The Pointe: Our Blog

BLOCH pink ballet ribbon with a signed pair of pointe shoes

Advice & Education

Everything you need to know about taking care of your Bloch products, stretching, workouts, what to wear, hair styles and more...

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Pointe Shoe Guide

Oct 28, 2021

If you’re ready to start your journey en pointe, our guide has all the information you need, from the anatomy of a pointe shoe to the different types available.

Parent Guide: How To Get Ready For Dance Class

Sep 16, 2021

If you are feeling confused about what to expect from dance classes or what dancewear to buy, this back-to-dance guide will take the hassle out of preparing your child for class.

How Ballet Pointe Shoes Are Made: Pointe Shoe Pastes

Sep 07, 2021

Pointe Shoe Pastes are a specially formulated glue-like substance, which is used in both the process of creating pointe shoes. BLOCH uses three different paste formulas to give you a variety of options.

How to Prepare for Your Ballet Exam

Jun 15, 2022

Preparing for your ballet exam? From what to expect on the day to top tips, our ballet exam guide has all the information you need.  

How To Prepare For A Ballet Audition

Jun 14, 2022

From what to wear to dance auditions to tips on ballet company auditions, here is our ballet audition guide.

Beyond the Barre

Join us outside of the studio, and immerse yourself in the world of dance...

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Ballet dancer tying the ribbons of her pointe shoes
A ballet dancer en pointe wearin pink pointe shoes and a white tutu

Our Products

A spotlight on our most-loved products with hints & tips on how to use & care for them...

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Just landed: Our first-ever menswear range

Jan 28, 2020

The stage is set for one of our most eagerly anticipated launches to date: our first-ever collection of dancewear for men, engineered for every dance genre. 

Top picks from our Winter Sale

Dec 20, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… to treat yourself in our winter sale! Here we share a selection of our favourite sale picks to make it easy for you to discover the best deals first.

Dance with confidence this Back to School in BLOCH essentials!

Aug 27, 2019

The new school year is fast approaching, and as a dancer there are many things you can do to feel confident for the new opportunities and challenges that brings – but we believe the best way to feel empowered is to be prepared.

Dance Bag Checklist: 8 Dance Bag Essentials

Aug 27, 2019

Equally as important as the perfect-fitting leotard, ballet shoes or jazz pants, is a dance bag equipped with all those extra essentials. Here are five BLOCH necessities we recommend keeping packed at all times.

Our Dancers

Interviews & tips from our favourite dancers...

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Julian Mackay wearing BLOCH holding 5th position