room corner into a mini studio. Pair it with a barre for a complete home setup.

The big gift for a serious ballet student. Two bars adjust from child to adult height, it stands on its own without drilling into walls, and it is made in the USA. Home barre work between classes is how dancers build strength and turnout.

A low-cost tool that dancers use constantly. Spinning on the board lets her practice spotting and balance in multiple pirouettes on a kitchen floor. The pack includes a round and a square board, so two siblings or teammates can share.

Ballet students working toward pointe spend a lot of time on foot strength and arch flexibility. This solid pine stretcher comes with a band and foam pads, and it gives her a guided stretch during homework or TV time. Ask her teacher first, since stretching too hard can strain young feet.

Loops along the strap let her hold a leg at a fixed length and move one loop deeper as her flexibility improves. Dancers use it for splits and extensions, and it costs less than a lesson.

A leather slip-on jazz shoe with a split EVA sole and neoprene arch insert, so it flexes when she points. Jazz and lyrical dancers wear through these often, and a spare pair for class is always welcome. Order her usual street size and check the brand chart.

Socks with a smooth spin spot under the ball of the foot and grip lines on the heel and forefoot. Contemporary and lyrical dancers use them to turn easily on studio floors without slipping on landings.

A soft knit romper that goes over a leotard to keep muscles warm before class and between combinations. Ballet students love the look, and it saves her from sitting in a cold studio in just tights. Size by the height and weight chart, not age.

Padded booties that slip over ballet slippers or bare feet to keep young dancers warm in drafty studios and backstage. Bloch is a trusted brand among teachers, and these keep slippers clean when she walks to the bathroom.

Hip hop, jazz funk and Zumba dancers need a shoe that grips but still lets the foot point and pivot. These mesh sneakers have a split sole and a cushioned heel for jumps, and they are light enough to dance in for an hour.

An 18-inch water-resistant duffle with a separate shoe compartment and a wet pocket for a sweaty leotard. It is the right size for a dancer who carries ballet, jazz and tap shoes to back-to-back classes.

Competition dancers carry several costumes, and this rolling bag has a pop-up rack to hang them on in the dressing room. Quiet wheels, an aluminum handle and a water-resistant shell make it a gift she will use for seasons.

Every ballet class and recital asks for a tight, smooth bun. Four donut sizes and 20 bobby pins make that much faster for parents with a dancer's hair and an early call time. Choose the shade closest to her hair color.

Dressing rooms at recitals and competitions are crowded and badly lit. This case has a light-up mirror and dividers for stage makeup, lashes and hair pins, so a teen dancer or dance parent can do quick changes anywhere.

A stainless steel dance charm necklace with an initial and birthstone you choose. It is a recital or end-of-year gift she can keep long after she stops dancing, and teachers often order one for each student.

Twelve canvas zipper pouches, each with a different dancer print. Teachers and team parents use them for holiday or recital gifts, filled with bobby pins, hair ties or a treat for each dancer.

A small keychain with a letter charm that clips to a dance bag. Inexpensive enough to buy for a whole team before a competition, and the initial helps tell identical bags apart in a crowded dressing room.

Ten acrylic pointe shoe ornaments that won't shatter. Hang them on the family tree, or give one to each dancer in a class at the winter recital.

For a preschooler who just started ballet. Open the lid and a ballerina spins to music, and the little drawer holds hair clips and recital treasures. It makes a sweet first-recital gift.