Gift Ideas for Every Dancer on Your List
Most of our children are experts in compiling long lists of items they would love to find on Christmas morning. It’s always a joy to see them unwrap that ONE thing they’ve hinted about for months! But it’s also fun to find some unexpected surprises, and we think dance-related gifts are the best under the tree!
After a quick survey of our instructors, former dancers, and a few of our favorite elves, we compiled our own list of gift ideas for your dancer. There is something for every dancer (at every level), and we hope it inspires a few fun surprises for your Bloom dancer this Christmas.
Please note: Items with an asterisk (*) were specially recommended by our Cultivate Instructors for dancers in Bloom’s Ballet & Cultivate classes.
DANCE BAG EXTRAS
Statement Makeup Bag
A fun statement makeup bag that captures our 2023 dance vibe! It is available in two colors, and it’s a great way to keep bobby pins, hair ties, and chapstick in one convenient place.
This little kit ensures our dancers are ready for class, rehearsals, and stage productions. Available in shades to match every hair color, this is a great stocking stuffer - and makes it easy peasy for parents and dancers to create a perfect ballet bun!
This sized-to-fit-in-your-dance-bag mirror has SO many features that are great for rehearsals and recitals. The 1X and 10X magnification attachments are both equipped with 3 modes of lighting, making it a cinch to easily apply lipstick, eyeliner, and hairpieces. The handy USB cord easily recharges the lights within an hour, so this must-have recital accessory is always ready to help dancers get on stage!
DANCE CLASS EXTRAS
Body Wrappers Leg Warmers (27”)
Stirrup leg warmers are the perfect solution to keep dancing legs warm during stretching, barre work, and class rehearsals. They’re also a great option for wearing over tights traveling to/from the studio during cold winter months. We love these Body Wrapper leg warmers as they are extra long for additional coverage, and they come in a wide selection of colors. For even LONGER leg warmers, check out the leg warmers below - perfect for older dancers and full-leg coverage.
*Long Leg Warmers (36”)
Leg warmers and sweaters are great items to have in your dancer’s bag to keep muscles warm during stretch, barre, and technique classes. For Cultivate classes, we strongly recommend BLACK as your color choice for warmers.
Available in pink, blue, violet, and black
All three of these sweaters are great items to have in your dancer’s bag to keep warm during all types of classes, but especially stretch, barre, and technique classes. For Cultivate classes, we strongly recommend BLACK as your color choice for dance sweaters.
These cozy Bloch insulated slipper boots are a favorite for to/from the studio on dance days, or wearing between classes to keep precious feet warm! We suggest purchasing the puffer booties at least one size larger than your dancer’s typical size, as they will last for years, and they are great to wear OVER ballet shoes. They are available in child and adult sizes and will quickly become your dancer’s must-have dance item!
This dance-specific journal walks through 52 weeks of goals, growth, and gratitude. It’s a great way for dancers to track their progress, note corrections, and reflect on accomplishments.
Fashion meets function with over-the-top cuteness! A super sparkly duffle dance bag with flip sequins and a pom-pom silver pull tab - plus lots of room for ballet, tap, and jazz shoes. It’s a win/win dancer gift!
These little charcoal packets help keep stench and moisture at bay for your dance shoes or bag. They also extend the life of ballet and pointe shoes by absorbing sweat - which would otherwise break down the shoe.
DANCE KEEPSAKES
Personalized Christmas Ornaments
Many of our instructors and former dancers mentioned annual traditions - tree ornaments, Nutcracker dolls, and snow globes - that their parents gave them every year. Now they have homes of their own and their Christmas decorations are full of childhood dance memories and stories to share with their own children. It’s never too late to start a tradition for your dancer!
This adorable story can be personalized with your little dancer’s name and recital year. It’s even more fun to hear a story when YOU are the star of the show!
DANCE-INSPIRED JEWELRY
Personalized Initial Ballet Necklace
We love that this dance-inspired necklace comes in so many length - 14” (for our little dancers), up to 18” - so it fits dancers at every level. It’s available in gold-tone or silver and is a pretty way to show our love of dance when we are outside of the studio!
These 8mm rhinestone stud earrings are perfect for a little bling in dance class, and appropriate for most of Bloom’s stage performances (clear stone/silver only). The CZ stones are SUPER sparkly, and at such an affordable price, it’s fun to try several colors to match every leo!
"&5678” Adjustable Bracelet
The oh-so-familiar countdown to dance! This sparkly, adjustable bracelet is available in silver and rose-gold tones. An affordable, fun option for a surprise piece of jewelry this Christmas!
NUTCRACKER MEMORIES
Personalized Nutcracker Makeup Bag
This makeup bag is a perfect match to our 2023 Bloom Christmas Sweatshirt! It is available in two different sizes, and is a great way to keep bobby pins, hair ties, and lip color all together in one convenient place.
AT-HOME PRACTICE
*Portable Ballet Barre
Easy to adjust and move, this ballet barre will last your dancer for many years of pliés and relevés.
Regular stretching at home helps our dancers increase and maintain their flexibility for class. This simple kit comes with multiple band lengths and a stretching guide to help with form and alignment.
A great at-home tool for rolling out tired, sore, and tense muscles. The textured surface is great for reducing lactic acid buildup and improving flexibility. We love that it’s lightweight, durable, and easy to store when not in use!
This band is part stretch strap, part thera-band, making it a wonderful resistance tool to use at home!
The Peanut Roller is a great portable massage tool that has a wider surface than a single ball - allowing deep tissue massage for dancers’ shoulders, back, hamstrings, and calves. We think it’s an awesome recovery tool!
JUST FOR FUN (who knew….dance pasta?)
Ballet Cookie Cutters
We hope this collection of dance-inspired gifts helps spark ideas for the dancer on your Christmas list this year. If you need help finding specific dance items, please let us know - we love to help! More than anything, we hope you find fun, memorable ways to celebrate the holiday season with your family this year and cherish the gift of time spent together.