The Pointe: Our Blog

Our Dancers

Interviews & tips from our favourite dancers...

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Julian Mackay wearing BLOCH holding 5th position
BLOCH pink 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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How To Sew Ribbons on Pointe Shoes

Oct 15, 2019

Follow BLOCH's simple guide to sewing ribbons and elastic on pointe shoes, and make sure your new pair of pointe shoes are secure and ready to go! 

Pre-Pointe Exercises for Strength and Conditioning

Sep 01, 2021

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.

How to know when you need a new pair of pointe shoes

Mar 03, 2021

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.

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 on her pointe shoes
A ballet dancer en pointe wearing 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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Dance Class Checklist: 8 Dance Bag Essentials

Oct 15, 2019

Here are five BLOCH necessities we recommend keeping packed in your dance bag at all times, so you're always prepared for class or rehearsal.

Dance bold: Update your leotard collection with blue!

Oct 15, 2019

As we draw closer to Winter, it's out with the old and in with the blue! A nod to the frosty, glacial hues associated with the approaching cooler months, when it comes to our dancewear staples, we’re coveting blue.