| For those who have ballerinas and men in ballet in | | | | choreographer in your life |
| their lives, there are ideas for ballet Christmas | | | | - a whirlpool type of foot bath for foot and soul |
| presents that go beyond new leotards, books and | | | | (okay, lousy pun!) relaxation |
| movies. Though, I am sure those items would be | | | | - a beautiful journal for the dancer who loves to |
| well received, the following shopping tips may help | | | | write |
| you choose (or ask for) a slightly different but | | | | - an exquisite dance calendar for the new year |
| relevant holiday dance gift. | | | | - a subscription to a dance magazine |
| - a book about reflexology for muscle relaxation | | | | - a compact daily calendar for the busy dance |
| - a book about trigger point therapy for muscle | | | | student/teacher/pianist/parent |
| conditioning | | | | - relaxation music for unwinding |
| - a book about foot massage for those pointe | | | | - any electronic gadget or software for time |
| shoe aching feet | | | | management (for homework even) |
| - a DVD on high intensity weight training for men | | | | - bath salts or aromatherapy for muscle recovery |
| in ballet | | | | (throw in some beautifully scented non-polluting |
| - a book about guided imagery in dance training, | | | | candles) |
| for a ballet teacher | | | | - decorative ballet art posters for inspiration |
| - a book about healthy eating for dancers - for | | | | Start looking for deals, and combine a couple of |
| the cook in your house! | | | | Christmas presents with routine purchases to |
| - a better television on which to enjoy ballet films! | | | | save on shipping, or whatever 'buy more' discount |
| - a home ballet barre for the serious ballet dancer | | | | your on line shopping site is offering. |
| in your family | | | | It may seem early to write about ballet |
| - ballet class music to help practicing at home | | | | Christmas presents, but the pumpkins are out and |
| - scrap-booking kits and supplies for the busy | | | | in a wink we will see Christmas decorations! |
| ballet (grand)mom or (grand)dad (or sibling) | | | | Happy shopping! |
| - a digital video camera for the budding | | | | |