Author Archives: Geraldine Spiteri

Etiquette also exists in dance. Proper dance training is disciplined, and respects others. Such as turning up well-groomed and on time, participating and behaving well during class and giving each other space for their moves as much as possible. Etiquette means respecting other people in the studio and in the changing room. It means that you are aware that others are also benefitting from the class – whether it is syllabus, rehearsal or open class. People have invested time and Read More...

12 Oct

Our Bargain Box!

Stocks come, and stocks go, and we are constantly clearing our shelves! That’s why, alongside our Bargains Corner, wThe Ballet Shope have a Bargain Box, full of goodies that are end-of line or that we have decided to clear. We have anything from leotards, to shoes and skirts. Life isn’t just about uniforms in the dance world. Stock up with items from our bargain box – that way, you will always have that extra dance item to be a little different Read More...

26 Nov

We Now Accept Revolut !

The Ballet Shop is pleased to announce that we can also accept Revolut payments, provided that we have your order documented. You can order via the normal channels, click cheque payment and then contact us in order to pay with Revolut mobile. If you are a student in Malta, this also works for items to be delivered to us and can be used for refunds. We are still enquiring about the possibility of using this card on our payment machine, Read More...

09 Jan

2018 kicks off …

Yesterday we re-opened our little shop and started to work on any orders that are pending. Our suppliers have been busy over the Christmas period and this has, to some extent, delayed some of the items that were due to reach us before the end of the year. However, we remain committed to being fully in stock as soon as we can, in order to serve you as best we can. Meanwhile, we have some new items that are in stock Read More...

15 Dec

Make a child’s wish come true !

And it is the weekend before Christmas ! This weekend, everyone will be bustling, shopping, dining and partying… So meanwhile, think of those who have dreams to fulfil but not the potential to do so! Malta has seen the set-up of the independent initiative, Children’s Dreams, a project that collects and publishes children’s dreams, an held in collaboration with the Foundation for Social Welfare Services. These children live in Homes or are under some other social situation where they are being overseen by Read More...

14 Dec

Gift vouchers from The Ballet Shop

Buying dancewear and shoes, News

We’ve received a number of requests regarding gift vouchers. At present, you contact us, indicate the amount and we send you an invoice. This gives you a wider choice and we sent that voucher by mail. Unfortunately we have not yet found a way to allow this site to send you electronic vouchers so this will have to be for use in Malta only. For buyers outside Malta, we have the option that you “make an order” but allow the recipient Read More...

03 Dec

Proper elastics and ribbons on your ballet shoes

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We all know what a chore it can be to sew on your elastics and ballet shoe ribbons. Some brands come with ready-sewn elastics, while in some cases, even if they do, the ballet school in question requires that you sew on ribbons rather than elastics. There is a lot about this that matters. First of all, there used to be a belief that if you have elastics rather than ribbons, this could restrain the circulation around the ankle. Read More...

01 Sep

Opening Times to start the Scholastic Term

We all know how busy it gets with the beginning of the new scholastic term. Not only do mums and dads have to buy the new stuff for school, or students get their gear together, for school, college or university, but one has to plan the purchase of new things that may be required for the new scholastic dance term. This year you can opt to beat the queues by ordering online and simply collecting, especially if you are sure Read More...

28 Aug

Preparing for the new scholastic year