Since the start of The Whole Dancer we’ve had a Holiday Giveaway and as The Whole Dancer has grown, so has the giveaway!! This year it’s the biggest yet with prizes from some of our favorite dance brands. You can enter the giveaway through Tuesday, December 18, 2018 and winners will be chosen and notified by the 20th!!

Each of these brands is inspired by The Whole Dancer focus on health, positive mindset and positive body image and they hope to support you in feeling your best as you pursue dance. The giveaway is open to dancers 18 and older (if you’re under 18 a parent can enter for you)!! Good luck! XO, Jess

Scroll to the bottom to enter – note : There are 2 separate entry forms 1 for the girls and one for the guys. Though everyone is welcome to enter both!

Eleve Dancewear

Former Kansas City Ballet Dancer Lisa Choules started making leotards for herself when she wasn’t satisfied with the leotard options available.  Cue the creation of Eleve Dancewear. Ms. Choules creates leotards that fit well, inspire creativity, and make you feel confident stepping into the studio.

Eleve has one of the largest collections of colors, prints (so many floral prints), and mesh fabrics available to create your dream leotard.

• One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a $100 gift certificate to create their own custom Eleve leotard!!

You can visit their website elevedancewear.com or on Instagram @elevedancewear and @eleveboutique to see all of their Ready-to-Wear and Custom leotard options (as well as skirts).

Taylored Dancewear

The Whole Dancer Inter, Jessie found Taylored Dancewear on Instagram through a friend and she was leotard smitten (it proved that like most dancers she has a leotard addiction). Created in 2016 by Alyssa Taylor, Taylored Dancewear creates leotards with fun unique prints such as rainbows, comic book exclamations (like KAPOW!), elephants, floral, and more. She currently has limited holiday prints of snowmen, peppermint, black lace, and glitter mesh.

• One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a custom leotard from Taylored Dancewear.

You can find Taylored Dancewear on Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TayloredDancewear

or on Instagram @tayloreddancewear.

Deca Design Co.

Dancer Erin Quigley designs gorgeous earrings available on Etsy. Her creations are creative without being over the top and the pair of earrings we’re giving away are the perfect size for auditions.

• One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a pair of Katie Small Hoops designed to her specifications.

You can find Deca Design Co. on Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DecaDesignCo

Or on Instagram @decadesignco

Solu

In 2017, Pacific Northwest Ballet power couple Lindsi Dec and Karel Cruz created Solu. The goal of Solu is to create dancewear that dancers can feel balanced, work hard, and be positive in. They currently offer five leotard styles, unisex tights, vitality shirt (a scoop neck shirt you can wear three different ways), and a warm-up jacket. You know it’s a smash hit when PNB dancers are showing off their Solu in rehearsal photos and videos on Instagram.

• One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a Color Block Leotard (pictured above) in the size of their choice.  

You can visit their website at wearsolu.com or on Instagram @wearsolu to see their dancewear options.

Apolla Performance Wear

We are very excited to have Apolla Performance Wear be a part of our giveaway again. Apolla Performance Wear has become the go to sock in the dance world.  The Whole Dancer did a review of their shocks earlier this year: Check it out here!

“Apolla Shocks are the only footwear for dancers that provides Arch support, Ankle stability, energy Absorption (our 3 A’s) and our customizable traction. Our targeted compression for key insertion points of the feet help to lift, support, and remove inflammation.”

They now offer five different types of shocks and recently released their legwarmer with compression: the K-Warmer.

• One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a pair of shocks and a mesh bag from Apolla Performance Wear.

You can visit their website at apollaperformance.com or on Instagram @apollaperformance to see all of their shock options.

Yumiko

Created in 2002 by Yumiko Takashima, Yumiko Dancewear is the dancewear company that started the customizable leotard sensation. They have boutiques in New York City, Berlin, and Tokyo, as well as a worldwide network of YumiGirls and YumiGuys.

In September, they released two new leotard designs: the Daria and the Zoe, as well as legwarmers. The New York and Berlin boutiques now offer a color bar, samples of every fabric available to create a better leotard customization experience.

• One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a Yumiko Holiday Collection Leotard in the size of their choice and a Yumiko limited edition Happy Holidays Tote.

You can visit their website at yumiko.com or on Instagram @yumiko

Cloud & Victory

I had the pleasure of connecting with Min of Cloud & Victory for a little interview, check that out here. This opportunity to connect took me from a fan of Cloud & Victory to a die hard. There’s a positive message and some needed levity for the ballet world.

• Min has graciously provided an “I like big battus” T for one of the winners of our holiday giveaway!!

Find C&V online here : https://www.cloudandvictory.com/ or on instagram @cloudandvictory

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For the giveaway I didn’t want the guys to feel left out. So I got very excited when I found Boys Dance Too. It’s an online dancewear retailer that focuses on menswear. It has several brands such as Body Wrappers, Capezio, M Stevens and more.

• One giveaway winner will receive their Boys Dance Too Black dance bag. You can follow them on Instagram @boysdancetoo or check out their website www.boysdancetoo.com.

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One of my favorite things to do at The Whole Dancer is host a fun giveaway where you have the chance to win beautiful, inspiring, health promoting prizes. This year we’ve got our biggest giveaway yet + a holiday gift guide. Whether shopping for yourself of someone else, check out these gift ideas to mix it up.

Songbird Dancewear : Started by Hope Hagen during her time at Butler University, this company is really taking off as Hope creates unique designs with lovely fabrics.

One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a leotard of her choice from Songbird Dancewear!

Here’s a photo of Hope in one of her own designs. Photo by Brittany Gleason.

SimpleSense Now : This company was started by Health Coach Deanna Rae. Her aspiration is to provide the food industry with better quality snacks & desserts made with organic, real, and nourishing ingredients.

These snacks provide perfect on the go fuel for dancers. Stash a tube of “bites” in your dance bag and you’ll be powered through rehearsals or class.

One follower of The Whole Dancer will receive a case of raw bites and a chocolate chaga cake from SimpleSense Now.

Apollo Performance Wear : This company has really taken off and been much more visible in the last year. For good reason – prioritizing the health of your feet and ankles deserves attention!

“Apolla Shocks are the only footwear for dancers that provides Arch support, Ankle stability, energy Absorption (our 3 A’s) and our customizable traction.

Our targeted compression for key insertion points of the feet help to lift, support, and remove inflammation.”

One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a free pair of shocks + a mesh carry bag from Apolla Performance Wear!

Dancewear Solutions : I’ve just discovered this website and I appreciate the mix of traditional dance clothes (leotards and tights) and very reasonably priced leggings and activewear.

Pro – tip – when it comes to tights I always order 1 – 2 sizes up from what the size chart suggests. There’s nothing worse than tights that are too tight!

Click here for 20% off Holiday Gifts

Fresh : Skincare Solutions Gift Set

During Nutcracker your skin takes a beating. There’s A LOT of makeup going on and little time to allow your skin to breathe, recover and rejuvenate. This gift set will help
you moisturize and restore balance to your skin.

One follower of The Whole Dancer will receive the Fresh Skincare Solutions Gift Set.

MooreSkirts : This company hasn’t even launched yet but we’re getting a preview at The Whole Dancer!

Brooke Moore, former Principal Dancer with PA Ballet, Corps de Ballet Dancer with San Francisco Ballet and current teacher at the BalletMet Dance Academy started MooreSkirts just for fun making skirts for her friends and colleagues.

It’s taken off and will launch on Etsy in January 2018! For now, find and follow on Instagram.

One follower of The Whole Dancer will receive a skirt of their choice from MooreSkirts!

Leos by Kat : from a wonderful mother daughter team you get well made custom and pre – made leotards.

At Leos by Kat you’ll find some of the loveliest mesh details and designs available. The holiday deadline has passed but gift cards are perfect!

One follower of The Whole Dancer will win the Maren leotard in white mesh andcream/floral print (*not pictured*) in her size!

Day Designer : for the planner obsessed. I’m very
planner obsessed and this planner has been my go – to for the last 3 years.

With a page per day, full month view and a goals
section in the front the day designer mini or classic makes a great gift for any determined dancer.

One follower of The Whole Dancer will win a Day Designer mini in Rosey Posey print (*not pictured*)!

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The Whole Dancer Holiday Giveaway 2017

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For this years giveaway I have the pleasure of collaborating with Casey Dalton of DECO dancewear and Ashley Ellis of RubiaWear. In addition to a leotard and leg warmers from those amazing companies, one lucky winner will also receive The Whole Dancer Notebook, a $97 gift credit to use towards any program at The Whole Dancer AND a Skincare Treasures gift set from fresh.

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DECO dance wear is a small, dancer-owned business specializing in bespoke pieces for professional ballet dancers and students.  The leotards are unique and beautiful and handmade by Casey in the USA!

RubiaWear is a gorgeous line of leg warmers and rompers created by Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Ashley Ellis. RubiaWear’s objective is to offer high quality and unique dance wear that will add to your inspiration to be the best you can be everyday!

You’ll also receive The Whole Dancer Notebook by May Designs so when you use your $97 gift code towards The Whole Dancer Program or The Dancer’s Best Body Program you’ll have somewhere to take notes and stay on task!

Finally, to help you pamper your skin after all the makeup and sweating of the Nutcracker season, you’ll receive the fresh Skincare Treasures gift set!

The Whole Dancer Holiday Giveaway 2016 TERMS AND CONDITIONS – NO PURCHASE NECESSARY – a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Giveaway start date Thursday, December 8 2016 end date Wednesday December 21, 2016. There will be (1) grand prize winner who will win all prizes. Winner will be announced on Thursday December 22, 2016. You must be 17 or older to enter – if under 17 – a parent or guardian may enter for you. If you reside outside of the USA you will be responsible for shipping fees. Approximate prize value – $270. To enter you must be subscribed the The Whole Dancer email list, follow and like The Whole Dancer on Facebook and Instagram on the day the winner is selected and complete entry on the rafflecopter page. The winner will be chosen at random and notified by email. For questions regarding this giveaway contact info@thewholedancer.com.

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