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 Elastics on Ballet Shoes

Jul 05, 2022

Elastics are purposely left off the shoe so dancers can sew them on in the right place. Follow our guide on how to sew your elastics correctly.

Ballet Audition Guide

Jun 14, 2022

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

What Are the Different Styles of Dance

May 27, 2022

Thinking about starting dance or signing your child up for classes? To help you choose a style, our blog details all the different types of dance.

Character Shoe Guide

Nov 11, 2022

What are character shoes? From the purpose of character shoes to choosing the right size, here is our guide to character shoes. 

Is Dance Good for Mental Health?

Oct 11, 2022

We all know dance has physical benefits, but the mental health benefits are also huge. Here, we talk to experts about how dance can help mental health.

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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Just landed: Gelato Childrens collection

Mar 13, 2020

Our brand-new childrens Gelato range is sure to delight every little dancer, in a colour palette that screams sunshine!

Just landed: Ladies Monaco Collection

Mar 02, 2020

Monaco, part of our spring summer collection, showcases flattering silhouettes and detailing we know you’re going to love!

Alcyone lifestyle sneaker

Feb 17, 2020

Following the success of our iconic studio to street lifestyle sneaker OMNIA, we’re thrilled to reveal the sneaker following closely in its footsteps is the super stylish yet endlessly practical Alcyone.

Balance Lisse Pointe Shoe

Jan 30, 2020

Introducing the latest pointe shoe to join our world-renowned line-up: Balance Lisse. This style will enable you to push the boundaries of ballet even further, providing the stability and support you crave.

Our first-ever menswear collection

Jan 28, 2020

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

Tap to the beat in the Jason Samuels Smith Black Patent Tap Shoe!

Oct 15, 2019

Tap dancing sensation Jason Samuels Smith tells BLOCH why he could dance all day in the spectacular Jason Samuels Smith black patent tap shoes!

A day in the life: Mariinsky Theatre first soloist Maria Khoreva

Oct 15, 2019

We caught up with Mariinsky Theatre first soloist and BLOCH Spokesperson Maria Khoreva to find out how she spends a typical day preparing for a big ballet role, her top tips for aspiring dancers and her BLOCH must-haves!