| is a well established dancewear brand created in | | | | Of course there are even more dance styles, and |
| the early 1930s by the shoe maker Jacob Bloch. | | | | as such the brand needs to ensure that to appeal |
| His early work on pointe shoes led to the now | | | | to a wide audience they need to cater for all of |
| globally renowned brand that is Bloch. | | | | these styles through production of a great many |
| Like any company, Bloch has had to evolve and | | | | different garments and accessories. Let’s |
| change with the times and react to the trends, its | | | | have a quick look at the items available from |
| ability to not only do this but actually set trends | | | | Bloch. At first glance you can see the huge range |
| has allowed it to keep its lofty position in the | | | | available, from all the different kinds of footwear, |
| dancewear market. Anyone who has the vaguest | | | | starting with the famous pointe shoes through to |
| interest in dance is likely to have heard of Bloch | | | | fashion styles and onto the apparel which ranges |
| and in fact may own a piece of clothing designed | | | | from simple leotards through to knitwear and a |
| by this brand. | | | | host of accessories. So as you can see, Bloch is a |
| An established favourite in the dance scene, the | | | | great place to start to build up your dance |
| brand has continued to push the boundaries of | | | | wardrobe, to ensure that you are ready for class |
| creativity and style to echo the world of dance | | | | and have the latest trends hanging off your |
| itself. To ensure that it meets the needs of its | | | | shoulders, all the while remembering the history |
| many customers the brand endeavours to | | | | and prestige around this dance wear brand. |
| provide dancewear of both the highest quality in | | | | You can order Bloch clothing online or find your |
| terms of fabric and design and at a reasonable | | | | local store, have a look through the different |
| price, showing an understanding of both the | | | | garments, the styles, textures and fabrics, you |
| industry needs and the climate in which dancers | | | | might want to feel the clothing and try it on in |
| must work. | | | | store. Look at how it fits on your body, |
| As you may be aware there are a great many | | | | remember that you want it to flow and lie across |
| different kinds of dance, these include the | | | | the contours of your form, there is no point |
| following: | | | | dancing to a beautiful piece of music if you are |
| • Jazz | | | | wearing a potato sack - the clothes need to |
| • Tap | | | | complement the performance not take away |
| • Contemporary | | | | from it! Look to buy a range of basics as you will |
| • Swing | | | | soon be in need of a change and remember to |
| • Hip-hop | | | | treat your body well, the rigours of dance will |
| • Ballet | | | | take a toll on your muscles and bones and it is |
| • Ballroom | | | | important that the clothing and footwear you are |
| • Salsa | | | | using is of the highest quality and is doing its job. |
| • Chorus | | | | |