Ballet is hitting the headlines right now with the London 2012 Olympics searching for 10,000 performers to take part at the prestigious opening and closing ceremonies next July. This is an amazing opportunity for dancers across the UK to become a part of history and impress the billions of people worldwide who will be watching next July’s extravaganza at the Olympic Park in Stratford!

Oscar winning director Danny Boyle is specifically searching for talented Pointe trained dancers to perform on this world stage. London Mayor Boris Johnson has said how this is an experience for performers no cheque book can buy and is a chance for performers to be one of the greatest shows on earth.

Auditions and rehearsals for the Olympics will soon be underway and here at Dancewear Central we have everything any dancer would need to stay stylish and comfortable during their long practice sessions – Our new range of Bloch leotards are made from Microlux which offers a luxurious appearance whilst the rapid moisture wicking ensures dancers stay comfortable so they can focus on their performance.


A classic camisole leotard is always a favourite in the dance studio and this seasons new range from Mirella ticks all the right boxes. Leotards like the Mirella M2031M Cami Leotard with side front ruched detail or the Mirella M202LM Camisole Leotard which features ruched front and V shaped back and bra shelf lining. The whole collection features radiant colours and are suitable for all levels of dance.

Along with stylish practice wear, a dancers best friend if often their shoes – Something Sir Paul McCartney knows all about after spending many hours with the New York City Ballet who are performing the ballet Sir Paul has written himself! The world premier of ‘Oceans Kingdom’ took place at the home of the New York City Ballet and tells the story of a princess called Honorata who is snatched by an evil queen before being reunited with her love.

Not only did the ex Beatle write the Ballet, he also had creative input with the choreography and it was during rehearsals he witnessed the grueling nature of a dancers profession and the ‘occupational hazards’ that are involved. Dancers must take extra care of their feet and choosing the right fitting shoes and footwear accessories will help a lot in reducing injuries. For both beginners and advanced dancers alike, the range of Pointe shoes Dancewear Central stock enables dancers to match the characteristics of each Pointe shoe with their particular foot shape, level of experience and requirements whether for class or a performance. We Have a carefully selected a range of Pointe shoes from Capezio, Grishko, Kersha and Sansha – all available to order online.

Warming up correctly by using a resistance band can help dancers of all levels to strengthen specific areas of the body. The Bunheads exercise band can help with Pointe work preparation and can assist with injury recovery. It’s must have dance bag accessory available in 3 resistance strengths. The Bunheads resistance exercise bands are also ideal for young dancers preparing for Pointe work and a The Super Heavy Weight is great for male dancers too.

Footwear accessories such as the Bunheads Jelly Tips are especially useful for use with Pointe shoes. The inside is coated with gel to help alleviate the pressure that can cause bruised toenails and can be cut to size to create a perfectly seamless toe sock. Whist a A Tendu Toe Spreader is solid gel spreader used to help keep the big toe joint straight in the Pointe shoe and can be worn when there is a gap between the big toe and 2nd toe.

For Pointe work in the studio or on stage ballet dancers often use rosin on their Pointe shoes. Rosin has a strong friction-increasing capacity which makes it suitable for using to increase grip and control when dancing on Pointe.

As Sir Paul McCartney’s ballet dancers and the lucky Pointe work performers at the Olympics will know, foot injuries are part of the job, but they can be reduced by having the correct fitting shoes and accessories to help alleviate the risk of injury and future foot problems.