Whether you're heading to your very first dance competition or your fiftieth, every dancer knows one thing is certain—there's a lot of waiting around.
From warm-ups and rehearsals to backstage line-ups and awards ceremonies, dancers spend hours between performances. During this time, it's important to stay warm, protect your costume, and keep your body ready to perform.
That's exactly why Gumbis were created.
More than just a warm-up outfit, Gumbis help dancers stay comfortable, competition-ready, and protected all day long.
Stay Warm Between Every Performance
After warming up, muscles begin cooling down surprisingly quickly.
When muscles become cold, they can feel tight, stiff, and less prepared for the next routine.
Gumbis are made from ultra-soft premium polar fleece that helps retain body heat, keeping dancers warm while they wait backstage, travel between venues, or watch teammates perform.
Instead of constantly rewarming, dancers can simply wear their Gumbis and stay ready for their next performance.
Protect Beautiful Competition Costumes
Competition costumes are often one of the biggest investments dance families make.
Sequins, rhinestones, delicate fabrics, and bright colours can easily become dirty or damaged while waiting around backstage.
Gumbis are designed to fit comfortably over dance costumes, helping protect them from:
- Dusty floors
- Food and drink spills
- Makeup smudges
- General wear and tear
- Wrinkling while waiting
When it's time to perform, simply remove your Gumbis and step on stage looking your best.
Keep Hair and Makeup Competition Ready
Anyone who's spent an early morning perfecting a competition bun knows how important it is to keep everything in place.
Unlike bulky jumpers or hoodies that need to be pulled over your head, Gumbis are designed to be easy to put on and take off, helping preserve hairstyles, makeup, and hair accessories before taking the stage.
Less fixing means less stress.
Perfect for Every Style of Dance
No matter what style your child competes in, Gumbis help keep them comfortable throughout the day.
Perfect for:
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Lyrical
- Hip Hop
- Tap
- Musical Theatre
- Acro
- Cheer
- Gymnastics
They're also ideal for dance classes, rehearsals, conventions, and travelling to and from the studio.
Made for Long Competition Days
Dance competitions can easily last 10–12 hours.
Throughout the day, dancers are warming up, stretching, eating lunch, cheering on teammates, and waiting for awards.
Gumbis provide warmth without feeling bulky, allowing dancers to move freely while staying cosy all day.
The lightweight design makes them comfortable enough to wear for hours without restricting movement.
Why Parents Love Gumbis
Parents love Gumbis because they help protect everything they've spent time and money preparing.
With Gumbis, dancers can:
- Stay warm between routines
- Protect expensive costumes
- Keep tights clean
- Preserve competition hair and makeup
- Stay comfortable all day
- Feel confident before stepping on stage
It's one less thing to worry about on an already busy competition day.
The Competition Essential Every Dancer Should Own
Every dance bag has the essentials—dance shoes, costumes, makeup, hairspray, snacks, and water.
Now, there's one more item that belongs on that list.
Gumbis.
Designed especially for dancers, Gumbis help keep muscles warm, costumes protected, and dancers comfortable from the first warm-up to the final awards presentation.
Once you've experienced a competition day in Gumbis, you'll wonder how you ever managed without them.