The Pointe: Our Blog
Advice & Education
Everything you need to know about taking care of your Bloch products, stretching, workouts, what to wear, hair styles and more...
How Does Ballet Dancing Affect Feet?
Whether you’re training for a performance or getting ready for a big audition, there’s never a good time for a foot injury. To help keep you dancing safely, we’re sharing a wealth of advice that can help inform you about ballet foot injuries, what causes them, and how to prevent them.
Ballet Shoe Guide
As the innovation leader in ballet shoes for nearly a century, BLOCH understands the importance of a high-quality, durable and beautifully-crafted ballet shoe. Whether you are just getting started in the process of choosing your first ballet shoe or searching for your next performance pair, the BLOCH Ballet Shoe Guide is packed with information to assist you in your search.
8 Amazing Health Benefits of Dancing
Many people start dancing simply because it’s a fun hobby, but there are actually countless health benefits you experience when you move your body during dance. Everyone who learns to dance can enjoy the same wonderful health benefits that the activity brings.
How Long Do Pointe Shoes Last?
As the world’s leading provider of technical dance footwear and apparel, BLOCH understands that knowing how long pointe shoes last is crucial information for any dancer. From signs that it’s time to replace your pointe shoes to expert advice on extending the life of a pair, here’s our guide to how long pointe shoes last.
How Does Ballet Dancing Affect Feet?
Whether you’re training for a performance or getting ready for a big audition, there’s never a good time for a foot injury. To help keep you dancing safely, we’re sharing a wealth of advice that can help inform you about ballet foot injuries, what causes them, and how to prevent them.
Beyond the Barre
Join us outside of the studio, and immerse yourself in the world of dance...
Join our Mini Star Search!
Could your tiny dancer be our next Mini Star? Our Mini Star Search is here, offering an exciting, rare opportunity you won’t want to miss — we’re looking for young models to star in our catalogue photoshoot!
World Ballet Day 2019: All you need to know
World Ballet Day is back and bigger than ever before! Tipped to repeat the success of previous years, here’s what we can expect for 2019.
World Ballet Day 2019: All you need to know
World Ballet Day is back and bigger than ever before! Tipped to repeat the success of previous years, here’s what we can expect for 2019.
The history of our all-time favourite tap steps
Have you ever wondered about the origin of tap dance terminology? A cramp roll? A Maxie Ford? The Shim Sham? Put your tap trivia to the test as we take a trip through toe-tapping history!
How well do you know your ballet history?
Have you ever wondered how the traditional dance medium ballet came to be? Brush up on your knowledge as BLOCH details the history of one of our favourite types of dance!
Our Products
A spotlight on our most-loved products with hints & tips on how to use & care for them...
What Are Warm-Up Booties?
Warm-up booties are a great accessory in any dancer's collection. Find out more about warm-up booties and their benefits with BLOCH.
Introducing our Fashion Ballet Pumps Collection
At BLOCH, we champion all things dance – and it’s with that in mind that we’ve created our new fashion ballet pumps collection, a range that helps you bring dance studio styles to the streets.
Introducing our Fashion Ballet Pumps Collection
At BLOCH, we champion all things dance – and it’s with that in mind that we’ve created our new fashion ballet pumps collection, a range that helps you bring dance studio styles to the streets.
The Best Dance and Exercise Face Masks
If you’re looking for the best face masks for exercise, look no further than BLOCH. In this piece, we’re detailing everything you should look for in an athletic face mask.
Introducing our new Tonal satin pointe shoe range
A new range of tonal pointe shoes, developed with dancers for you. Each colour will be available in our bestselling styles, the Heritage and European Balance in all our usual sizing.
Our Dancers
Interviews & tips from our favourite dancers...
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In Conversation With Letícia Dias
We recently caught up with Soloist, Letícia Dias to discuss all things Ballet, her aspirations for the future and how she came to find her lifelong love for dance.
A day in the life: Anna Rose O’Sullivan
BLOCH influencer Anna Rose O’Sullivan offers an exclusive insight into her daily routine and intense preparation schedule.
A day in the life: Anna Rose O’Sullivan
BLOCH influencer Anna Rose O’Sullivan offers an exclusive insight into her daily routine and intense preparation schedule.
A day in the life: Julian Mackay
Global guest artist and BLOCH Ambassador Julian Mackay reveals an exclusive insight into his dazzling dance career!
A day in the life: Christine Shevchenko
BLOCH influencer and Principal dancer Christine Shevchenko reveals an exclusive insight into her dazzling dance career!