Introducing Stick2DANCE™ A modern alternative to safety pins
In Ballroom and Latin dancing, every detail matters.
From the cut of a garment to the way it moves on the floor, refinement is everything.
And yet—one small detail has remained unchanged for decades:
How we attach our competition numbers.
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A Small Problem We’ve All Accepted
Every competitor knows the routine.
Safety pins. Four corners. Careful positioning.
A slight bend. A small tear. Occasionally a prick of the finger.
It works—but it has never been ideal.
Pins can:
Damage garments
Crush or distort numbers
Feel uncomfortable during performance
And despite everything else in our industry advancing, this part has remained… unchanged.
A Simple Idea, Born from Real Experience
Interestingly, the idea did not come from a large company or a formal development process.
It came from within the dance world itself.
Two dedicated dance parents, frustrated with the repetitive inconvenience of safety pins, began exploring a better solution—taking inspiration from medical-grade adhesive technology.
Their goal was simple:
To find a cleaner, more practical, and garment-friendly way to attach competition numbers.
What followed was the development of what we now introduce as:
Stick2DANCE™
Dancewear Adhesive Patches WATCH A DEMO HERE ON OUR PRODUCT PAGE
A More Natural Way to Attach Your Number
Stick2DANCE™ offers a refined alternative to safety pins.
Instead of piercing fabric, the number is gently secured using an adhesive patch—creating a smoother, more natural connection between garment and number.
The result is:
A cleaner appearance
A more comfortable feel
A garment-friendly solution
No holes. No distortion. No unnecessary handling.
Designed for Real Competition Use
The application is straightforward:
1 Peel off the first backing
2 Attach to your competition number
3 Peel off the final backing and press firmly onto the garment
That final step is important.
A firm press ensures a secure hold throughout performance.
When applied correctly, the patch is designed to remain in place across multiple dances, even under the demands of competition.
A Modern Alternative
We are not suggesting that safety pins have never worked.
They have.
But as dancers, we constantly look for ways to improve—even in the smallest details.
Stick2DANCE™ represents exactly that:
A small innovation with the potential to make a meaningful difference.
Now Available from DSI London
DSI London is proud to bring Stick2DANCE™ to the Ballroom and Latin community.
Each pack contains three adhesive patches and includes a simple step-by-step guide, along with a QR code linking to a demonstration by DSI Elite Performer Sean.
We invite you to explore this new approach and decide for yourself.
The Beginning of a Change
Every improvement begins quietly.
A better fabric. A better shoe. A better technique.
Perhaps now—a better way to attach your number.
Stick2DANCE™
A modern, garment-friendly alternative to safety pins
A Small Problem We’ve All Accepted
Every competitor knows the routine.
Safety pins. Four corners. Careful positioning.
A slight bend. A small tear. Occasionally a prick of the finger.
It works—but it has never been ideal.
Pins can:
Damage garments
Crush or distort numbers
Feel uncomfortable during performance
And despite everything else in our industry advancing, this part has remained… unchanged.
Interestingly, the idea did not come from a large company or a formal development process.
It came from within the dance world itself.
Two dedicated dance parents, frustrated with the repetitive inconvenience of safety pins, began exploring a better solution—taking inspiration from medical-grade adhesive technology.
Their goal was simple:
To find a cleaner, more practical, and garment-friendly way to attach competition numbers.
What followed was the development of what we now introduce as:
Dancewear Adhesive Patches WATCH A DEMO HERE ON OUR PRODUCT PAGE
Stick2DANCE™ offers a refined alternative to safety pins.
Instead of piercing fabric, the number is gently secured using an adhesive patch—creating a smoother, more natural connection between garment and number.
The result is:
A cleaner appearance
A more comfortable feel
A garment-friendly solution
No holes. No distortion. No unnecessary handling.
The application is straightforward:
1 Peel off the first backing
2 Attach to your competition number
3 Peel off the final backing and press firmly onto the garment
That final step is important.
A firm press ensures a secure hold throughout performance.
When applied correctly, the patch is designed to remain in place across multiple dances, even under the demands of competition.
We are not suggesting that safety pins have never worked.
They have.
But as dancers, we constantly look for ways to improve—even in the smallest details.
Stick2DANCE™ represents exactly that:
A small innovation with the potential to make a meaningful difference.
DSI London is proud to bring Stick2DANCE™ to the Ballroom and Latin community.
Each pack contains three adhesive patches and includes a simple step-by-step guide, along with a QR code linking to a demonstration by DSI Elite Performer Sean.
We invite you to explore this new approach and decide for yourself.
Every improvement begins quietly.
A better fabric. A better shoe. A better technique.
Perhaps now—a better way to attach your number.
A modern, garment-friendly alternative to safety pins
A garment-friendly alternative to safety pins
