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March sales – Easter coming up!
Today is the last day of February – and we used this day to think of some sales we can set up for you for the up-and-coming Easter. The 29th February comes only once in four years, and we are therefore using that time well, by having some sales prepared.
Watch our ballet shop and facebook page for details!
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Gorgeous new leotards in stock!
We have some gorgeous new leotards in stock, in very limited quantities but here’s the good news! You can order before we place our order this weekend!
They are the gorgeous Sansha Almata and Sansha Alyona, both made of new combinations of textile making them excellently styled but also comfortable (both in terms of fit and in terms of feel) as well as being quick-drying and easy to care for. This will make them excellent for all forms of aerobic Read More...
A New Scholastic Year
September welcomes the new academic year – registrations have all started or are about to start, with dancers getting geared up for the new term. Many will be preparing for a performance around Christmas time, or perhaps exams in December as is the norm in Malta.
At The Ballet Shop, we like to be able to help you beat the queue by preparing your dance gear (or your child’s) in advance of term, so as to avoid having to run Read More...
Mini shoes on sale!
Super exciting! … We have found the time to upload them to the website, after having to edit the available images which were not of sufficient quality! So you can now buy the pointe shoes and the mini soft shoes keyrings, usually available in most colours. You can either buy them in pairs or alone, and you can place them on display or attach them to a keyring – whatever suits you best.
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Hurry, hurry! Only ten days left!
You may have noticed certain discounts on our website, running through the month of August! We have placed these items at fantastic prices, to clear our shelves and give you the chance to get some fantastic dancewear at cheaper rates!
These will end at the end of this month – so grab your bargain now!
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A New Category! Jewellery!
Look up our new category – Jewellery – for a delightful new section of this shop.
You may wish to wear some of our creations to class (if you are allowed – best you ask as jewellery is not normally worn in dance classes) or to an after-party!
We think it’s a pretty addition to our collection of accessories, this time mostly being created by us rather than by someone else. We will tell you when goods are handmade by us Read More...
How are Pointe Shoes made?
Pointe shoes involve a complex manufacturing process requiring great expertise. Each manufacturer uses unique methods and designs; however, most pointe shoes are made using basic components and a basic form. The upper part of the shoe (the body) is sewn together from several pieces of satin. There often is a lining made of cotton.
A toe box is created on the body from many layers of paste and burlap. Typically, a sole has three parts: the outer sole, the insole and the shank. Read More...