Bloch Dance Sneakers

Tutu Tots Mat

FOR PARENTS

Cindy Clough, founder of Just For Kix, created the Tutu Tot mat.  

She was teaching children how to place their feet in ballet positions and thought..."I wish I had foot prints of where they should place their feet." 

Thus the idea was born.  It not only helps children learn the ballet positions, but teaches colors and shapes as well.  It is a great teaching tool during class. 

It can also be used for at home practice and play.  The inexpensive mat can be rolled and tied with a hair binder or ribbon to transport.  

FOR TEACHERS 

This is the best thing to happen in the preschool dance teaching arena in a long time.  Cindy Clough, founder of Just For Kix, created the Tutu Tot mat.  

She was teaching children how to place their feet in ballet positions and thought..."I wish I had foot prints of where they should place their feet." 

Thus the idea was born.  It not only helps children learn the ballet positions, but teaches colors and shapes as well.  It is a great teaching tool during class. 

It can also be used for at home practice and play.  The mats are non slip similar to a yoga mat.  

They can also be used to teach rhythmic patterns and the concept of crossing over the midline of the body.  "Kids have a tough time learning to point the right foot, crossing the body to the left, for example, says Clough.  The mats help to simplify teaching this technique as the instructor can demonstrate by directing the dancers to point their foot toward the shape that is across the body." Instructors can also utilize the mats from a kneeling position and tap out rhythmic patterns on the shapes with their hands that the dancers can copy. The mat helps with musicality, teaching colors, shapes and using the dancers right and left.  

Youth Bloch Pump Ballet

Youth Bloch Split Sole Pump ballet features last and upper, thick & soft square canvas which molds to the foot. Heel seam cushion for the perfect aesthetic line of foot. Criss-cross partially pre-sewn elastic included. Youth Sizes. Fitting: order 2 - 3 sizes smaller than street shoe.

Bloch Pump Ballet

Bloch Split Sole Pump ballet features last and upper, thick & soft square canvas which molds to the foot. Heel seam cushion for the perfect aesthetic line of foot. Criss-cross partially pre-sewn elastic included. Adult Sizes. Fitting: order 2 - 3 sizes smaller than street shoe

Bloch Merry Jane Tap Shoe

Bloch. Introductory synthetic leather tap shoe with a removable matching bow that slides on and off the instep strap. Cushioned insole for comfort and shock absorption. Elastic strap join to release tension on the instep. Techno heel & toe taps.

Fitting: Order 1.5 sizes larger than street shoe.

Bloch Kids Tap Flex Slip On

Bloch Tap Flex Slip On leather slip-on sole tap shoe features Bloch's "sling technique" upper allowing the shoe to bend in one direction and give resistance in the other. Upper designed to relieve pressure on the Achilles tendon. Full Kashmir lining for reduced friction, heat and moisture. Shockwave alloy tap plate for stronger sound. Fitting: Men: Order 2-3 sizes larger than street shoe. Women: Order street shoe size.

Bloch Youth Canvas Pro Elastic

Bloch. Canvas split-sole. New last and upper, a heel seam cushion and breakthrough technique reducing underfoot lumps. Elastic is partially attached. Fitting: Begin 2-3 sizes smaller than street shoe. Youth Sizes.

Bloch Audeo

Bloch Audeo Jazz Tap features non-slip pro balance pad located behind the tap plate. Upper design shaped to relieve pressure on the achilles tendon. Full Kashmir lining for reduced friction, heat and moisture. Shockwave tap plate allows for stronger sound. Fitting: Men= order 3 sizes larger than street shoe. Women= order 1 sizes larger than street shoe.

Bloch Flow Slip On

Bloch Flow Slip on features a breathable mesh upper, which works in harmony with a soft full grain leather to provide the dancer with a combination of comfort, function and aesthetics. Other features include a mesh arch for perfect fit and air punched insoles for foot aeration

Fitting: Women: Order street shoe or 1/2 size larger.
Men: Order 2 or 2 1/2 sizes larger than street shoe.
 

Bloch Split Flex Character Shoe

The Splitflex T-strap character shoe is suitable for character dance and interdisciplinary demi character work.

Sansha Hi-Step

The Hi-step is a suede and canvas sneaker that is incredibly light and flexible. Great features to the shoe include: canvas inlets, a standard lace up front, turn spot, shock absorber in the heel and an inner padded sole for additional comfort.Fitting: Order 1-2 sizes larger than street shoe.

Bloch Youth Synchrony Split-Sole

The stretch durable canvas of the Bloch Youth Synchrony Split-Sole molds to the shape of the foot to ensure streamline fit. Pre-sewn elastic, canvas. Wide elastic in place of binding. Fitting: Order Same as street shoe for youth. Youth Sizes.

Bloch Dansoft

Classic introductory ballet flat with a full sole. An ideal student ballet shoe with a full sole and elastic already attached over the instep. Strong yet flexible leather upper and a cotton lining. Fitting: Order 2-3 sizes smaller than street shoe.

Bloch Youth Merry Jane Tap Shoe

Bloch. Introductory synthetic leather tap shoe with a removable matching bow that slides on and off the instep strap. Cushioned insole for comfort and shock absorption. Elastic strap join to release tension on the instep. Techno heel & toe taps.

Fitting: Order 1.5 sizes larger than street shoe.

Bloch Child Dansoft Ballet Slipper

Bloch. Classic introductory ballet flat with a full sole. An ideal student ballet shoe with a full sole and elastic already attached over the instep. Strong yet flexible leather upper and a cotton lining. Fitting: Street shoe to 1/2 size larger. Available in Black, Pink or White. Child Sizes 8-1.5.Toddler Sizes 7 and 7.5.