Back to School - Autumn is here!

 

Schools in the performance / arts communities are reopening in Malta and this is such a relief. Although children have to wear masks, which can be a bit difficult when the activity involves strenuous exercise, it is always better than not being able to continue with tuition at all.

At The Ballet Shop, we have stocked up for all forms of dancewear for different forms of dance, but remember that if you have a uniform requirement for a particular school, you need to be specific about what it is you need.  The colour and material of the leotard is important, for example. If you are in Malta, we are also happy to have you over for a fitting, especially since pointe shoes require proper fitting, for example.

Ballet shoes, tights and socks, hair nets, bunholders - these are universal. A pink bunholder is the same in any school as is a pink wrap-over cardigan (ok you might be asked to choose between fleece and normal knitted cardigan); hairbands are the same colour as the leotards (usually) and tights, socks and shoes are invariably pink.

Head over to our shop now and see if there's anything that works for you!

The first few weeks of school term ...

So the first few weeks of school term have kicked off well, with people coming to the shop to get their uniforms.  Many people still prefer to fit their children with the appropriate uniforms, rather than order online, simply because they are growing so fast.  Some people think it is hardly worth their while ordering online and receiving items by post.  That is a great pity since it can save them time and money - of course, if they know the size.

It is important to fit the child well - many make the mistake of taking items which are far too big, or stretch out items which are far too small.  Ill-fitting clothes are dangerous in dance, as they can cause discomfort or, worse, injury.  This is especially true of footwear, since they can cause the dancer to trip and fall, or they can so badly cramp the feet that the work is not carried out properly and correctly.

Receive a proper fitting and contact us for an appointment.  You can also find us on facebook !