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LODance Originals

Print-on-demand merch designed specifically for dancers, featuring original LODance content — historical notation, daily quotes, and practical gear. Not in production yet; here's what's coming.

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Feuillet Flashcards

Deck of 52 — historical dance notation

A premium deck of cards mapping the 1700s Feuillet-Beauchamp notation system. Each card pairs a step symbol with its modern ballroom equivalent and a short anatomy of the move.

Educational, collectible, and unusually specific to dancers. The standout LODance original per the ChatGPT analysis of the POD market.

Audience

Ballroom, baroque, and historic dance enthusiasts

Est. price

$22 – $30

Vendor candidate: The Game Crafter (cards) or MakePlayingCards

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Daily Dance Quote Calendar

365 quotes from the LODance archive

A desktop / wall calendar featuring one original LODance quote or poem per day. Drawn from our archive of 590 jokes, dance quotes, and the Laozi of Dance.

Practical year-round product — sits on a dancer's desk as a daily reminder. Renews annually.

Audience

All dancers + teachers + studios as gifts

Est. price

$18 – $25

Vendor candidate: Lulu (print-on-demand books) or Gelato

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Evaluating Vendor

LODance Sticker Pack

Vinyl sticker set with L-word and dance motifs

A pack of 8–12 vinyl stickers featuring the L-word section icons (Lineage, Listening, Lore, Laughter, Library) plus dance-related illustrations.

Low-friction first purchase. Functions as marketing — every sticker on a laptop is a billboard.

Audience

Everyone — entry-level merch

Est. price

$8 – $12

Vendor candidate: StickerMule or Printful sticker product

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Evaluating Vendor

LODance Insulated Water Bottle

32oz vacuum-insulated, with subtle LODance branding

A practical dance-class essential. Subtle navy + gold LODance logo. Holds enough water for a 90-minute practice session.

Practical product every dancer needs. Branded but understated. Pairs naturally with the Hydration tile in the Shop.

Audience

All dancers; pairs with Hydration & Towels category

Est. price

$26 – $34

Vendor candidate: Printful (insulated tumblers) or Gelato

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LODance Brand Tee

Soft cotton T-shirt with L-word minimalist mark

A minimalist tee carrying the LODance wordmark or one of the L-word icons. Available in navy, cream, and heather grey. Unisex and women's cuts.

Lowest-friction apparel piece. Functions as identity-signaling more than fashion — "yes, I dance, and yes, I take it seriously." Best-seller candidate in most dance-merch programs.

Audience

All dancers and dance-curious; gift candidates

Est. price

$24 – $32

Vendor candidate: Printful (Bella+Canvas 3001) or Printify

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Studio-to-Street Hoodie

Heavyweight pullover for the cold-studio commute

A heavyweight cotton-blend pullover with embroidered LODance mark on the chest and a discreet L-word callout on the sleeve. Designed for the walk from car to studio in November.

Higher AOV than tees, longer wear cycle. Dance studios are often cold; the hoodie has a real functional reason to exist beyond branding.

Audience

All dancers; gift candidates

Est. price

$48 – $64

Vendor candidate: Printful (Gildan 18500) or Printify embroidered upgrade

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Dance Tote Bag

Canvas tote with LODance wordmark + dance icons

Heavy 12oz canvas tote that fits a pair of dance shoes, a water bottle, a towel, and a change of clothes. Print on one side; reverse blank for stickers.

Practical AND visible — every studio is a billboard. Sells well alongside Dance Bags and Shoe Bags in the main catalog.

Audience

All dancers; especially social/community dancers

Est. price

$22 – $30

Vendor candidate: Printful (heavy cotton tote) or Gelato

Evaluating Vendor

Five-Beat Mug

11oz ceramic mug with rhythm-pattern wraparound

A simple ceramic mug printed with a five-beat rhythm pattern from one of the most-loved ballroom dances. Quiet on the desk; recognizable to other dancers.

Cheap, giftable, hard to lose money on. Ideal for studio holiday gift bags and teacher appreciation week.

Audience

Dancers, teachers, studio owners

Est. price

$16 – $22

Vendor candidate: Printful (Anthem ceramic 11oz) or Printify

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