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    19th century French acrobat Jules Léotard who the traditional leotard is named after

    The history of the dance leotard

    The leotard we know and love today is a one-piece garment that covers the upper body while leaving the legs free ⁠— but it hasn't always looked this way. Here we chart this rise and rise of this famed dancewear staple! 

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    Dance Dancewear History Leotard
    October 15, 2019
    The outside of the BLOCH London store in Seven Dials, Covent Garden

    What to expect when you visit a BLOCH store

    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. 

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    BLOCH Store Dancewear Pointe Shoe Fitting Store news
    October 15, 2019
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