Advice & Education

Pre-pointe exercises are a must for ballet. Here are the best pre-pointe exercises and beginner pointe exercises to ensure you’re prepared for pointe work.

Pointe shoes are a dancer's tool and so careful maintenance and preparation is key. We have all the care and maintenance tips you need, so you can enjoy your pointe shoes for longer.

How do you know when your pointe shoes are ‘dead’? At BLOCH, we’ve detailed all the warning signs that you’ve outgrown or worn out your pointe shoes.

Once your ballet teacher has given you the green light to begin your journey on pointe, it's time to book your BLOCH pointe shoe fitting — here’s what to expect at your first appointment.

Right now with our routines restricted, it’s an unprecedented time for us all. Add to that the frustration of your favourite classes cancelled, but, with a little help from BLOCH and our most loved social media apps, you can still stick to your fitness and dancing regime from the comfort of your home.

The most enchanting period in a dancer’s calendar is fast approaching: Christmas performance season! Follow our complete guide to preparing for your Nutcracker performance and making it your best yet!

If you're ready to begin your training en pointe, follow BLOCH's simple guide to sewing the ribbons and elastics on your new pair of pointe shoes so they are secure and ready to go.

There's nothing quite like the buzz of performance day and the best way to feel confident is to be prepared. Follow BLOCH's guide to getting performance ready for your best show yet!

Feel like you're in need of a little assurance to help you perform at your best? We're here to help! Read on for BLOCH's top tips on building confidence in the ballet class and beyond.

Our superior range of dance apparel, footwear and accessories doesn’t just exist online, there is also a collection of BLOCH stores dotted around the globe for you to discover too — here's what to expect when you visit. 

If you want to enhance your dancing and stay ahead of the curve, consider incorporating these fun fitness activities into your routine to feel fitter, stronger and more confident in class.

Pointe work is hailed as the most iconic and elegant element of ballet, but how can you tell if you're ready to take this next step? Follow BLOCH's complete guide to knowing when you're ready to progress on to pointe.